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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
LAZY MISSISSIPPI ANGLERS.
II John Alien Can lie Believed the wor
Consists In Drinking.

n John Allen Can lie Believed the Work
Consists In Drinking.
That prince of story -tellers and yarn
splnners, Private John Allen, of Tupelo.
Miss, who is the funny man" of Con-
gress and the successor in that line to
the late Sunset" Cox and the relegated
Proctor Knott, often strolls in to pass
away an hours time. While President
Cleveland was away on a recreation
trip recently Private John dropped
around to the hotel one evening, und,
after some other conversation, the SUBJ
ject turned on the Presidents like for
rod and gun. Then Allen told this one:
During one Of those long and friend
~ conversations which the President
and 1 so often hold 1 invited him to
Mississippi to fish. There's nothing
pleasanter or easier than the way we
follow Isaak Walton In my State. We
hire band Of colored gentlemen, and
they carry large jug of whiskey to q
cool, shady nook by the river, and we
follow them. We sit down in the cool,
shady nook and watch the jug, while
the colored gentlemen cut a cord or two
of brush and bushes. These ere for
seine. When we are ready to begin
fishing each Of the colored gentlemen
takes a bunch OF the brush in either
hand, and, thus armed, they throw a
line of battle out into the bayou, or
river, or wherever we chance to be fish
ing. We sit on the bank and toll them
where to go. When all Is ready the
line of battle, with the brush under
water making very capital seine,
swings round toward the shore in such
a manner as to comb about an acre of
water. We get every fish that is fool
enough to be in that acre. We get alli-
gators, mud pouts. swapping turtles and
all sorts of valuable fish. would like
very much to have the President come
down and enjoy the sport for himself.
SO far, however, he has not been able
to set a time. e."-Arkansas Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
CdRRENT COMMENT.

Temptation is the fire that brings up
the scum of the heart.
A little wrong going In the beginning
leadeth TO great sin in the end.
"All men are equal before the law"
eyes, before the law, but after 1t gets
hold OF them it's different"
The oldest house they have been able
to find in Cleveland was built In 1902.
No guide to the antiquities Is needed
in that city.
A thoughtful observer remarked that
there are two classes of people whom 1t
is hard to convince against their will
women and men.
1t is fifty-nine years since Sir Isaac
Pitman was busily engaged construct
>ng his Photographic alphabet, and fif-
ty-four years since he taught his sys-
tenn OF shorthand in Glasgow to Lord
Kelvin.
The men and women OF the Cree tribe
OF Indians dress alike, and can be dis
tingulshed only by the ornamentation
of their leggings that of t1he men be-
ing vertical and that of the women bor-
izontal.
"You say that Deacon Smatters was
not at church this morning? / Won
der IL 1t is possible that he can have
fallen from grace?" mo; understand
that he fell from his bicycle and broke
his nose."
Elk have been all but exterm!Dated
in this country and the report of q
herd Of eleven having been seen north
OF Mary's Peak. near Corvallis. Or. re-
Gently. excited comment In the far
Northwest.
The expedition to Jones Sound, PLAN
ned for 1897, Ia intended to initiate q
system of continuous arctic explora-
,tIon. Its object is to be the scientific
research above indicated, and to this
ali else will be subordinated. Special
;attention will be paid to geology.
The latest style In registering Is said
to be "Richard Smith and Wheel"
This strikes people at some resorts so
funny that they are going about trying
to make. clerks allow them to regis
ter as "AIr. Smith and gout" or "Mr.
and Mrs. Smith and rheumatism"
"a. \ -.nAnaA AsA ------------ :,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
A GrcenInnd Newspnper.

The most northerly newspaper in the
world is published at Godthaab. Green
land. IL appears twice a month and is
the only newspaper we know of publish
ed on the lines on which a great major
ity OF the public seems to think every
newspaper Is run. The editor-in-chie.
does personally receive and set adver-
tisements. write the leading editorials
and the briencts. Ink the type and then
In actually gets his skates on" and
peddlcs his product Boston Trans
cript.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
Wrongly Inferred.

Prof. Tyrell, OF Trinity College. Dub.
lin. recently prepared set of questions
In regard 10 the constitution said to
have been graised to the Roman state
by Servlus Tullius. In answering a
question asking for a definition of this
constn ution. one of the students wrote:
1.-THE constitution OF Servius Tullius.
which he Inherited from his estimable
parents. was originally excellent, but
by reason of a life of dlssoiute indul-
EeEce lie came pan early grave."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
An Acquired Habit.

you heard Mrs. De Voc recite Tie
Eost Child last night. didn't you"
"Of course"
'Notlce tho queer way In wh'eh she
worked hcr clin?"
Certainly; but you know the teason
of thnt?"
Double hinge to her jaws?"
"Oh. no! She worked in a chewing
gum factory for five years before her
marriage and had to sample every lot
turned out"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
81 I.t,i. ar rrac,lco."

A wcll-Enown ". mist WIS sitting
in village pub. WHICH a s,roll.g pl "
er In the street began a relAnoa -ly
per'ormonce OH h.s croak - ftl ie
Our artist went ,, requested the
loan OF the ins aent fer . sh 1T
time, and played few airs in * u 81 c
style. Whcn he had Gone. he 4er
OF the fiddle "rlvd az % u'A I'd,
tapping him Oh the sao,..d.r, SID, Ia
a patroni,lng tone;
"a lit,le moe practice, young Se7 4
man. and wol!i be az souu a p ~!
as mylelfl'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
As an Offset.

Mamma" said the little thing as she
looked over to the three happy looking
little ones on the car with their moth
er, II haven't clothes like them, have
II"
mo. dear"
"And amt purity like them?"
mo, darling. but you have n first
class case of whooplng-cough, with
measles on top OF 1t, and you can hold
up your head wkh the best of 'em IN
this town."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15
Envy.

The heir moved about so softly dur
Ing the obsequies that 1t attracted the
attention Of one Of the relatives who
got left,
II half believe his grief Is sincere"
said the disappointed one, Look how
subdued he is"
"Yes," said the Other disappointed
one. "He is afraid of waking the Old
49, co,"-JndianUnolis Journal,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15

SIS your new maid satisfactory. Mrs.
0smond2"
"J'm delighted with her; she Is so
.,mely that book agents never attempt
o step inside of the front door."-t'hi-
cago Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15

iIe-no you really think Jack Is in
ave with you?
She-Certainly. have the most
D'ltiye proof. He never knows wheth-
my hat is on straight or not.-Buf
alo Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-15


Mrs, CCmroX's Chl!drcn seem TO he
very fond OF rAelr school remarked
one woman.
What makes YOU think so?"
"They are always speaking OF tbstr
dear teacher"
"Oh. Mr.. Cumr0X insists cl that He
says that, considering how much he
pays for ezra tui,ion, IFS only lro. or"
-WaGhingGcn S.ar
;Jon't Turn the Gas Too Low.
Many persons have a dangerous prac-
tice of allowing the gas to burn dim
ly all night long while they are asleep.
II the gas is to be kept burning at all,
1t should for snfety's sake be left blaz-
ing fairly high; for when the flame is
reduced to the faint blue spark, the
least diminution in pressure at the
works will GAUGE this to so out, and
when the pressure is renewed the gas,
of course, escapes steadily into the
room, to the possible Injury of al its
inmates.
A night light should lie used If light
Is necessary, or a fair blaze so shaded
es not to fall upon the faces OF the
sleepers A whole family Was nearly
killed recently through keeping a gas
Jet too low to survive the lapse OF
pressure soon after midnight.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
Coming and Going.

Joseph Weber, formerly with Massie's
Pharmacy, of this city, but now with u
drug firm of Richmond, Va, was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. f. II. Stemroth, of Washington,
is visiting her brother, j. Il. Schick, on
First street.
w. W. Coe, ex.chief engineer of tue
Norfolk and Western railroad: now of
New York city, arrived Saturday to stay
over Sunday with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry ellis left Roanoke
Friday night for the North.
Miss Matte Cooke, of Iollins, is with
Miss Tiny Bransford for few days.
Mrs. j. II. Schick has returned from
an extended Northern trip.
w. r. Hester, one of Bluefield's pro-
gressive business men, was in the city
Yesterday to witness the festivities.
Sam Stone returned yesterday from n
trip to Richmond.
r. c. Taylor, of Chrstiansburg, spent
the day in Roanoke celebrating yester
day.
DR.. T. II. Marshall, of Bedford City,
came up to Roanoke yesterday to cele-
brate.
Miss Addie L. Stewart, of 50 Fourth
avenue Ii. c., is very lii.
T. D. Fuller, of Lynchburg, district
agent of the Singer Sewing Machine. Com
pany, was in the city yesterday.
j. A. Booth and Miss r. S. Martin, of
Stuart, Patrick county, are guests at
Hotel Roanoke.
Thos. Depp, of Floyd county, is in the
city guest of j. II. Conner, on Third
avenue II.
A. T. PoT, n merchant of Floyd
county, is in the city ell route TO Balti-
more on ii business trip.
Dr. George II. Bell has returned to his
home ut Staunton after pleasant visit
of few days to his friend, &. a. Van.
| Lear
Geo. L. NOEL and little son, of Dan
vile, were in the city yesterday visiting
Chief of Police Dyer.
Mrs. c. E. Barnes will leave to-day for
Bedford county to visit relatives
n. +. Featherstone, Of Lyrchburg,
spent yesterday in the city.
\. ID. Ellcr, of Lynchburg, was in the
city yesterday.
Richard l.. Brown, Jr. is IL guest at the
| Ponce lie Leon.
Rev. Gabriel Wheeler, OF Bedford
county, was in the city yesterday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
A SCENE IN COURT.
Serious Charges Brought Against au-
quier Judge.

Warrenton, Va, July "a sensation
urday, Judge Edward NJ. Spilman presid-
ing, which has stirred up the bar and
hubble. In an action of detinue involv-
FIG tho title to colt in which Mr..
james p. Jeffries, the commonwealth
attorney, was plaintiff ami Mr.. Joseph
A. ,Teffries, leading merchant OF the
town, defendant-a verdict was reached
for the plaintiff, which was set aside,
whereupon tb, plaintiff through his coun'
sci, Robert II. Campbell submitted in
open court IL typewriter statement con.
tanning number of extraordinary
charges against Judge Spilman while
sitting on the bench, which has MS u back
ground LIES size portrait of Chief Jus
tice Marshall. The following are speci-
mems of the commonwealth attorneys
allegations:
cit is rumored that you were in the
Office of james V. Brooke in consultation
with him in regard to the Instructions TO
be offered by defendant; that YOU were
overheard to tell Joseph A. JeHries be-
fore the trial that you could tell him
how he could win his case; that mere
hint to an honorable judge will be sniff
| cieut to impress him with the Importance
| Of retiring"
kAS oOOu NS tHC hhpiC puPSt ~ ga
read, Mr.. Brooke, the nestor Of the War
renton bar, who with Eppa Hunton, Jr.,
as his colleague, represented the defend
ant, rose and characterized the motion as
| elimination of the most outrageous pro-
| ceeding that has been instituted ut this
bar in the history of the court. The case
| had occupied the attention of the court
since last Wednesday and aroused good
deal of feeling. Horse breeders were
among the witnesses and On the jury
giving picturesque air to the trial and
ample scope to the lawyers for ingenu:
cross-eXamination and lively fitting.
Judge Spilman has presided over th'
county court of F'auquier for years. His
administration of justice has always beer
commended and rs one of Warrenton'
oldest citizens he enjoys the respect o
the bar and the community ut large
When asked if he would continue to pre-
side in the case, he laconically. remarked
81 will sit If 1--WE
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
TRICK PREVENTS LYNCHING.
Erastus Brown, Colored, Was Kept Hid
den by Men.

St. Louis, July 5.-Erastus Brown,
colored, who it was announced was
lynched near Villa Ridge Saturday night,
is alive.
After his capture men took him into
the woods for the supposed purpose of
lynching him. Instead they turned him
over to deputy sheriirs, and, returning
home, told the story ABOUT lynching.
This allayed excitement and prevented
the formation of u mob.
In the meantime Brown was kept hid
den. At midnight he was taken quietly
to Union, the county seat and put in Jail
to await trial. He is accused of felonious
assault on Miss Annie Foerving, Il far
mer's daughter, and has been identified
by his victim. Miss Foerving is in Il cit
ical condition.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
THE AMERICAN COLOSSUS.
Bismarck's Organ Says Europe is
Alarmed at Our Growth.

Alarmed at Our Growth.
London, July 5.-Thc Berlin CORES.
pondent of the Morning Post says:
"Blsmarck's Hamburg organ contains
an article on America and Europe, the
writer of which considers that the lead
ers of European opinion view the growth
of the giant States of the American Union
with pardonable alarm. Those States
he says, are still behind the European
States in strength for war and in cul-
ture, but there are three important fac
tors which promises them supremacy in
the future. Their unity, enormous size
and the advantage they have of lying in
different zones.
1.-The article continues rs follows: IN
comparison with this uniform Colossus
Europe, with her high cultivation and
many political divisions, reminds us of
ancient Greece when it split and fell be
fore the growth of Macedonia and Rome.
'The writer thinks the growth OF
America most dangerous for England
and that the conflict of the future will he
between the United States on the one
and Spain, Japan and England on the
other.''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington, Ind,
"Sun,' writes: You have valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and l
can cheerfully recommend it for Consti-
patton and sick headache, and as a gem
oral system tonic it has no equal" Mrs.
Annie Stehlc, 1925 Cottage Grove Ave,
Chicago was all run down, could not eat
nor digest food, had Il backache which
never left her and felt tired and weary,
but six bottles of Electric Btters restored
her health and renewed her strength.
Prices 80 cents and 81. Get II bottle ut
MaSSie'S Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
Mothers Friend

thoroughly tested remedy, gently
prepares the system for this period,
lessons the pain, and removes ali
danger. Its use insures safe and hap
by termination of the dreaded event.
8l.OO PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by mail on receipt of price.
pnnVc Containing invaluable Information OF
pUuMS interest to all women will be sent to
FREE any address upon application, by
The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
A MOB SEXES A MOSQUE.
Police and Troops in Simla. India, Re
pulse Disturbers With Heavy Loss. i

pulse Disturbers With Heavy Loss. 4
London, July "a dispatch to the
Times from Smla says that II mob there
tried to seize mosque. but the police
and troops opened fire anu n serious con-
(ict cnsued Finally the mob was re-
pulsed with heavy loss and took to flight.
The principal ring-leader was wounded
and captured. He will he tried along
with his chief followers.
Calcutta, July 5.--The police and mil
itary have ut last overawcd the Mussul-
man rioters, and the city has resumed it's
normal state of quietudc.
1t appears that the report that the
mosque land had been surrounded by the
authorities was merely trick OF the
rngleaders of the riot to Justify the mob
in dispensing when the police opened fire.
The police are now in possession OF the
land and refuse to allow any one to have
access to it,.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
STEAMER HUNGARIA ASHORE.

North Sydney, C. b., July 5.-The
Norwegian steamer Ilungaria. Captain
Johannesen, from this port for Montreal,
is ashore at AsOy bay.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
PERMANENTLY CURED.

"For about two years suffered with
diarrhoea. used number of remedies
and was treated by physicians, but re-
ceived no.peimauent relief. After TAX
ing II few doses of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and DiarIhoea.. Remedy, believe
that l am now permanently cured. -
Joab Critics, Tanner, Gilmer county, w.
Va. This remedy is sold by II. c. Barnes,
she puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
NO KICK COMING

You walk in my store, put on Il pair %
easy shoes and pay me just n small price
for them and you are one of the best sat
isiied men in town. My shoes are easy to
wear and easy to buy. Come to either
store-Salem avenue or Jefferson street.
BACHRACU
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
KILLED BY A BONE.

Nonquitt, Mass, July 5.--Henry b.
Stone, vice president of the burlington
railway, was instantly killed at his sum-
mer home here to-day by the explosion Of
bomb. He had set it off and thought
the fuse had gone ont and was examining
it when i1 exploded with the above re-
MI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
TYLER AND ELLYSON.

You see how they are running--about
like that with us in the shoe business.
We are dead easy winners. Quality
and price put us in the lead. Best gents
genuine calf shoe you ever SAW for $3.50.
RIO ANOKE SHOE COMPANY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
A HANDY THING FOR RULERS

Chicago. July 5.-The bullet proof
cloth invented by Casimir Heglen, II
monk, was tested again yesterday. 1t
was thrown over dog and several pistol
shots were fred mt the dog. He was I'M
harmed. Already presidents of two
South American republics have written
for samples of the cloth and self measure
ment blanks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
WE ARE THE PEOpLE.

At least, we are the peoples friend, for
we enable them to buy GOOD shoes
CHEAP. Come to either store-Ealem
avenue or Jefferson strickland get Il
square deal and good pair of shoes
BACHRACII
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

r AwRENCE 8. DAVIS, Fire, Life and Acct
i dent 1, surarc., No. 6 Campbell avenue w.
Va.
COMPANIES
North British and Mercantile, OF London.
Philadelphia Underwriters, of Philadelphia.
Phoenix. OF London.
Scottish Union and National, Of Edinburgh.
Norwich Union. II England.
Commercial Union, OF London
New York Underwriters', of New York.
Lion Fire. OF London.
Mutual Life Insurance Co.. OF New York.
Standard Accident, OF Michigan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
JIMMY MAKES GOOD TIME.

Glorcrsvile, n. J., July 5.-Zimmcr-
Elan, the bicycle champion, in an exhibit
ton ride today against time, made a mile
in POP. He then rode IL half mile paced
by a triplet in .57. 12.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
VERY FAST TIME.

Hartford. Conn. July John II.
Gentry, the famous horse, failed to break
the record to day. He made mile in
2-07 IA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
Every Wife

feels an indescribable dread of the
danger attendant upon the most criti-
cal period of her life. Becoming q
mother should be source of Joy, but
the suffering and danger of the ordeal
makes it's anticipation one of misery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-07-14

and pass the senate Cuban belliger-
eucy resolution. And aloft he waive d
a copy Of the resolution. Across Mr.
Reeds mconlike face there spread a
wave OF embarrassment II was only
momeutary. without paying the
least regard to Mr.. McMillin, he looked
in the direction Of Mr. DingleY, wbo
was sitting down and said. The gen
tleman from Maine is recognized.
Mr., Dingley needed no further cue,
He promptly moved to adjourn. The
Democrats howled with delight 4
thought the chair recognized me, said
Mr., McMnlln The chair recognized
the gentleman from Maine, who has
moved to adjourn, replied the speaker
and moment later the roll was being
called, In order, as Mr. McMilin said,
that the enemies oil Cuba might 40, be
put upon record OF course, the me-
tion was carried, and once more Mr.
sed had prevented any expression oI
the house on the Cuban question.
1t takes ready wit to do thing
like that. But the incident shows the
arrant poltroonsry OF the Republican
members of the house II shows thelI
Willingness to truckle to Reed, who
has the naming OF committees, ant
who can smother p.t measures at win
We can admire Reed for his nerve bu
no one can admire the time-server wh'
truckles 10 him in order TO gain hil
favor. Some Of these days the people
will awaken TO the danger OF allowinG
one man to exercise such power a
Reed now exercises, aud when they d.
Mr.. Reed wall fall with a resoundinI
-1..-i
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-07-14

The United States commissioner at
Tulsa has drafted a bill to be presented
10 congress for the relief of the United
States commissioners in the Indian
Territory. The principal feature OF
the bill is that it raises the salary OF
the commissioners, but provides for
more court terms The constables,
also, have ex-otiieio power to act as
clerks in the absence OF the commits.
sioner. The bar association Of Tab.
lequAh in session the sth day OF this
month adopted resolution praying
congress TO enact the same
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-07-14
JUsr oAusE ron ALARM.

Well may the Republican leaders in
and out OF congress look on the pres
ent great labor strike with feelings Of
the keenest apprehension. 1t means
the downfall OF all their hopes to the
supremacy Of power in the control Of
the government. Their false promises
are beginning to bear legitimate fruit.
Returning prosperity has not cor e; 1t
cannot come under the Republican tar
in and financial systems.
Their rainbow promises TO the wage
earners that on the heels Of the Re
publican national ticket all the causes
for the hard times would disappear
and the country would enter upon en-
era Of prosperity, the like OF which
had not been seen since 1873, when
one half OF the money metal Of the
country was debRsed and the gold
standard system foisted upon the peo
pie, has not been realized. They know
that the great commons are realizing
the fact that they were dupes in the
hands OF these leaders, and that theil
resentment is manifesting itself il
these disturbances, which means Ill tC
that party and its leaders guilty OF the
fraud upon their credulity.
Ten months have come and gone
since Mckinley was elected, and these
promises remain unredeemed, nor the
slightest effort made in the direct tior
OF redeeming them, but, on the con
trary, all legislation so far has had foi
its sole aim the building up OF tn,
wealth Of the country at the expens'
OF the poor. What wonder then e /
that their dissatisfaction is manifest
ing itself in this great and most sig
niGcant disturbance?
Well may these leaders Of the Re
publican party be apprehensive sno
look on with dread, for 1t mears thei
dethronement from power-a powe
which they have mCst shamefully use
to ths oppression and enslAvement 0
the people TO " he m these false iprom
ises were made when votes counter
and promises made afterwards easil
discounted.