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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
Primitive Surgery.

1t is difficult at this day to realize the
horrors of Il surgical operation before
the discovery of anpsthesia The sur
geon's knife was necessarily pitiless,
and the victim could only writhe and
scream under the torture. The horror of
an operation, even to hero, may be
better understood by story of Nelson,
included i'll IL paper by DR.. John Ash
hurst OH Surgery Before the Days of
Anmsthetics, published in tho Phila-
delphia Record:
No Drawer or more gallant gentleman
ever lived than Admiral Viscount Mel
son, and after his right elbow had been
shattered by IL French bullet in the as
sault at Tenerife he manifested the ut
most courage, refusing to be taken to
the nearest ship lest the sight of his in
jury should alarm the vito of fellow
officer whose own fate was uncertain
When his own ship was reached, he
climbed up its side without assistance,
saying:
Tell the surgeon to make haste and
get his instruments. / know I must lose
my right arm, so the sooner it is off the
better -
He underwent the amputation, so
says private letter of one of his mid
shipmcn, with tho same frmness and
courage that have always marked his
character -
And yet so painfully was Nelson
affected by the GOODNESS Of the operators
knife that when next going into action
at the famous battle Of the Nile he gave
standing orders to his surgeons that hot
water should always be kept i'll readi-
ness during an engagement, so that if
another operation should be required he
might at least have the poor comfort of
being cut with warm Instruments
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
NOTICE OF MEETING.
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED Reliable agents
to canvass i'll Roanoke and vicinity, SELL
ing our teas, coffees, spices and baking
powdcr. Liberal commissions paid. Bond
$500 required. For full particulars adj
dress GRAND UNION TEA CO., 80
North Bird Street, Harrisburg, Pa 4-1l-it
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
A THRILLING RIDE.
On Load of Burning Hay with q Run
away Team.


Shooting doves is not particularly OK
citing or perilbus,'' said the nimrod to n
San Francisco Post reporter, .'but while
thus engaged had one Of the hottest and
most exciting experiences Of my life.
had been travelling all day with big
bag, and was pretty well tired out whom 1
struck the county road and started for
home. 1t was good four miles walk and
was pretty well pleased to SEQ n big wag-
on load of hay approaching. Tho rancher
gave mo permission to ride. So scram-
bled up on the top, lay down on tho sweet
now mown hay and went swaying and
swinging down tho road. I was just doz-
ing off when bang went my shotgun 1
had forgotten to take tho cartridges out
of 1t, and something had pressed the triR-
ger. The horses gavo n jump and the driv-
er rolled off into the ditch. Then discov-
cred that my gun had set fro to tho hay
and l thought it was about time for mo to
escape. The horses were tearing along
the road as hard rs they could run But
clambored for the side of the loud and slid
for the road. The tail Of my stout hunting
coat caught on tho top of sharp stand
ard, and there hung to tho carecning
wagon that Threatened to upset and dump
load of burning hay on mo mt every turn
of tho road.
Ahe urc WAS CruChllnB ana burning
1ierccly and already could feel the flames
Still tho horses ran and still my coat hold
me fast to that seething mass of flames
My trousers commenced getting hot and
then l found my coat was on fire. The
next moment tho loose cartridges in my
pockets commenced exploding from the
heat and then l smclled my doves boiling.
u had just made up my mind that all
was over when tho tail of my coat burned
oil and was thrown into ditch full of
water beside the road. did not stop to SEQ
what became of tho hay and the horses,
nor of tho rancher, but cut straight across
that field for homo. That, gcntlemcn, was
tho most thrilling experience of my life"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
FISH AS FOOD.
The DarI, Is Better Than the White For
an Active Person.


Mrs. S. II. Rorer, in The Ladies'
Home Journal, contends that there has
not been sufficiently accurate analysis
upon which to base any table regarding
the chemical composition of fish at all
reliable. Tho albuminoid matter in
white fish, as cod, haddcck and halibut.
is i'll about the same proportion as in
beef and mutton. They contain how
ever, more phosphorus-the active fish,
such as trout and pickerel, containing a
still greater amount, due no doubt to
their activity. The amount of carbon
depends largely upon the amount of fat
they contain. The whitefish are, there
fore, deficient in carbon. If you should
ask an intelligent cook what vegetable
to serve with n boiled white fish she
would answer quickly, potatoes, us they
supply the wanting carbohydrates
There are other kinds of fish, how
ever, such as salmon, catfish and stur-
geon, that are quite we'll supplied with
carbohydrates, Ill consequence of which
they are not so easily digested as the
white fish. The moro oil they have dis
persed through tho body, the more diff
cult the digestion. In the white fish the
fat is held in the liver; in the dark fish
it is dispersed through the entire flesh.
From this fact we learn that dark fish
make much better diet for the active
man. Many authorities affirm that the
moro active fish, as we'll as tho moro
active animals, give better muscle max
ing food than their more indolent rela-
tons -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16

SOLICITORS WANTED FOR DIR.
Talmagc's "'rhe Earth ,iirdled," or his
famous tonr around the world thrill
ing story of savage and barbarous lands.
-Four million Talmages books sold. and
1.-The Earth Girdled" is his latest and
grandest. DEMAND ENORMOUS. Every
body wants this famous book; only So. 90.
BIG BOOK, BIG COMMISSIONS. a
gold mine for workers. CREDIT CIV.
EN-. FREIGHT PAID. OUTFITS
FREE. Drop all trash and sell the king
of books and make $500 month. Adj
dress for outfit and territory, The Do
mlnion Company, Star Building, Chi.
cago. 32Stf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16

If You once use it you will never again
be without it. Ponds Extract Is natures
own remedy for aches and pains.
j. S. SHANER'S Kentucky horseshoe
ing shop 301 West Salem avenue, Is the
place to take your horses when they need
attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
A Hnunted Girl.

Tho lntcst French novelty is haunted
girl. Her namo is Renee Sabourault. She
lives with her parents in littlc town in
1ndrc ct Loire. 1t was ut first thought
that tho Sahourault house was haunted,
but it is now known to be madcmoiscllo
herself. When she goes to visit her friends
and relatives, the knockings, runblings
and rappings follow her. Worse yet fan
5astic phantoms pursue her.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16

WANTED-Agents to sell the cele-
DRAFTED Rogers Bros. silverware. Also II
superior line of lace curtains, chenille
covers, clocks, rugs, wringers, bed
springs. etc, etc. Address GATELY Il
FlIZGERAl.D, p. O. Box i64, Roanoke,
Va. 1o1m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.-Thosc having brick and
stone work or vitrilied brick pavements
to be laid would do well to call on or adj
dress j. I. Falls, the practical contractor
and builder Also all kinds of carpenter
work, plasterng, painting, kalsomining
and paper hanging done on short notice
All work guaranteed. j. Il. FALLS, No.
llS Fifth avenue II. e.. Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
1t Was Different.

Mrs. Snaggs-If don't like a man,
never want to speak to him.
Snaggs-Pshaw! You told mo you
didn't like me when came homo last
night. and you talked to me for over
two hours, believe. Detroit News.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
FAITH IN THU PEOPLE.
The Settled View of President
Mckinley.
DIFFERENCE TO PUBLIC OPINION.

Cuba's Representative on Spain's Ameri-
cnn Policy-Wsshin:ton Headquarters
For Public Mcn-Hungry Illinois Onlce
Seekers Besicge Senator Mnson-Cost of
Popularity.
WASHINGTON, April l5.-[Special. I'm
conversation with Secretary of Agricul-
turc Wilson today 1 was told some interest
ing facts concerning the policy OF Prcsi-
dent Mckinley in his relations to the coun-
try and to public men. "In my judg-
ment," said Secretary Wilson, "Prcsidcnt
Mckinley Is nearer tho people than any
other president we have had since Lin.
coin. Mr.. Mckinley Mrics to keep near
to tho people. He Believes in it. Ho
has unbounded faith in the wisdom and
the instincts OF the great mass of our
people He docs not believe they will
go wrong. Ho tries to ascertain what
public opinion is, and to follow it, He
does not do this MS mere trimmer of
sails. but out of II profound respect for tho
people His ideas Of the proper sphere and
function of II president arc that he is moro
tho servant and instrument of the people
than their ruler There come times, of
course, when tho chief magistrate must
meet crisis. He must tako action with
out any notion of what the popular idens
are. Ho must carve out his own destiny.
But in so far as possible know it IL the
settled policy of President Mckinley to
Keep close to tho popular wish.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Roanoke ard
on the road to'sell our fine line of house
mold goods on monthly payments
STANDARD INSTALLMENT CO., 81
Campbell street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Summerville whist club met with
Thomas Kicker Wednesday evening.
Mrs. c. E. Harrington has re-opened
her millinery parlors in the Hosmer house
on Eastern avenue.
-Slcighing very nearly disappeared
last week but new tall of about eight
inches Sunday has made it excellent since.
DR. Aldrich reports the successful re-
suits OF treatment with antitoxine OF a
severe case of diphtheria in Paddock
Village.
-Farnham & Albee have engaged H.
Battles of Lowell, Mass. an expert in
steam fitting, etc, to do that class of
work for them,
On account of his removal to New
York city DR.. ]. R. Nelson offers his resi-
dence on Main street for sale See his
ad in another column.
Dick Moore drove company of
young people to Littleton last Friday in
the big barge, moonlight" The season
of barge riding is nearly over.
The Ladies Aid society will give a
sugar party in G. A. r. hall this evening.
Good music will be in attendance and
provide music for promenade.
The last entertainment in the lecture
course, the BIRD Carnival" drew the
largest audience of any and was most
delightful and novel entertainment.
"A special village meeting will be held
in the Town hall Tuesday, March 30 at
7.30 p. M, to see about providing CEN
tral fire station for the village fire de-
partment.
Next rehearsal of Choral Union Tues
day evening Let every member be pres
ent and get the advantage of the drill
as only few more rchearsals will be
held between now and the May festival
There will be meeting OF the Loyal
Temperance Legion next Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock in the vestry of the
Methodist church. The meeting is ar
important one and all are requested to
be present.
Following are the advertised letters
at the post Office: Mrs. Marcia E. Davies
Miss Eliza ]. Graham, Miss Mable Hale
Mrs. Maria Harvey, Frances Hildretb
Mrs. Margaret A. Miles, Mrs. Hattie
Newhall, ]. Barnard, Lee M. Berry.
-White6eld, N. H., holds the next mu
sical convention, beginning next Mon
day evening and closing Friday evening
Reduced rates are offered on the B. & M
and the M. C.railroads. The heconventiol
promises to be a most successful one
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
Dartmouth College Notes.-A re,

number of the Dartmouth Literary
Monthly contained two short poems by
c. P. Graham, 80, st. ]. A., '95.
c. E. Clark, '9S, St. ]. A., '94, has been
elected chorister of the Y. M. c. A. for
the coming year.
r. E. Lewis, travelling secretary for the
Students Volunteer Movement, formerly
secretary OF the Y. M. c. A. in st. Johns
bury, addressed large body of students
Wednesday afternoon. Dartmouth was
the 121st college which he has visited this
year.
For the benefit OF the base ball team
the hour for morning chapel has been
changed to 8 o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
An Item from "Drumtochty. ."-Tl

An Item from "Drumtochty. - The
Stirling (Scotland) Observer OF February
20 has the following item:
"The Choice OF Drumtochty.-The Rev.
!. E. M'0uat, B. D., is the unanimous
choice of Drumtochty' United Presbyte-
rian church. To have satisfied the Mrs.
M'Fadyens and Donald M,nzies OF the
glen indicates abilities of no mean order.
In choosing Mr.. M'Ouat as their minis
ther the people OF 'Drumtochty' have
more than maintained their reputation
Tor recognizing solid and genuine merit
in preacher of the gospel. The people
of Ballron Mr.. NJ 'Ouat's native village,
are delighted in having this honor oil
sending one OF their sons to labor in a
field which is now regarded on both
sides OF the Atlantic as classic ground,
and which has place in many hearts
nothing short of veneration and love"
"Drumtochty" is the parish made ia.
nous by Ian Maclaren and the Rev. ]. E
M'Ouat, is cousin OF Mrs. ]. B, Braley
of this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
ResoIutiOns.-At the recent annua

ResOlutiOns.-At the recent annual
meeting of the Vermont Poultry and Pet
Stock association the following resolu-
tions were adopted:
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has
removed from these earthly scenes our friend
and co-laborer A. A. Miles, one who was
ever jealous and active in all departments OF
service in which he engaged, and who labored
for what he considered the welfare of our
association, maniesting a personal interest
in its success. therefore
Resolved, that we hereby extend to his
family our sincere sympathy in the loss oil
their husband and father. which came SO
suddenly. and recommend them to Him who
has promised to be Father to the fatherless
and friend to the friendless.
Resolved, that as an association we recog,
nize the loss of a member. who was devoted
to it's interests and the advancement of all
branches represented by our association.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK

Agents Wanted
Card of Thanks.
Tenement to Rent
Special Village Meeting.
The Old Story-Binghams
Style 1717-S. A. Moore & Co
Statement-Frst National Bank.
At Private Sale-Dr. ]. r. Nelson.
Egg Beaters-Scott 81 Underwood.
1897 Records-Vt. Farm Machine Co.
Underwear Specials-E. ID. Steele &, Co.
Belief in Progress-Barbour's Business Col
Commissioners Notice. c. Stanton's Est
Sale Continued Brooks Tyler Dry Goods Co
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
FRATERNITY MEETINGS,
KniQhts of Pythias.

KhI8Ht5 OF PythIhS.
Regular convention of APP lilo Lodge No. .
will be held Tuesday, March 23 Work in
Page rank,
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Apollo Lodge has accepted the invit alton
OF Damon Lodge of Danvle. to visit them
this (Friday) evening, March 10. and it is
hoped that every member will attend. A
special train will leave st. Johnsbury at 7.15
sharp. returning the same evening. No other
official notice will be sent.
w. w. HUSBAND, c. C.
HENRY w. ELLIS. K. K. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
o. v. HOOKER & SON,
Mnchiuihfa.

piping and Steam Engine Repairing.
MIS- Board Mills. Jobbing a Speciality.
Mill Street. st. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
Vermont Dentists Meet.-T

Vermont Dentists Meet.-The 21st
annual meeting of the Vermont Dental
society opened in Montpelier Wednesday
evening. The examining board reported
that they had met during the day and
organized with DR.. S. D. Hodge of Bur-
ington, president; DR.. G. F. Cheney of
St. Johnsbury, secretary; DR.. A. ].
Parker of Bellows Falls, DR.. Thomas
Mound of Rutland and G. o. Webster OF
st. Albans, executive committee. 1t
reported that three candidates had pre-
sented themselves for examination but
that as yet the outcome could not be
made public as the examination was not
completed. Among the papers read was
one by DR.. George F. Cheney of st.
Johnsbury on the subject, Sensitive
Dentine," the same paper recently read
by him at meeting OF dentists in
Chicago. 1t was a lengthy and exhaus.
tive treatise touching technically on the
many interesting points OF his subject.
A. p. A. Reception. - Pythiau hall
was crowded last week Thursday even.
ening, the occasion being a reception by
Council No. 7, American Protective asso.
citation. Capt. A. w. Roberts presided
and made pleasant address OF welcome
Addresses were also made by Rev. Mr.
Land OF Sheffield aud Rev. G. Z. Water
mau, who spoke OF the object and princi
pies of the association. A solo was rem
dered by Mrs. {. 7. Ranlet, recitation
by Miss Jennie Poole and selection from
the Imperial quartette, all finely done
and encores demanded. Frank French
pleased the crowd so we'll that he wa.
called back four or FIVE times. An orches
ira, with Miss Margaret Gorham
pianist, rendered selections during
the evening and provided music ioi
dancing. Refreshments of ice cream
cake and coffee were served by Catere
Atwood. Theevening was much enjoyed
by the large company present.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
To Succeed Chief Justice Ide.-W. |

To Succeed Chief Justice Ide.-W. L.
Chambers of Alabama, who was formerly
United States land commissioner at
Samoa, has been agreed upon by Great
Britain, Germany and the United States
as chief justice of Samoa, to succeed
Judge Ide, who is also an American. The
king of Samoa makes the appointment,
and will undoubtedly confirm the selec-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
THE TEMPLE OF FAME.
Historical Characters Magnificent Costumes.
-Laughable Representations. s.-A Great

success.
The stage in Music hall was probably
never occupied by more famous gather
ing of men and women than appeared
there Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
1t was an interesting gathering from
Miriam, the Egyptian prophecies, to
Bridget Maloney and Michael Patrick
Timothy O'Shanahan. Whoever had
charge Of choosing the ones to repre- sent
the different characters did the work
with excellent judgment Each one fitted
their part perfectly.
The entertainment was given under
the management of Miss Eleanor Ger
trude Stephens and its great success was
in no small part due to the skillul and
thorough manner in which she did her
work. She gave elocutionary instruc-
ton where it was needed and attention
to many DEF ails that might have been
overlooked by less experienced person.
The costume committee, Mrs. Mackin-
non, Miss Tyler and Miss Matte Hall,
must have done an immense amount OF
work in planning, advising and helping
about the costumes. Their work was
finely done, as the many elegant and
unique costumes plainly proved. The
entertainment was given un1er the
auspices Of the North church social com.
mttee, and its chairman, Mrs. George
Gross, deserves a large amount OF credit
Tor her untiring efforts in promoting and
successfully carrying out the entertain
ment. Following is the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19
WEATHER RECORD.

At Bingham's Drug Store for the week
ending March Z 1907
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

Miss Edwina Blo6gett upon her return
from brief absence Friday evening,
found about 20 of her friends had taken
possession of the house and were in for a
good time. Latest reports confirm the
impression that their efforts were
crowned with success
Miss Nellie Allard OF Montpelier visited
Mrs. Frank Martel last week, and Sun
day night they both left for New York.
Mrs. Marte meets her trimmer there,
Miss Jennie Kelsey who has been visit
ing in Philadelphia, and they will inspect
the spring millinery styles.
Benz. E. Squires, formerly a we'll
known citizen living at Paddock Village,
died at Waterbury Monday, aged 60
years, and the remains were taken to
Wheelock Tuesday for burial. He was
an old veteran of Co. |, 9th VT. Volun-
teers. He leaves son and daughter.
Tom Burroughs, a student in the
Academy last year, and for the past
several months in Boston studying the
violin, is visiting friends in town. This
summer he has position in an orches-
ira playing on one of the Fall River
boats running bet ween Fall River and
New York.
Mrs. Fisk of Whiteheld, N. H.. who
lately spent week here with her brother
H. N. Turner and attended meeting at
the Methodist church last week Sunday,
died at her home in Whiteheld last week
Wednesday, aged 74years. Shereturned
home last week Monday, suffered a
shock Tuesday and died the next morning
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-22
Presbyterian General Assembly.

Eagle Lake, Ind. May 22-Yester-
days session of the Presbyterian gen.
eral assembly was opened by the pre-
sentation of a gavel to the moderator
by General Harrison. The gavel was
composed of hardwoods-oak, poplar,
black walnut birch and maple. The
oak, he said, represented the Calvin
istic frame of the church; the poplar,
the free civil government fostered by
the church, the black walnut, not
painted nor hidden, stood for Christ's
love Of finish or individualism; the
birch, with dropping branches and
clinging leaves, typified the sheltering
care of the church for the lambs of
God, and the maple, with its message
of sweetness, stood for the retiring
moderator and his sermon. The various
pieces of wood were all historic. The
chairmen of the various committees
were announced. Hon. John Wana-
maker being named as vice moderator,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-22
ANOTHER DISHONEST BANKER,
Arrested on a Charge of f,Misappropri-
ating &20i,O 600.


ating &20I, 600.
Loganspcrt, Ind. May 22-Sensa-
tional developments In the State Ma
tional bank failure are coming to light
every hour. Yesterday afternoon Bank
n Examiner Caldwell swore out an am
davit charging John f. johnson, presi-
dent Of the State National bank, with
embezzlement, misapqrepriation of
funds and with intention to deceive
and defraud the bank and the bank
examiner.
Forgery Is also charged to President
Johnson, and the examiner thinks that
the amount will run up to S201, 900.
He is alleged to have embezzled s100, 900
of the bank funds, $61.500 of which was
concealed In the certificate Of deposit,
and $4,000 in the Individual ledger.
Every avenue of escape has, 1t is said,
been cut off by the marshal.
President Johnson Is charged with
forging the names of prominent husi-
1 ness men to a total of 30 notes, repre-
senting $s0l.000. The money, it is al
ileged, was secretly borrowed from the
funds of the bank. Property is being
decided to the stockholders by Johnson,
and he Is making every effort to save
himself. President Johnson has pro-
tected one Of his private creditors In
the person of one legged boy named
Charles Heitzman. He was guardian
Of the boy, and had S3,7O0 of his money
To make the boy safe, or nearly so, he
has decided to him property in Gas
ICity valued at about $1,000.
The downfall of Mr. Johnson cannot
be fully explained. He would make no
statement for publication, and waited
quietly at his home for the officers to
arrest him, the arrest being made this
morning.