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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

Mr.. w. S. Mechanism is not q politi-
clan, and it was only at the solicitation
of friends who knew his personal worth
and integrity of character that he con.
scented to become candidate for the
house of delegates As business man
and as Christian gentleman there arc
many in this city who know and esteem
him. but while all here at home can tes-
tify to the purity of his character he
labors under the disadvantages of not
having wide personal acquaintance
throughout the district The fact, how
ever that, while he has been attending
strictly to his private. business and the
performance of his moral Obligations, he
has so conducted himself rs to win the
respect and confidence of all coming in
contact with him, should far outweigh
any alleged objections in this respect on
the part of those voters who desire to he
represented in the legislature by che in
every respect worthy of their confidence
and support The Times takes pleasure
in saying that Mr.. Mechanism is such a
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

In the case of General Lee's candidacy
for the United States Senate as Mr.. Mar
tins successor, the people of Virginia
are not saying very much. They love
and respect General Lee and do not pro-
pose to cay much until they learn from
him exactly "where he is at" on the f.
nancial question. In other words, they
will not bother about crossing the bridge
until they come to It,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

Roanoke is city where people think
and vote for them selves regardless of the
dictation of would-be bosses or the de-
mands of party caucus.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
ga GOOD TICKET TO VOTE. e.
For Governor:
J. HOGE TYLER.
For Lieutenant Governor:
For Attorney General:
A. J. MONTAGUE.
For House of Delegates:
w. S. 'M'CLANAHAN.
J. W. HARTWELL.

The declaration of dividend indicates
that the Norfolk and Western is getting
ON it's feet again. Glad to hear twin
ston, n. c., Sentinel.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

The Republicans need not claim that
McKinley's election has caused the How
of gold TO this country The scarcity of
wheat in Europe and the demand for
other American farm products over there
has given the balance of trade to this
country, for the present at least. When
the Dingley tariff bill, like its Mckinley
predecessor, has been in operation two
years the people of the United States can
tell more about it's workings. 1t is too
early to ascribe the improvement to the
effects of the new tariff, especially when
Government expenditures. continue to be
largely in excess of the receipts.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
Fresh oysters by the gallon, quart OF
pint ut Catogni's restaurant
GROUP QUICKLY CURED.

OhOCF QUICNL1 UREU.
Mountain Glen. Ark.-Our children
were suffering with Group when we re
ceived bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t afforded almost instant re-
lief. A. Thornton. This celebrated
remedy is for sale by II. G. Barnes "He
puts up prescriptions"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
AGENTS WANTED.

MISUNDERSTANDING to sell special bar
gains in blankets in the Valley of Vir-
ginia by sample. For particulars as to
agencies address STANDARD INSTALL
MENT CO., 212 South Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our Zine and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
g. CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
ERS, 2l9 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19

Fancy Baskets of fruits fixed up in
style at j. j. Catogni's.-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
w a II 7 S
FOR RENT.

TWO UNPUBLISHED ROOMS, one
heated, to parties without children. Ref.
erences exchanged. $3.50. 500 Sixth
avenue $. w. 10 9.10,16,i7,1S
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-19
FREE MEDICAL Bl|k n aGh

How to Restore Lost Manhood and
Perfect Development.
rms great work, plainly written by n hipi,
medical authority, shows how manly vicor
can be regnined and obstacles 10 marriape
removed. 1t is q modern work for men Who
suffer from nervous debility caused by over
WORK, youthful indulgcnces or later excesses.
It points out how to be cured of nervousness.
uespondency, impotency, at home, without
interfering with business. "'
1T is ABSOLUTELY FREE. u
THIS great book, entitled "COMpI ETE
MANHOOD AND HOW TO Attain III =
will DO mailed free, In plain, sealed ,yronner
TO me address of any sincere inquirer M Tho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
IN WESTERN NEW YORK

The Brain Workers Mako . Diseovsry.
In Rochester, N. T., there ID
rather peculiar condition Of things
in the grocery business. W. E.
Woodbury. has . string Of fas gro-
eery stores located in all parts OF the
city. A. resuls. he Buys goods in
very large quantities. Mr.. Wood
bury took quite q fancy to Pos:sm
Cereal, the grain coffee. and being q
large importer Of regular coffee. his
opinion would seem to carry some
weight. He introduced Postum to
his customers, many Of whom are
unable to use common berry coffee,
owing to their inability to digest it.
The results Of the Introduction was Q
phenomenal trade, and developed
the fact that almost half the people.
Of what might be termed the intel
lectusl or brain workers, are kept
frem the use Of coffee because Of
their inability to digest 1t. and nsi-
Their tea nor chocolate seems to ell
the want. One hundred and ninety
three casss "a ease containing from
enc to four dozen Packsges) were de-
msnded for ths trade in Postum,
during a period Of Is days in which
the shipments were kept track of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
AS QUINCY QuEERs THEM.
Gem City's Method Of Opposing of tbs
Tramp EVIL.

Gem City's Method Of Disposing of the
Tramp EVIL.
The city of Quincy has adopted an
effective method of disposing of the
tramp evil. through the medium of
nothing less than the good old fash
Toned stone pile. A. soon as the
wayfarer Of uncertain destiny or
without visible means Of support
lands in Quincy he is told to con-
tihue his journey with; ut regard to
whence OF whittier. II he persists in
tarrying he is taken to police head
quarters. tried as o vagrsat. and if
convicted is put On the stone pile
long enough TO see how he likes il
and then teld he has not seen half as
much Of Quincy as he will next time
he comes. He is only too glad to
shake the dust of the town and there
is no danger of his ever going there
any more. Rock Island might posi-
bly, profit by Quincy's example.
People down town are complaining
considerably Of the tramp nuisance
just now. He should be given an
unpleasant impression of the city,
and until such time as the city
makes provision for his labo<ioas en-
tertainment. the Weary Willie might
be attached to q ball and chain and
required to sit On the lsvse for q
whole day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
MoLINE's MORNING FIRE.
small Bl.xs In the Auastssium which Wa
sguelched

small Biaxs In the Audltasium which Wa
sGuelched.
Fire broke out in q little room
under the stairway leading to the
auditorium proper in the Moline au-
ditorium this mornipg, where was
stored . Quantity Of rubbish and in
which the flames started from
spontaneous combustion. The Ere
department did efficient work in
preventing the spread Of the
fire, but considerable damage was
done by smoke and water. While
all the t.neme1ts received considera-
bic of scare. the only one who SAT-
fered was Perry MsrRyman, who &C.
cuPies fst adjoining the stairway,
and whose kitchen was scorched
somewhat. The stairway Is situated
directly over the Merryman laundry.
and hot air is continually circulate
ing through the hall. and this may
have added to the causes Of combus-
ton. The building is owned by C.
+. Aemenway. whose loss is $500.
The property is insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
MADEMERIT MARKS
School Pupils Whose Records
Are Good.
THE ANNUAL ROLL OF HONOR

Distinguished Themselves by Regular
Attendance and Panctaslity During the
Year.
The roll of honor of the Rock Isl
and public schools containing the
names Of those pupils. who through
regular attendance ard punetuality
have won the recognition Of merit
during the year, has been completed
by Supt. Young from the records
submitted to him from the various
buildings.
The record of pupils by buildings
Is appended:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

Prof. Peters, occult scientist, has
just arrived. He can tell you how
30 influence persons both near and ii
a distance to do as you desire them
to do, and how to control those you
love. He also imparts health and
strength by an occuls process, Civ.
ing perfect health, long life and q
wonderful beautiHSr. You can live
long and keep young. See him a,
his parlors. 1904 Third avenue.
Half prices this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
rri- slty m,niss.r., n,vsv Ride.

The Tri-City Ministerial Union will
meet next Monday. 1t was agreed
agreed at the last meeting this one
should be held on board . boat, aud
that the ministers and their wives
should spsad the day together on the
river. Accordingly arrangements
have been made with Capt. Streck-
fHs. OF the City Of Uinona. for the
party to go with that boat on its trip
to Clinton and back that day. The
City Of Winons will leave Rock Isl
and at 7:10 a. m. and return at $40
P. m. The regular program will be
given. Rev. II. e. Marshall has
charge Of the arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

The following table shows the at
tendance and psnctuality Of the sew.
eral buildings:
Buiiding Ne. 1.
Grade 2, NJ. E. Luokey, Teacher
John Alderman, Willie Hull, Edith
Osternan, Ester Swanson. Flossis
Thomas.
Grade 8, Stella johnson, Teacher
Hugh Brennan, Minnie Toelnfgss,
Mary Nollsr. Maria Larson, Mabel
Simpson.
Grade A, Mary Pratt. Tsscher-El.
len Rosene, Walter Oberg. Lee
Kaupke.
Grades 4 and 5. Lucy Helen Coyne,
Tescher-Frank Gregg, Charles Sc.
len. Crack Fowler. Ksby Sugden,
Tillie Toenniges.
Grade S, Miss Jessie Frick, Teach
er-Harvey Sandgren, Ethel Cam
ersn, Path Channon, Harry Temp.
son.
Grade Z, II. f. Henderson. Teach.
er-Myrtle Cameron. Lucy Htnsr
Anna Oberg. Emma johnson, Marths
Rochow, years; Nettie Freeman,
years; Willie Beck, Josie Grotegut
Earl Freeman.
Grade z and 8, NJ. E. Entriken
Teacher-Jessie Wood, Stella Mel
Choir, Lydia Moller. Elsie Koehler.
Grade 8, L. G. Daugherty, Teacher
FLORENCE Dempsey. Ellen Dee
Clara Fowler, Mamie Hastings
| Blanche Grepp.
B.iidiaE Nc. 2.
Grade l, Harriet jenkins, Teacher
Elmer Hansen, Pred Schmale,
George Shaw.
Grade 1, Margaret Repine, Teach
er-Harvsy Gregg.
Grade 2, A. !. Cooke. Teacher
Gertrude Briggs, Mabel Canal, Annie
Hermann, Edna Ransom.
Grade 8, RaAdeline Requa, Teach
er-Hattis Pratt, Lottie Sugden
John Stroehle. two years; Q. Paul
son. Julian Lamp, Walter Gretegut
Evan Carlson.
Building No. 4.
Grade 1, Emma Churchill, Teacher
John Schveoke.
Grade /. Emelie De Santo, Teacher
willie Fleensr.
Grade 2, Anna 7. Bromley, Teacher
Olive Brown. George Ehmpke
Henry Horst. Frank Wilson.
Grade 8, Ellen S. Freed, Teacher
j-Tillie Flsener, Julia Simmons.
Grade 8. Annie Montgomery
Teacher-Jsssie Ryder, Fiorenc'
Schneider, Carl Mueller.
Grade 4, Miss Muse, Teacher
Willie Frank.
Grade 4. l.. NJ. Copp. Teacher
Arthur Harms, Elsie Schocker, Hat
tie SCHNEIDER.
Grade 8. Isabelle NJ. Doonan
Teacher-Esther Cameron, Edni
Carl, Anna Carlson, Roscoe Morton
Winnie Gould.
Grade 3. Emma Roderick. Tsache
Anna Horst, Gertrude King, Lii,
Kipp.
Grade 6, Mary L. Carter. Tesehe
Oscar Ohlweiler, Willie Stremnel
Grade 6, Anna N. johnson, Teach
sr-Abbis Killer, Lille JuAgs. Mil
lie Ehlsb, Minnie Dresser, Eddi
Newconb, Floyd Norton, Ard
Mitchell, Aaton Horst, CArste
Franok, Elmer Cameron.
| Grade Z, n. J. Wilson. Teacher
Emil Hansen, Henry Lemb burg, Pau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

Editor Morrison, of the Worthing-
ton, Ind, San, writes: "You have 9
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters, and l can chssrfully recon.
mend it for constipation and sick
headache. and IS general system
tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nsr digest food, had q back.
ache which nsvsr left her and feli
tired and weary, but six bottles Of
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price 81
cents and 81. Get q bottle ct Hartz
d Ullemsyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
Weddings.

Augustus C. Crossman and Miss
Catharins Groessle, both of Morrison,
ILL.,. were married yesterday by Jus.
tiee Halves. the ceremony being per-
formed 1t his Office.
William W. Hovey, Of Keokuk,
and Mrs. Naomi j. hawkins, of Mo-
line, were married BY Jastieu
Schroeder ut his efiee yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

The regular local packets we're in
port.
The Rsvsnna brought down eight
strings Of legs.
The Lafayette Lamb came down
with eight strings of lumbs
The stage Of wafer 1t the Rock Isl.
and bridge was stationary ct $40 al
noon; the temperature 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

br0UkIyh, n. T., Oe6. IT., I6V6.
Messrs. Ely Bres.:-I have used
Ely's Cream Balm q number Of years
and End il works like . charm. II
has cured ne Of the most obstinate
cases Of cold in the head in less that
l8 hours from the tine l felt the
cold coming on. I would net be
without 1t. Respectfully yours.
2Ss Hart 81. FRaDRRICK IRIBs.
Dream Balm IL kept by all drug
gists. Fall Size 80 cents. Trial siSe
10 cents. We mail il.
ELF BROS.
Sc Warren street, New York City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

There is but one genuine original
Postum Cereal ceRee, with . multi
tude Of limitations offered - "jast as
good,n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

Cascarets stimulate Liver, kidnsys
and bowels Never sioken, weaken
or gTipe; 10 cents. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
Notice to Stockholders,

NOIIC6 10 otCCKuOIu6rSs
To the stockholders Of the Home, Building and
Loan association, OF Rock Island: Notice IL
hereby given that the annual meeting Of pa'd
s'ockhoders will be held Thureday, June "a
1897, at o'clock p. m. at the once Of the scsre
tnry OF said association.
HHSHr CAnsE, President.
X. A. Donaldson, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

business CHANCE-HUSTLING PIT SH.
- lag young man with two or three thou
I'd dollars wishes to take active part In
10 live business In three cities. What have
TO orsrs Address W, Box 233, ROcl,
>Fi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23
Beaver Dam, o., Aug. 81. 10

Beaver Dam, o., Aug. ~, 1895.
Ny daughter, after being treated
BY four doctors. and being given up
for lost. a neighbor Recommended
Foley's Kidney Cure. Today she is
able to walk several miles without
fatigue. feel We would have lost
her II 1t was not for your medicine.
Respectfully. Mrs. J. n. BAILEY.
Sold BY n. +. Bahnsen and T. II.
Thomas, druggisss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-23

FOR QUEEN VIC
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Rvorilo wing with latest and richest picturss
Contains the endorsed biography of her Dsjes-
Sign and full account Of the Diamond Juhi-
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Or cent. Credit given. Freight paid. OUTFIT
rec. Write quieh for outft and territory
he Dominlon sompsny, Dept 7, $50 Dearborn
sroes, Chicsgo.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
Knights and Ladies OF Honor.

The June issue of the Sentinel the official
organ of the Supreme Lodge, pays an eloquent
tribute to C. II. Bremen, the lately deceased
grand secretary of the Foresters OF America.
The discussion OF the advisablity OF estab-
fishing reserve fund is becoming quite gem
eTal, and it is quite probable that the question
will command the serious attention of the
next session of the Supreme Lodge which
convenes at Detroit in Sentember.
Supreme Protector L. B. Lockard Is one of
the most popular and active of all chief execu-
tives OF fraternal orders During the past
four months he has visited nearly every
grand jurisdiction except California, and his
receptions have been of q most royal ma ture
Mr.. Lockard is now serving his third term
sixth year-and the desire is unanimous that
he serve the Knights and Ladies of Honor
still another term.
from Supreme Protector Lockard calling for a
general celebration OF the twentieth anniver-
snry of the order in September next.
There is one assessment, amounting to S75,-
600, called for June. The total amount paid
on approved claims to May 15 was $12, ,367 :
760 90.
The tenth biennial session of the New York
Grand Lodge, held at Port Jervis on May IL,
IL and Is, was the most interesting in the
history of the order in the Empire State Su-
preme Protector L. B. Lockard, Supreme Vice
Protector II. Prudential and Supreme Medi-
cal Examiner Witherill were among the dis
tinguished visitors Six hours were consumed
in electing new officers, the chief contest
being for grand secretary, to fill the vacancy
created by the death of A. HoeZle, who had
held the Office for over fifteen years. There
are $4,000 mem bers IN New York.
The latest official report gives a total mem
bership of 76 0S5
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

that affections arising from inharmonious
action of the muscles that move the eye
ball are almost as frequent as those that
come from the error of refractlon. Some
times the place of rest of an eye is not
with its fellow, viz: their visual axes
are kept on common point OF hxation
with difficulty. The eyes may have
tendency to divergence or convergence, OF
one may have a tendency above its fellow
'The distress from the force required 10
keep the two eyes directed toward tne
same object is often severe. A great zeal
of care and Il number of examinations are
required to properly diagnose and treat
these ocular defects.
at possibly unnecessary TO speak OF
the reflex disturbances OF the system that
may and SO often do arise from these
ocular defects, as almost all are In some
way famili9r with them.
Each advance in civilization imposes
new burdens on our eyes and perhaps
more than any other element character
izing our changing condi lions, the City
schools are most to blame for eye failure
and the functional distresses that go with
them 1t behooves those who occupy
places of trust in this line to inform them
selves carefully that they may be able to
avoid committing error as well as to at
tempt to do good. 1t has always been nv
belief that the diagnosis of these mechani-
cal ocular defects requires greater care,
especially among school children, than the
general public IS aware OF.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
SOME NEW THINGS.

To hold music book and prevent the
leaves from turning new device has an
upright standard to which are attached
TWO X-shaped wire springs, the ends of
which project oxer the edges of the book,
the holder being adapted 10 tit any size
book by opening or closing the springs.
The use of roll and case to hold
clothes lines when not in use has just been
patented. When it is desired to use the
line the catch that holds the reel is re-
leased, thus allowing the cord to unwind,
when it can be threaded through eyelets
on the different posts and fastened 10 the
last one, winding up the reel to draw the
line tight from post to post.
An adjustable dental mouth m irror
just out has head band to hold fast a
number of adjustable rods attached to
each other, the advantage being that the
dentist has both hands free for his instru-
ments without having to hold the mirror.
For use in moistening and sealing en-
velopes new device consists of series of
rollers through which the envelopes are
passed by means of turning crank at the
side OF the machine, the first set OF rollers
holding the body OF the envelope fast un-
til the molstenlng roller has operated on
the nap, when 1T is passed between the
secondary rollers to seal it.
To prevent wind and rain from coming
Al ~ - AOdoO uhucI tuc QOOT u new Wedtu6T-
strip is fastened to the bottom OF the door
and is automatically raised and lowered
as the door opens and shuts by means of
spring and projecting arm, which fits
into recess In the door, the strip lying
over the edge of the door sill when the
door is shut.
The protection of shirt bosoms by a
waterproof body having neckband and
straps at the SIDE for fastening it around
the body OF the wearer has Just been pat
ented.
One OF the most useful of recent inven-
tions ls pneumatic hammer for driving
nails or riveting bolts, etc., the air pres.
sure being admitted through a pipe con-
nected with the hammer casing and act
Ing Internationally on spring plunger
carrying hammer at its outer end, the
mechanism being>controlled by lever at
the side to vary the force of the blows as
desired by preventing the plunger from
coming back. The hammer can be made
In any size desired for light or heavy work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30
FRANCES POPULATION.
Meaning and Results of the Decreasin e
Number of Births.

Meaning and Results of the Decreasing
Number of Births.
Jacques Bertiilon, the inventor of the
famous system of identifying criminals,
has written an article for the Temps OF
Paris on the decreasing birth rate in
France and its effect on the population.
He says:
"Our fears are again surpassed. An
official report which is about to be pub
llshed by tho Journal OficieI shows de-
ficit of II. 900 lives during the year of 1895.
"This report is symptomatic and of its
kind the very worst yet made. In 1890.
1891 and 1892 the statements showed an
excess of deaths over births; but that
was easily explained, as then the grip was
at its height and decreased the births
while it raised SO alarmingly the number
Of deaths. In 1895 the figures have but
one explanation: the birth rate Is growing
less, and it has been ever since the begin
ming of the century. rapidly tending TO
place itself on an equal footing with the
mortality list. This aas at last happened.
1t the birth rate continues to diminish
which it must do unless some remedy is
found-we must resign ourselves to the
fact that Francs is rapidly going out of
existence, while other countries grow daily
more powerful, as the following figures
will proves
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-30

they increased to 1874, 900 900. During
the same period the German exports in
creased from 2974, 900. 000 francs (the aver
age for 1S72-1676) TO 4, 500, 900, 600. The rea-
son for this Is very simple: The mum Der
of our workmen does not increase. while
in Germany the population has jumped
from 4l.0oO, 900 to 100000; hence this
gain over US.
SIN Austria the same condition,preva
Her exports for 1869-1S73 averaged 1,o55,-
900, 900 francs annually; in 1894 the hgures
had almost been doubled. reaching 1885,
OOU. 0O0 This is also explained by gain
of 1000 900 of population.
"At the end of the last century France
represented 27 per cent of the population
of the great European powers, and our
language was the one most spoken
throughout the world. To-day she lives
on her past. There are 100000 of peo.
pie who know French from birth. Such
is the number of readers that French
book could have; but the same book
written in German could be read by more
than 81, 600, 900 men, and if in English by
more than $4,000, 900 people. Therefore,
it is not only our political and our mill
tary power that is menaced by the de.
creasing births in our population, but
also our economic power, and above
everything it is the in ntellectual and moral
influence of our writers over the world, it
is the intellectual patrimony OF France
that is on the verge Of disappearing"