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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
A FLYING MACHINE.

McClnre's Magazine for June will open
with I'M article by Prof. 5. +. Langley.
secretary of the Smithsonian Institution,
describing the Flying machine" that he
himself has lately completed, after ten
years of laborious experiment, and which
is the first Flying machine ever made
by man that has actually flown. The
article will he fully illustrated from
drawings and photographs made under
Prof. LanRley's own direction. In view
OF the great interest and importance of
the subject. and OF the fact that it is
Prof. Langley's own account of his ana
chine, the article is bound to attract wide
attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
SENSATION IN PATRICK.
Prominent People Charged With IA Serius
Ofensc


On the first day of April last, it will be
recalled, The firms OF Mckinley, Rangeley
& Co. and Rangeley Sc Mcintosh, of Stu
art, Patrick county, assigned. naming f..
j. Harvey as trustee, for the benefit Of
creditors, in the preferred class being the
Patrick county bank and the Peoples
Bank, both of Stuart, hesides j. H.
Rangeley, ST., and Messrs. John w. Car
ter G. Co., OF this city
The assignments, entirely unexpected
as they were, created general surprise,
which nov has given place to small sized
sensation, in view of the latest develop
ment.
The Registers information is to the
effect that among the creditors not named
in the initial preferred class was the firm
of Millhiser & Co., OF Richmond, to whom
the failed concerns owe about 81 300
They set on foot an Investigation in their
interest, and as IA result of their efforts Il
representative of the Richmond house
appeared before Judge Stafford e. Whit
tie OF the circuit court, on Friday last,
and obtained an injunction against the
defunct firms, the trustee, the secured
banks AMI other preferred creditors, re-
straininE the execution of the leeds of
assignment and alleging fraud, collision
and embeZzlement on the part of those
named above. 1t is further said that mt
the next session of the Patrick county
court these charges will be brought to the
attention of the grand jury with view
to having all the parties indicted. These
developments have caused IL genuine SEN
sation. it is said. in the quiet mountain
town OF Stuart, where sensations do not
trnnspire except at rare intervals
One of the Danville creditors was APP
proached yesterday in reference to the in
junction proceedings and the sweeping
charges made. This gentleman was dis
posed TO attach but little Importance to
the action of Millhiser s. Co., who natu-
rally would use every means to recover Il
portion at least of the amount they are
out. Mllhiser & Co F., it is learned, made
an effort to have several small Danville
creditors join them in the proceedings,
but in this they were unsuccessful. Dan
Vile Register.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

Senator Daniel in his speech favoring
the granting Of belligerent rights to Cuba
made splendid legal argument, in which
he denied that the recognition of an eS-
listing fact could be construed rs n hostile
act, but in any event, he said the fact
should he recognized and the great influ-
ence of the United States thrown towards
the cause of civilization and Christian
usage. He did not believe the granting
of belligerent rights meant war and he
did not wish to see the American people
involved in war, and while he looked
upon war as One of the greatest calami.
ties that can befall n people, it was, lie
said. n greater calamity for the high pub.
lie spirit of n great nation to look upon
murder and arson and pillage with in
difference. In this the Senator is right.
The administration of Mr.. Cleveland was
SO punctilious in its observance of the
supposed rights of Spain that it lost sight
altogether of the rights not only of the
Cuban people, but Of American citizens
who happened to be upon the island. And
now the Republicans who were so free in
their criticism OF his policy are called on
to defend the course Of President McKin-
ley, who seems to be even more conserva-
tive in his treatment of the Cuban ques-
ton than Mr.. Cleveland was.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
A NEW SCHEME.
A Company With n Big Capital to Lend
Money to Farmers.

n company with n Big Capltal to Lend
Money to Farmers.
Congress will soon be asked, it is stated
by the New York Tribune, to charter the
'Loan and Mortgage Bank Company of
the United States" an institution which
is to loan money to farmers in all parts of
the United States as 4.65 Per cent. The
corporation, which is to resemble the
Credit Foncier of France, is to have a
capital of 100000, 900 in shares OF $40
each. Loans will be made up to 80 per
cent. of the land mortsaged. In consid-
Grafton of the mortgage the borrower will
not get cash, but a bond bearing 3 65 per
cent. interest, which bond will, it is
thought, he salable at Il premium. The
loan will he repaid in quarterly INSTALL
ments, which, mt the opinion of the bor-
rover. may be made so small MS to extend
to over seventy-five years. At the end of
the term agreed upon there will be moth
ing to pay, since each quarterly payment
will include small contribution TO a
sinking fund.
The charter, as drawn up by J. d. Pas
sos, of New York, will also authorize the
company to do II general trust and bank
ing business. The Government will not
be asked to subscribe to the company IS
capital stock, but will. on the contrary
be secured the right to obtain at any time
an advance of $50, 900, 600 ut the current
rate of interest. This proposal seems to
look to the creation Of special rela tons
between the government and the bank,
distantly resembling those between the
English government and the Bank of
England. Managed in strictly business
like way, such n relation might not be
without advantage 20 the Government,
especially after it goes out of the banking
business, but ut present it seems to be
impracticable to exclude politics from
such affairs.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

The action of the Universal Postal
Congress in excluding the. Representative
of the press from the building while the
congress is in session will have no other
result than to bring the whole business
into contempt and in making it n regular
fiasco. The newspaper men will get the
news whether permitted to listen to the
proceedings or not, and if the managers
of the congress are wise the sooner they
recognize this fact the better it will be
for the Postal Congress. AS it is, the star
chamber proceedings have already done
the congress much harm. The idea has
gone forth that the delegates are lot of
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMA-
TISM

From the FaIrhaven IN. Y.,) Register.
Mr.. James Rowland, Of this village,
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been il sufferer from rheumatism. A
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy She sent Mr.. Row
land for the doctor, but he had read OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of
going for physician he went to the store
and secured II bottle Of it. His wife did
not approve of Mr.. Rowland's purchase
at first, but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to 20 to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or pain
and finds that it always gives relief He
says that no medicine which she had ever
used did her rs much good. The - and
% cent size bottles for sale by III. c.
Barnes He puts up prescriptions"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

snobs and several big receptions planned
for them have been abandoned on that ac-
count. They were to have been given a
big demonstration ut San Francisco and
an excursion to Richmond, Va, was
planned for them; but the snobbery idea
caused both propositions to be abandoned.
The American people know good thing
when they see it, and MS a whole have the
greatest contempt for pretensions unsup-
ported by merit or CONNER sense.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

Mr.. Edward Langtry, husband of the
Jersey Lily, claims that California divorce
amounts to nothing and says if she re-
marries and returns to England che is
liable to be prosecuted for bgamy. He
ridicules the idea of desertion and says he
has been kind and fair to her all along
AS the Lily is determined to get rid OF
him some way, it would seem to be wise
for him to let her travel her own road
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
COLORED ApPoINTEE FAILS.

Annapolis, Md, May 10.-John Smith,
the colored candidate for the Naval Acad-
envy, has failed in three out of four
branches of the English examination. He
passed in spelling, but did not reach the
marking in grammar, geography and his
tory. Under the rules of the Academy
he will be allowed a re. examination.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
INCREASING POPULARITY.

Precedent, which is so powerful every
where, and particularly in Virginia, de-
mands that the Democrats of this State
should 'ndorse and reailrm the Chicago
platform. Furthermore, upon it's merits
the Chicago platform is to-day more pop
ular in the Old Dominion than ever be
fore, and the people will instruct their
delegates i'll our convention to say so. =
Richmond Dispatch.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

Ex-Governor Altgeld has lately been
suffering from nervous prostration, but
the symptoms are not alarming. Being
a man Of n decidedly nervous tempera.
ment and also statesman of pronounced
and liberal views, the ex-governor should
be very careful as to the use or abuse of
stimulants of any kind.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
;. SPANS INTERNAL STRIFE.

Madrid, May 19.-Ex. Premier Sagasta.
the liberal leader, at II meeting last night
made IL violent attack upon the govern
ment during which he declared that the
truce granted by the liberals was ended,
and that the policy of the government is
dangerous and must be vigorously op-
posed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

The Westfeld Qnd) News prints the
following in regard to an old resident of
that place: "Frank McAvoy, COR many
years in the employ of the H., y. a. tS c.
Ry. here, says: 81 have used Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy for ten years or longer-am never
without it in my family. l consider it
the best remedy OF the kind manufac.
tured. / take pleasure in recommending
it, 1t is q specific for all bowel disor.
ders. For sale Ivy Il. C. Barnes. "He
puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
TIIE FLOOnS OVER

New York, May l0.--It is thought TO
further damage will be done by the o>er-
flow of the Mississippi. The loss is esti
mated at S14, 500, 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

The Canadians are even more opposed
to prize fights than the people of this
country. Sir Oliver Mowatt, minister of
justice. has GRATED an amendment to the
criminal code making it a misdemeanor
ada. The penalties are severe, including
n fine from $500 to S., 900, and imprison-
ment for n term not exceeding twelve
months. The amendment will be made 4
government measure and passed at once.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

1t is presumed that the new party Mr..
Wanamaker proposes to organize will be
provided with Chestnut street entrance,
and will offer special inducements to out
of-town shoppers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
THE TAILORS' STRIKE.

New York, May Dover three thou.
sand more of the members Of the Brother
hood of Tailors joined the ranks of the
strikers to-day. The strike while nomi.
nally against the contractors, is virtually
against the manufacturers. The 'con-
tractors have thrown their sy.,ipa.hies
and influence with the strikers, saying
that what is good for the sweat shop
workers is good for them, and that better
prices for labor means greater profits for
the contractors The conduct of the
strike continues good. The police do not
interfere.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

Florida has n first-class scandal on
hand. The house of representatives has
unanimously adopted resolutions of i'm
parchment against Clarence B. Collins,
the State treasurer, charging him with in.
com potency, malfeasance in Office and
conduct detrimental to the public good
The specific charges against him are loan
ing money in violation of law and which
cannot now be collected; the use of pub
lie funds in private speculations, false re-
ports to the executive as to the condition
of the treasury and actual defalcation.
The unhappy man will no doubt discover
before the bu siness is through with that
the way of the trunsgressor is hard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST 7,

HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST IN
my photo studio. also my negatives, to NJ.
+. Landes, who will continue To carry OIL
tie business Mt my former stand, PIP
South Jefferson street, would rcsnect-
fully commend him to the kind considcra.
ton of my former patrons ann friends
Very respectfully.
III. V. LINEBACK.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
IN Tile REICHSTAG

Berlin. May 19.-The Reichstag to-day
passed the emigration bill which becomes
operative April |, 1898. The oleomarga-
rine bill was passed later.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

(. Mayor Harrison is modifying Chicago's
civil service regulations. The modifica-
tion is executed with an axe
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

When woman is in doubt concerning
the trimming of her hat, she simply puts
on n few more red flowers and feathers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

If you once use it you will never agai
be without it. Ponds Extract Is nature
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

have been studying more and working
harder than for years and the sood elects
that have resulted seem TO he permanent"
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gsts under positive guarantee, FIRST bottle
benefits or money refunded Book on
Heart and Nerves sent free TO all applicants.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL CO. Eikhart. Ind
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

under treatment for
nervous troubles, and
changed climates fire.
quehtiy without avail.
Last February 1 he
gan taking Dr.. Miles
Restorative Nervine
ana Nerve and L!vor'
Pills and since then I
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot ever
evening. j. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

WHEN your horses need shooting try J..
s. Shancr, 3H1 West Salem avenue. He
understands his business thoroughly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
Just Arrived!
-LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HATS IN
AND SUMMER SHAPES.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE co.

GIT is THE REST ON EARTH"
That is what Edwards 81 Parker, mer-
chants of Plains, Ga, say of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame
back, deep seated ana muscular pains
Sold by III. c. Bal mes. ale puts up pre-
scriptions."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

VEV. B. P. SEAREY, pastor NJ. E.
tx church, Buchanan, Ga. writes
Dec. TO- 1885: In childhood was
afflicted with excessive nervousness. which.
almost developed into St. Vitus dance.
partially recovered, but 1T college it gradu-
ally grew worse. Close study aggravated
the trouble; any unusual eXertion caused
trembling all over. In 1890 had severe
attack OF La Grippe which brought on heart
weakness 1 had been almost constantly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18
BRIEFLY TOLD.

william Kennedy, convicted OF poison
ing Albert z. Learoyd OF DanVers WAS
sentenced to life Imprisonment yesterday.
A Madrid paper asserts in the most
positive terms that a ministerial crisis IS
imrendipg, and that it Is possible that
Senior Saeasia will return to the PREMIER
ship. The paper also says that there Is a
likelihood that Gen. Ramon Blanoo. late
governor general Of the philippine islands,
will replace General Weyler as captain
general of CubR.
Senator Wolcott had conference with
Prince Hohenlohe at Berlin and left for
London yesterday.
The trial of John D. Hart of Philadel.
phia, who has been indicted on the
charge of engaging in Cuban filibuster-
ing expedition by means Of the steamer
Laurada was begun Tuesday before
United States Judge Butler.
1t is said that an incandescent lamp
trust has cen organized in St. Louis.
A Washington special to the Lewiston
journal says: W. ". Thomas of Port
land was at the capital Wednesday,. He
and Mrs. Thomas will remain Until after
inauguration. He called on several legis-
lators His support for the mission to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18

that make motherhood possible, need
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They know that there is a sure and safe
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Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
ut is the discovery of Dr.. R: V. Pierce,
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Woman should know herself She snou t nos
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18
MAINE MINISTERS AT AUBURN.
The New Theology Discussed BY Leading
Diviues of State.

Auburn. February 17.-Promtnent
clsrovmen from all over Maine were In
Auburn Wednesday for tho meeting OF
the Maine Ministers Association, ~
High street Congregational church.
The meeting was opened promptly at
$50 O'Clock by Prof Anthony OF Lewis
ton. About 15O.persons, principally min
listers, were present. Prof. Antnony
called upon Rev. H. A. Clifford OF East
Wilton to conduct devotional exercises.
The meeting received large addition
to the attendance upon the arrival OF
the afternoon train from Portland.
Rev. DR.. Blanchard of Portland was IN
attendance at the afternoon meeting.
The carrying out Of the programme
nroper was entered upon at p. m.
The first paper was by Raw. Z. j. ffes-
cott of Kennebunk, who presented a re-
view of Cards "The Evolution OF He
ligion."
Other reviews were as follows: Pal
mer,s "Keligious Definition. Rev.
Hudson Sawyer, Auburn; Harris
"Moral Evolution" Rev. j. L. Jenkins
D. D., Portland; Whites "The Warfare
of Science with Theology in Chrls5en-
DOM" Rev. Henry Blanchard, y. u,
Portland; Gordon's 1.-THE Prophets OF
Israeli" Sundays Inspiration and Hor-
toms Revelation of the Bible, Prof.
n. r, Purington, Lewiston.
The readings of the papers was Ioi-
lowed by discussions.
This evening there was Lecture oy
Rev. g. W. Field, d. D., Bangor, on the
.nesirah1eness and reasonab leness of the
new metnod of interpretating the old
testament. Before the evening session
there was a banquet at the Unlversallst
church. President Hyde of Bowdoin
college, presided and toasts were re-
sponded to by several olergymen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18
Sweden include. many prominent r,en


here.
The Kansas Senate has passed resolu-
tions declaring the arbitration treaty
neither necessary nor wise.
The strike in the shoe factory of d. A.
Donovan Il Co., LINN, Is still unsettled,
and the matter Is now in the hands of
the state board of arbitrators.
Mrs. Addie Stafford was before Trial
Justice Williamson at Kingf1eld, Tues
day, and fined IS and costs for cruel and
abusive treatment Of her niece, Bessie
Kinds, aged IA. Miss Bessie got away
by jumping from the second story win
dow and went to her uncle's, Stephen
Lander's, in New Portland. The parties
are prominent people.
There was riot in the Kansas House
Of Representatives yesterday, caused by
the refusal Of the speaker pro tenn to
recognize Republican. 1t lasted over an
hour until the house adjourned. No
blows were struck. 1t is expected to con-
tinue today.
Hon. George A. Flooding of Hunting-
ton, W. Va, has received letter from
Major Mckinley, assuring him of biz
nomination as minister and consul gen.
eral to Greece, Roumania and Servis.
The naval appropriation bill, as agreed
to by the subcommittee of the House
naval affairs committee was reported to-
the full committee yesterday. The
questions OF dry docks increase of tbs
navy and armor plate were passed over
and will be considered at meeting to-
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18

Scure- Portland, z; Gardiner, 8. Foul
eastman. Stops in goal-Allen, 81 !;
eastman, 81. Rusnes-Dawson, 8;
Whipple, .; Houghton, 4. Referee
Leighton. Time keeper-Dyer.
Bath, 3; Rockland, o..
Bath, February 17.-Rookland played
like old ladies here tonight with the ex-
oeption Of Campbell and O'Nalley. The
Bath team carried the ball around at
will, and but for O'Malley' s surerb :
hibition would have buried the visitors.
The Bath team did not seem to be trying
for goals after the first period. The feat
ures of the Bath team were the work of
Pbelan and Murphy. Score. Bath. 81:
Rockland, 0.
LEWISTONS HERE FRIDAY.
On Friday night the Lewiston polo
team will play here. This game will be
worth seeing as the Lewistons have
strengthened their team recently and are
now playing fast game.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-18
The Wheel Is Now on Exhibition at Our Store
JOHN p. LOWELL
Ar MS GO.
lSO-lS9 Middle St.


Winthrop, February IA deaf mute,
recently employed in logging camp
near Wayne, has been found insensible
by the roadside in that town. His limbs
were SO badly frozen that when the
clothing was removed the flesh came off
with 1t. 1t is said that the man could
not get his pay and had started to tramp
to his home somewhere in Connecticut.
He was taken to the town farm where
one foot will have to be amputated and
perhapa both.