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The record-union., 1897-05-27
Died on the Train.

LOS ANGELES, May ga man who
died on the local train from Pomona to
this city this afternoon was identified
late tonight as Miguel Echdart, a
French sheephereder. He died Of heart
disease.
The record-union., 1897-05-27
Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, May 26-Today's
statement of the condition of the
Treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance, $3.50, ,264 $685. gold reserve, S144,
Q01 QSo
The record-union., 1897-05-27
COnger Will be Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations to-day
decided to report for confirmation the
nomination of E. H. Conger of Iowa, to
be Minister to Brazil
The record-union., 1897-05-27
Safe Crackers at Vallejo.

VALLEJO, May pa burglar en-
tered the store of James Brownie early
this morning and a burglar proof safe
was opened and 81 800 in gold and silver
distracted. Many valuable papers also
in the safe We're untouched.
The record-union., 1897-05-27
COLONIZATION PROJECT.
The One Proposed by the Salvation
Army to be Given a Trial.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26-It is
now practically settled that the coloni-
cation project of the Salvation Army
will be given a trial, and that num-
The record-union., 1897-05-27
4 MetamorphOSiS.

Grover Cleveland awoke one morning
and President Crespo of Venezuela
found himself famous.-Houston Post.
The record-union., 1897-05-27
Their Source of Embarrassment.

It is hard to understand why unas-
suming people are so apt to wear
shoes.-Ram'S Horn.
The record-union., 1897-05-27
THE NONPAREIL
Organdy Lawns.

At 1SC A new line again to-
Xa day of these popu-
pei dIu lar, pretty. fashion
able, sheer, cool
weaves. which make such be-
witching costumes for the sum-
mer girl for the warm summer
months. These are perhaps the
prettiest we have shown this sea-
son. New floral patterns, new
colOrings of the daintiest hueS.
Come while the assortment is
complete. for first choice means
certain satisfaction. Price, 25c
ward.
The record-union., 1897-05-27
Wrappers.

Lawn Wrappers to please
,,d everybody iii this lot
diIu of twenty dozen which
Dinity will vii be t;ni shown !, !" If for ri, the
are of lawn and dimity. sheer
and cool; floral, Foulard or
Persian effects. Colors, pink.
navy, purple, green, lavender
and medium blue. Unusual
values these and unusually
pretty colorings and patterns.
Price, 75C.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

seems unjust that in the matter of the
distribution of places such tliscrimina-
ton should be made against them. There
was II time, jus. after the close of the
civil war, when by Il proper recognition
of the oldtime Wing element in the
South IL different result, SO far as the
politics of this section was concerned,
might have been effected: but President
Grant and his advisers needed the advice
of the carpet baggers and scallawags and
by the policy pursued drove off mauy
who might otherwise have been won to
the support of the Republican party. All
things considered, however, it is best as
it is. as such unwise action resulted in a
thorough union of the best elements of the
people, and in the end in their complete
supremacy in this section President
Mckinley seems to realize the situation.
and is acting accordingly: but, whether
the Republicans of the South will be
willing always to be used as stool-pigeons
for Republican leaders to capture the
Presidential game is a question which
they alone can answer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

ally Claiborne Epps, son of Capt. Chas.
H. Epps, the late sergeant, has been APP
pointed to the vacancy caused by the
death of his father; but he is not likely to
hold it when the election comes around
next spring. without considerable OPPOSE
ton, as quite u number of asrirants be-
sides himself have already announced
their intention of becoming candidates
for the position, among them being James
c. Smith, John E. Epps, Marion b. SUIT
ton, Vert E. Taylor, II. Il. Briggs and
John NJ. King.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Japanese newspapers arc full of war
talk. The Celestials seem to fear that
the United States intends to annex Ha.
wall, and rs they have their eyes set
longingly in that direction they are, of
course, opposed to such n proceeding. They
need not worry about the matter, how
ever When this Government is ready to
bring the islands under the protection of
the broad wings OF the American Eagle
it will do so regardless of what other ma
tions may say or do.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Advices from Paris indicate that France
is opposed to a continued advance of
Turkish troops into Greece. NJ. Hona-
taux, theFrench minister of foreignaffairs,
in long talk with the Turkish ambassa-
dor urged the latter to advise the sultan
to euend the olive branch to Greece, and
intimated that If Turkey insisted on fol-
lowing mp her present advantage, France
might be compelled to come forward as
the defender of the Christian cause. This
seems to mean that peace is not far off,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
wATTERsoN JUMpED o1rr

We are under the impression that
Henry Watterson and Grover Cleveland
we're in the same boat only short time
since, but somehow or other Henry ap-
pears now to have blood in his eye for
Grover. The editor takes the ex-Presi-
dents recent Reform Club speech as q
basis for some very pointed personal re-
marks, conspicuous for lack OF compli-
mentary allusion. Mr.. VVatterson init
mates very clearly that the speech MAS
the first CUR in the battle of 1900, when
Mr.. Cleveland proposes TO again appear as
Presidential candidate. City
Sentinel
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Spain is preparing to grant certain
amount of autonomy to Cuba, but how it
will work remains to be see". General
Weyler saysthe western part of the island
is completely paciiied; but with Gomez
and his army still in the field, this may
not counu for much. Cuba still continues
an uncertain quantity in outside specula-
tions, both the Spaniards and the patriots
being so given to .exaggeration that it is
very difficult to arrive mt IL correct esti-
mate of the real situation there.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Yesterday at noon President Mckinley
touched the button that started the ma
-chinery at the Tennessee Centennial Ex-
position in motion. The exhibition at
Nashville promises to be coming card
this summer and fall.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

1t is stated in Washington that IL is
not likely that the opposition will make
prolonged fight in the tariff bill in the
Senate, the general opinion being that it
will be disposed of about the first of July
The leaders of the opposition are willing
that the Republicans should make the
bill law, so that its merits can be tested
by the people. They are satisfied that it
will not work and think the sooner this
is demonstrated to the dissatisfaction of
the country the better it will be for the
opponents Of the measure.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

The war between Turkey and Greece is
likely to be over before General Miles
arrives upon the scene AS he will visit
the military strongholds of Europe, how
ever, he will still be able to ,see much to
interest him and enable him to profit by
his trip. General Miles is not graduate
of West Point, but IL citizen soldier who
has fought his way up from a volunteer
captain I'd the highest place in the United
States army. His reputation for bravery,
acquired during the civil war, is first
class, while his succels as an Indian
fighter has won him high place as n
strategist in that line of military work.
He is a man of fine physique and looks
every inch the soldier. In case of n for.
eign war, 1T is believed by his admirers
that he would prove himself the right
man in the right place as commandments
chief of the American army.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

The office OF city sergeant Mt Richmond
sec ms to be in demand, and well it may
be as the pecuniary compensation in sight
is at least ten thousand dollars A man
in Richmond on n salary like that ought
to be able to indulge in such Injuries us
n cigar or a glass of soda water occasion
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
PREPARING TO LIGHT

The goldbugs in declaring their deter
mination not TO act with the Democratic
party of the State if it's convention re-
atlirms its adherence to the Chicago plat
form, seems to us to only be preparing
the way to light on the Republican side
of the fence without receiving too heavy
a jolt.-Riqhmond State
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST r

HAVING SOLD MY INTEREST IN
my photo studio. also my negatives, to NJ.
+. Landes, who will continue to carry OH
the business at my former stand, 212
South Jefferson street, l would respect
fully commend him to the kind considera-
ton of my former patrons ann friends
Very respectfully.
II. V. LINEBACK.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
GOLD BUG GUESTS.

- Buzzard Bay. May 1.-Messrs. Cleve-
land, Carlisle and Wilson are the guests
of Mr.. Benedict on his steam yacht Onei-
da, which is riding at-anchor a.short dis
lance from Gray Gables.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Another run has commenced on the
Treasury gold Mckinley prosperity does
not seem to do all it promised; but as
Secretary Gage has recently had Il confer
cree with New York financiers, it is
probable they will be able to help the
Government out of trouble in the same
way that the Morgan syndicate did
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

1t will not do for us to be insulting to
white people because they are white.
They cannot help their color, and we must
act gentlemanly and lady-like under all
Inconsistencies edmond Planet, an
organ published for negroes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
FOR SALE.
AGENTS WANTED.

SOLICITORS WANTED FOR DIR.
Talmage's. "The Earth Girdled," or his
famous tour around the world. thrill
ing story OF savage and barbarous lands.
-Four million Talmage's books sold. and
1.-The Earth Girdled'' is his latest and
grandest. DEMAND ENORMOUS. Every
body wants this famous book; only Sd. so.
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
minion Company, Star Building, Chi.
cago. 32Stf
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Our price are always special, and we
can at any time meet competitors both in
prices and grade of goods. We do
straight, legitimate business and give
good values. ]. e. ROGERS s. co. :.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
APPROACHING A CRISIS.

London, May lit is believed that
matters in South Africa are approaching
crisis which will require desperate ac-
ton by the imperial government. Ru-
mors are current of serious troubles i'm
pending in the Transvaal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

j. S. SHANER'S Kentucky horseshoe.
ing shop, 307 West Salem avenue. is the
place to take your horses when they need
attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

a beautiful line of hammocks at from
Toe. to So. The f. II. Stewart Furniture
Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

President Mckinley is Having busy
time with the aspirants for federal Offices;
but seems to have the happy faculty OF
making the hest of the situation and of
not allowing himself to be too much wor
ried by this class of unfortunate patriots.
In the disposal of the fat places he seems
to he ignoring the claims of Southern
Republicans, those appointed to such be-
ing natives of the North, who by long res
idence in this section are recognized as
representatives by the administration.
Such policy is not calculated to
strengthen the Republican party in the
South, but is regarded as an admission
on the part of the President ard his adj
visers of Il lack of material from which to
make selections. Southern Republicans,
however, re very useful in Presidential
conventions AS factors in securing the
nomination to that high Office, and it
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
HORSES WANTED.

desire to purchase five or six good rid
ing and driving horses. Apply to
w. II. HORTON,
Henry and Church streets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
FAT JOB FoR-YOUNG.

Washington, May lit is announced
to-day that the President has selected
j ohm Russell Young as minister to Spain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

Our 50 and $40 touches are beauties.
why not give us your order for one:
The II, ii. Stewart furniture Company
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

ga Bryan Democrau' in to- days Times
gives little history that will he mighty
interesting reading for Col. Logan, of Sa-
lem, and his adherents. The Colonel
has a record and it seems to be springing
up before him in the shape of II great big
BOOMERANG Roanoke Times.
Col. Logan is able to take care of his
won record, we are sure; bnt it seems that
The Times relies upon "a Bryan Demo
GRAFT to take care OF it since its only an
swer to the questions the Times-Register
asked it last week was the publication of
that communication from GA Bryan
Democrat. Surely this was Il case Of
"when Balaam couldn't speak his ass
spoke for him." Eh.-Salem Times. Reg
lister.
The Times.Regist. devotes about Il
column in it's last issue in paying it's re-
spects to this paper and it's correspondent
"a Bryan Democrat. The above, how
ever, contains about all the argument it
has TO offer and is fair sample of the
whole. The Times. Register writhes and
froths at GA Bryan Democrat" for mod
estly referring to the fac. that the r. r.
for many months last year, used it's col
umns to disseminate the rankest kind of
gold bug literature, presumably for the
purpose of leading the people in the paths
they should follow. That the editor of
the aforesaid paper was at that time post
master at Salem by the grace of Goldbug
Grover Cleveland of course cut no figure:
for being profound by nature and refined
by practice he was amply able to judge,
and being patriot he boldly entered the
breach and threw the weight Of his jour
nal and his job in behalf of the gold stand
ard that was to bless and against free
silver that was to curse mankind. Cour-
age, wisdom and unspotted patriotism
are the characteristics that make the
giants of the earth; but it is the courage
that sticks, the wisdom that sees Alright
and the patriotism that has no jc b in sight
The Times honors the""man who was and
is goldOug still and has the courage to
proclaim it, 1t pities the man who plays
the presto act with every changing polit-
zeal breeze.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for Roanoke ard
on the road TO sell our fine line of house
mold goods on monthly payments
STANDARD INSTAILMENT Co, "a
Campbell street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-02
BOARDERs WAIVED.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.-Four rooms suitable for
light house keeping. Apply 53S' Sixth
avenue w. 4 20 IF
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07
Innocent Men Lynched,

Kansas City, Jan. =. - Prosecuting
Attorney Aul of Lafayette county. Mo-,
while in Kansas City today. expressed
the opinion that Jesse Winner and
James Nelson, who We're lynched at
Lexington nearly a month ago by a
mob of farmers from Clay county,
were innocent Of the murder of VIZ.
ner's wife and two children. He stated
that he had secured evidence sufficient
to cause the indictment Of fifty of the
l~ynchers. and he also stated that, in his
opinion. the actual murderers of Mrs.
Winner and the children were mem
berS of the mob of lynchers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07

missioner of Nebraska, Lew May.
Were he not the property of the state,
he would, doubtless, be widely sought
by museum agents and exhibited from
one end of the country to the other.
AS it is, several Of these enterprising
gentlemen have unsuccessfully en-
deavored to secure his lordship.
There have been plenty of instances
Of a fish knocking a man out when both
were in the water, but for even a big
fish to accomplish that feat on land
is certainly a novelty.
The catfish weighs 10 pounds. A
catfish that weighs a good deal less
than that is an ugly customer to han
die, for he has vim and bounce enough
for a dozen of some varieties of his
brethren. They are all weaklings
when compared with this 10 FOUNDER,
as the story of his achievements
shows.
He was n Of the big attractions
at the recent state fair at Omaha, for
ever since a plucky fisherman netted
-" ~ "iSSOull river at
Plattsmouth. he has been growing
larger and even handsomer, as fish go.
He showed such a record as a fighter
that his captor, instead of keeping
him and serving him up to
hungry customers, put him in a
tank and awaited developments. They
came soon enough. From being
a big fish he was rapidly becoming an
enormous me and each day increased
the troubles Of his unfortunate cantor
He was getting too big and valuable
as a curiosity to kill, and, at the same
time, his destructive habits threatened
to force his owncr into bankruptcy.
Almost every day he managed to break
the light wooden tank in which he was
at first kept into a greater or less
amount of kindling wood.
When the fair ended it was decided
to transfer the big fellow to the hatch
cries. This was the beginning of
trouble. The big jawed leviathan
rather liked to be on exhibition. He
seemed to look at the people just as
much as they looked at him.
So, when it came to retire
ment, hs objected. How he did
object! Even the venerable Hol-
man, in the days of his dictatorship,
couldn't hold a candle to him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07
HER ASHES IN A CAN.
widower Lehr Carries the Remains n,
His Wife Wherever He Goes.

For several years Louis Lehr, a Ia.
boring man Of Memphis, Tenn, has
carried with him as his constant com.
panion a can looking much like an or.
binary paint or oil receptacle with \
top which screws on, but which, so far
as any one knows, has never been re-
moved, a y the New York World. II
he had been eel with the can only
once Or twice or a dozen times it might
not nave attracted attention, but when
those who knew Lehr found that this
commonplace object was the constant
companion of his life, night and day.
they began to wonder what it con.
tanned. Some of them asked him
about it, now jokingly and again Sc
riously, but he never had any salts
factory answer to give. The first thing
when he got up in the morning Lehr
rious points about the city where his
duties called him. He stood ii while
he worked where he could see 1t con-
stantly, and going home in the evening
he carried it carefully with him. At
night 1t stands IN a little table close
to his bedside, whence he can see it
readily when he wakes. The longer
those who knew him watched this
performance the more mysterious did
it seem and the more lively was their
curiosity. One day last spring some
fellow laborers thought to play a joke
on Lehr by removing the curious little
can when it's owner was not looking
and hiding it. When the usually quiet
and reserved man discovered hat the
precious object was gone it changed
him into something like a mailman.
The W culprits, alarmed by his ex-
cited state, confessed their joke and
returned the can. Ii il had not been
for the interference Of others Lehr
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07
Pearl Bryan's Confession.

Indianapolis, Jan. ,. Mrs. James
Hackney of this city does not believe
that Jackson and Walling are primari-
ly responsible for the murder of Pearl
Bryan. She said to-day that Pearl
Bryan came to her last September and
engaged a oom for which she paid one
weeks rent. While there Pearl Bryan,
Mrs. Hackney says, told her who was
responsible for her unfortunate con-
dition. and that 1t was neither Jackson
nor Walling. Mrs. Hackney says that
If she thought it would do any good
she would write a letter to the gov
n Of Kentucky, asking that the
sentences of Walling and Jackson be
committed.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07
Iowa Teachers Injured.

Des Moines, Jan. ,. - 4 passenger
train on the Keokuk d Western south
bound was wrecked this morning two
miles south of Norwalk, injuring sew
eral passengers, II perhaps fatally.
1t was a heavy train, loaded with
teachers going home from the state
association. The ground under the
track was softenCd by rain so the rails
spread. One coach and baggage car
was turned upside down and others
tipped over. Several passengers We're
bruised. Eugene Chapman, a son of
DR.. r. L. Chapman of Des Moines,
was seriously cut in the left temple
and may die. Conductor Ed Cava-
naugh was also severely hurt. A re-
lief train was SEM from Des MoineS
to bring in the injured.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07

might have rome to the gallows for
mat days work. Before help could
reach them both men were felIed bv
an iron bar that stood handy and as
IL was thought at the time, fatally in
Jured. They recovered afterward. but
tne incident showed more clearly thar
ever the intensity of Lehr's feelings
about the mysterious can. It now an.
pears the can contained the ashes of
MS lead wife. At her death she had
requested that her body be cremated.
Lehr carried out her wish, and, heart
broken at her death, determined never
70 DC separated from her ashes. This
accounts for his constant care of the
LII cah' or urn, as it has proved to be.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-01-07

came so quick and hard, but it drove
him some distance along the floor and
caused him to feel as if he had expert
enced a sudden and violent attack of
muscular rheumatism.
Then the great, big conquering fish
began to tire. The absence from his
Wonted element told on him. The fierce
strokes of the tail became less and
less often until at last they ceased al
together. The monster lay limp and
apparently l~ifeless upon the floor.
This was the coveted opportunity.
one man went forward, and to show
his courage patted the fish. Then he
turend in triumph and the-well,
then there was a sudden Swish and
the man Of courage went into space as
If he had been inspired by a full grown
c~atapault. 1t was the tail again-the
tail of the biggest fish Omaha ever
saw.
There is an end to all things, and
so, after awhile, the fish %capitulated,
was wrapped in a blanket and carried
IN triumph to the hatcheries. When
they dumped him into a tank there he
deliberately sank to the bottom and
refused to move. Whether it was
sulks or exhaustion, no one knows. but
TO see just how he appears glance at
the accompanying illustration.
The tish-strangely enough he has no
name OF his own-has always been con
sidered rather dangerous, ever since he
began to approach his present size.
For days at a time he will sulk, for all
the world just like a child, and then in
a momen seem to reach a fury of pas
sion and do his best to disturb his sur
r~oundings.
Wisely, though, he 10 50 chartered
that tAat powerful tail Of his can in
hict no danger. If it was not for that
there would be no tank in the hatcher
les of sufficient strength to hold him.