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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
The Gentleman Digger.

Some curious stories are told of the
ways of the newcomer to South Africa.
1t is said that recently fresh clerk
was imported for an Office of tho Meth
erlands (TransvaaD railway. The gen.
tieman i'll question was born in Hol-
land, and took thence an alarming
amount of luggage. During the unpacll-
ing of one of his largest boxcs-an oper-
alton which WAS watched with interest
by several of the callow youths col
leagucs-a bright, new steel spade came
to view. Hello, qucricd a bystander,
whats that for:'' Il thought, " re-
piled, i'll all innocence, the youth. 81
thought | might do a little gold dig
ging i'll my leisure hours. "-Westmin-
ser Gazette
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
RAILROAD Y. NJ. c. 4.

The monthly members reception will
he given ut the West End building to.
night, beginning ut $ O'Clock The fol-
lowing programme will he rendered by
the Trinity Church choir, assisted bv
Edward Seeligson:
''Iark, the Herald Angels sing" an
them for choir with soprano and alto solo
by Misses Hcnnie G. Hopkins and Lctitia
Gchrettc.
"Rccitative and Prayer duet for
piano and organ, by Messrs. +. H. Plue-
macher and Edward Scclgson.
1t is the Lords Own Day." qunrtette.
Misses HOPKINS and Gehrctte and Messrs.
Geo. w. Fctzer and W c. Rover.
"'rhe Beulah Land alto solo by Miss
Gehrette.
Air Melodieux,' violin solo by Y. Ii.
pluemachcr.
Glory TO God in the Highest" anthem
for choir and soprano solo by Miss Hop.
kinS.
z; ''Potpourri from Rigolctto,'' duet. or
gan and piano, by Mcssrs. Secligson and
Plrumacher
Fiddle and ~ soprano solo bv Miss
Hopkins with violin obligato by Mr.. Pleu-
macher.
Il Trust IN the Lord, " anthem for choir.
High School Cadets, piano solo by
Mr.. peumacher
No admission will be charged. rs it i.
the regular monthly reception free to all
y cordial invitation j. extended TO All the
public.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
RENfE\NI.

Did hear him? Have heard anything
else since Thursday night: VIII ever he
able to listen to any other violin? Did
You dare to breathe durino the whole
evening? Wasn't he delighted with him.
self Did you see DIR. NJ. clilch mis- fist
and set his teeth for fear he would shout
Glory! Halclujah' Amen" No, but
did you see that faraway look the idea
con wore was it i'll ectasy or frenzy
EVEN his bald head flushed with delight
And that Oregon lady, did you sec her
hammer the banister and hear her SIGH at,
every turn of the bow? No, but couldn't
help remarking the calm delight which
settled on the care worn face OF our new
postmaster as he watched that weird
hand weld the low, until gradually he
was drawn forward almost off his feet ana
his face looked as il he had Just "popped''
and been accepted. DID YOU note the
Judge" He held his breath so long that
| became concerned lest lie might forget
to breathe altogether, and what chubby
angel he would have made And the
school mistress; she isn't often ut IL loss
foi good, pure English iii which to ex-
press herself, but as those dulcet harmo-
mes took flight from the violin. and rose
ana swelled, or gently, soothiEgly settled
INTO almost inaudible angel whispers, had
she attempted expression I fancied she
might in her vain effort To find the right
word, have sighed something like "ge-lo-
rrus"'-Ogle County polo. I'D Press.
The sale of seats for the Reneuyi con-
cert progresses i'll a way to Indicate that
the public appreciates the treat in store
Those who have never heard this great
artist should not fai! to improve the pres
ect-p perhaps the last-opportunity; those
who have heard him need no advice They
have already secured seats
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired-out nervous system to a healthy
vigor is Electric Bittcrs. This medicine
is purely vegetable acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach,
gently stimulates the liver and kidneys
and aids these organs in throwing off i'm.
purities i'll the blood. Electric Bitters
improves the appetite, aids digestion and
is pronounced by those who have tried it
IT'S the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic. Try it, Sold for soc or 81 per bot
tie ut Massic's Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson
street
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
How Spongcs Arc Pronacatcd.

There are great many things which
the scientists of today are not able TO
explain, and il great many others over
which they have frequent discussions,
owing to Il difference of opinion. Tho
method by which spongeS are propagated
when left to themselves is one of these
mooted scientific questions. Some de-
clare that they are reproduced from
true eggs; Others arc equally positive
that they arc propagated from buds =
ST. Louis Republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
HUSTINGs COURT.

iUSTINGS COURT.
The january term OF the hustings cout
began yesterday morning ut 10 O'Clock,
Judge Woods presiding.
The grand jury for the term was sworn
in as follows; &. y. Moomnw, a. G..
Chewing. Samuel Kinnier. G. |. Luns-
ford, ID. II. Matson, Thomas Engieby, j.
j. Adams, j. ". Curl and l.. l.. Down
ing.
After the jury had been sworn the
judge gave them some special inStruc-
lions on the question OF murder. In or
der for the olTense to he murder in the
first degree he said there must he IL delib-
crate and premeditated taking of the life
of another. This generalization he said
however, need only exist for a moment
Where generalization WAS lacking it
would not bc murder in the first degree
hit might be II lower grade, and rs such
manslaughter. The jury then retired to
consider the cases brought before them.
The principal business done by the
court yesterday was the calling and fix
ing the days for the trial of the various
cases coming up during this week, rs fol-
lows; The case OF Walter .Iamison,
charged with felony, was set for Tuesday.
the 9TH. The case of II. j. Quinn, charged
with seduction, was set for Wednesday,
the 9th, and that of l.. &. Watts, charged
with perjury, was set for Thursday, the
18th, as well as that of Robert Conner,
charged with grand larceny. In the case
of the latter the following jury has been
summoned: J. H. Earman, +. B. Thomas
w. III. Grove, II. X. Rice, j. G. lIatha
way, O. H. Gray, j. c. Jones, j. W, Bos-
well, j. y. Traynham, J. Il. Schick, w.
ID. Gray, &. j.. Eiiason, T.. O. Bickers, r.
NJ. Kent, ,Jr. l.. Blair, ST., and c. b.
Price.
In the case of +. Galloway, fined $40 by
Justice Wood, of the police court, for
hisordcrly conduct, and who appealed to
the hustings court, the decision of the
lower court was affirmed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.

There were excellent congregations ut
this church Sunday in spite OF the prcva.
lence of the grippe. AT the morning hour
the sacrament of the Lords supper was
administered to Il large number of COM
municants. The pastor preached from
John POLL, But Mary stood without
ut the sepulchre weeping" At night the
text was Ephesians, $50. "And grieve
not the Holy Spirit of God" Two young
men united with the church, one by let
ter and the other on profession of his
faith. The pastor stated that since the
first of last April fifty. two persons had
united with the church OF these thirty
four came on profession of faith, one by
statement and sixteen 'y letter. Five
members had died in that time and two
children Of members. He had attended
eighteen funerals in all. Twenty.thI ee
persons had been dismissed by letter. He
mad baptized twenty eight persons, four
teen adults and fourteen infants At the
morning service the congregation had the
pleasure Of hearing Miss Kincannon Sing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
IN THE WORLD IF FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, Jan. 4.-The stock market
to day was dull and irregular with Il
lower tendency. The forenoon trading
was narrow, although the Changers were
trifle less sluggish than tile general list.
Lower London prices and foreign sales
stimulated near aggression, bu5 the mar
ket received effective support ut intervals
and covering was quite apparent in some
of the specialties. Around I o'clock the
market sold Off sharply on the announce
ment of the St. Paul bank failures. Al
though the news of the suspension was
attended by statements of belief that the
troubles were merely local. the effect was
to unsetlle the confidence of conservative
interests. The bears We're also helped Ivy
the prevailing uneasiness regarding pos
sible Congressional action on some lnpor-
tant financial measures. The large secu-
rity holders in the leading shares con-
tinue to augur hopefully of the imme-
date future Of the market owing. to the
high price of and sharp foreign demand
for wheat, the exceptionally large accu-
mutation of funds, expectations of reviv.
ing general business and the easier ten
dency of money abroad. The bears lay
stress upon the absence of outside inter
est, the bank failures and dullness of gem
eral trade The closing was dull and
weak at important fractional net losses
IN many shares.
MONEY MARKETS.
New York, Jan. 4.-Money on call easy
mt 1-2 p. C.. last loan ,: closed, 1-2a2
p C. Prime mercantile paper, 3 12a4 l-2.
Sterling exchange steady with actual bis
mess in bankers bills at -.S6 IA for de-
mana and SO .2a4 SO 81 for sixty days
Posted rates, 4,S4a4.S4 12 and 4.S7a4 IS.
Commercial bills, 4.S2 12. Bar silver,
ia rs. Silver certificates, CT 3-4a65 Ia.
CHICAGO.
Chicago Jan. 4.-Wheat to-day lost
cent of the 5-S gained Saturday, chiefly
on account of landing profits which were
sufficiently enticing at the opening adj
vance. The Northwest bank failures
were also influential to II degree. Other
markets were more or less affect ed, corn
declining about > :, oats, Ia and provis-
ions 12 To IL l-2
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
Ronnx bobby Shafto.

An early version will be found in
Bells rhymes of Northern Bards, Z"
page 293, and Sir c. Sharps 'Bishop-
rick Garland, page OF. Tho latter runs
as follows:
Bobby Shaftos gone to sea,
Silver buckles ut his knee
He'll come back and marry me,
Benny Bobby Shafto
Bobby Shafto's bright and fair.
Combing down his yellow hair.
He's my ain for cvermair,
Bonny Bobby Shafto.
According to Sir G. Sharp, the song
was used for clectioncering purposes i'll
1861, when Robert Shafto of Whit
worth, Esq, was the favoritc candi-
date and was popularity called 'Bonny
Bobby Shafto. : His portrait ut Whit
worth represented him as very young
and very handsome and with yellow
hair Miss Bollasyse, the heircss of
Brancepcth, is said TO have died for
love of him. Notes and Queries.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
WEEK OF PRAYER.

The week of prayer Tor the Presbyte
rian Churches OF this city began last
night with services conducted by w. S.
McClannahan, of the Westminster
League, in the lecture room of the First
Presbyterian Church. Tonight the ser
vices will be held at bethany and on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday nights they
will be held at the Second Presbyterian
Church. There will be no services at the
First Presbyterian Church Wednesday
night on account of the above arrange
ments. 49,,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
FOURTH AVENUE CHURCH.

The services, at the Fourth Avenue
Christian Church Sunday morning and
evening were of more than usual interest
and were well attended Rev. Ira ~
Kimmel, the pastor, preached an excel
lent sermon on both occasions, his text
in the morning being from the 26 chapter
of Acts and at night from the eth verse
of the 9th chapter of Galatians. Three
persons were admitted INTO the church ut
the morning service and were baptized at
night.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
NEWSpApER NAN DEAD

New York, Jan. l.-Mchael j. Me-
Gratll, manager of the Wall street bureau
OF the Associated Press died to day ut
his home in Brooklyn, of Bright s'disease
For twenty-five years he had been in the
service of the Associated Press. He was
IL man of high character and universally
respected. Mr.. McGrath was one of the
Oldest newspaper workers in Wall street.
At The time of his death he was II mem-
Der Of the Brooklyn board of assessors
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

One is always refreshed by the pres
ence of cheerful people. The thought
ought to teach us II salutary lesson to
BIO always cheerful ourselves. The
CHEEKY person, who has IL pleasant smile
for all. ii genial word for every ac-
quaintance, a happy expression for the
world, is this person whose companion
ship is sought, whose presence is indis-
pensablo ut a party or dinner and whose
absence is always noted Exchange.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
THE MISSION AT ST. ANDREWS

All the services ut St. Andrews Cath
Ole Church on Sunday were well attended
and deep interest was manifested. Father
Hopper and Father Cant, in their adj
dresses, appealed both to the heart and
understanding, while the music ut all the
services was beautiful. During the week
services will lie held daily On account
OF the lack of room the services this week
will he for women only. Next week the
services will be for men only.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
TILLNLAN,S CONTEST.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. &c. y. Till
man, Republican candidate for governor,
set at rest to-day rumors that he would
not contest the election of X. |. Taylor,
governor. elect, by announcing his conn-
sci, who are Louis Sheppard, OF Chatta'
nooga; :. w. Hawkins, of Huntington,
and Snnncl WntSon. of this city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
THE IDAHO FUSION.

Boise City, Idaho, Jan. 4 -Govcrnor
Steunenburg and the other State officers
We're sworn in shortly before noon with
ont ceremony of any kind Both branches
of the legislature met ut noon and were
organized by the Democrats and silver
Republicans. The latter voted solidly
with the Democrats
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
Only Once.

DO you mean to say. said tho soul
full young woman, that you havonever
yet met the woman whose presence and
touch thrilled your whole being in an
utterly indescribable manner"
"Only once, said the weary young
man. 1T was when | was i'll the hands
Of a woman dentist. London An
swers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
EsCORTING a MURDEREE.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 1.-The limmit
RIFLES have been ordered to Beaumont to
escort George Harrison to Woodvllc,
where he will he tried for murder. 1t
was feared that Harrison would be
lynched. Adjutant General Mabrcy will
accompany the troops.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
Ono Letter Missing.

In an advertisement of railway
company requesting the owners of I'M
claimed goods to remove their merchan-
disc the letter app YVES dropped from
the word lawful in tho notice, which
ended thus: Come forward and pay
the awful charges on the same. Pitts
burg Chronicle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

For pain in the chest piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain $ Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of the
pain, and another on the back between
the shoulders, will afford prompt relief.
rms is especially valuable in cases where
the pain is caused by Il cold and there is
tendency towards pneumonia. For sale
by The Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
CALLED TO BLTEFIELD.

DIR. Chas. c. Cannaday, of Roanoke
Va, was called here Yesterday in consul
tation with Drs. Crockett and Dickey in
regard to the serious illness of ". w
Gillispie. Mr.. Gillspie's condition is
slightly IMPROVED. Observation-Disclosures
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
ELY BROTHERS.

16 Warren street. New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. | can emphasize his statement,
1T is II positive cure for catarrh if used
rs directed. Rev. Francis w. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mont.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

Tho name Agag, mentioned in jew
ish history rs that of an Amalckito
king, was used i'll common by all SOW
ercigns of that country.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
THIS is YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular CataIrh and Hay Fever
Cure tEly's Cream Balm) sufficient TO
demonstrate its great merit. Full size
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

We still receive our cream from the
Polytechnic Institute. Our ice cream
will satisfy YOU. Try it. J. J. Catogni.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05
sUNDAY.sCHooL UNION.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Baptist Sunday school union was held
sunday afternoon Mt the First Baptist
Church. The attendance was large and
the proceedings of very interesting
character. The following officers for the
next quarter were elected President, p.
W. Reynolds; vice president Is. a. Jones:
secretary, r. /. Williams: treasurer.
Park Price
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

If You once use it you will never again
be without it. Ponds Extract is nature :
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

KIMBALL COAL! KIMBAIL COAL,
The cheapest and best substitute for
Anthracite coal w. X. Andrews Il Co.,
Roanoke agents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

FOR POCAIIONTAS NUT OR LUMP.
COAL GO TO w. X. ANDREWS &
CO., 2l9 SALEM AVENUE. Their
teams have bells.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

Beautiful lamps, latest style, lowest
prices. Gravatt's Fair, Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-05

~ NIGHTS at the St-enG TncGt-r London.
40 nights at tue I.yceum, New YORK.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
ST. HELENs MINING DISTRICT.
Portland Men Investigating and Buy
inc pranRrtie~.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TOLEDO. Oct. 1.-THE Mountain Fairy,
on the head OF the Toutle river. was sold
the other day to Messrs. Charles Bartram
and L. Zeitfuchs, Of Portland. for S-Uo
each. A crew of men Is on the way TO
commence development work.
Other deals with Portland men will be
made IN the next few days. and everything
shows that the attention due the district
from Portland is slowly forthcoming.
The Bullion Consolidated. Of Tacoma,
sent out large amount Of supplies and A
crew Of men, and is now working In good
earnest on the Trade Dollar. Mr.. St.
Johns and Prof. Heine. OF Tacoma. are
experimenting the work.
Mr.. X. LudloT, In company with Mr..
Unzicker. Of Butte. Mont. is paying the
dictrict another visit
Arrangements are nearly completed to
start work on the Samson property.
Toledo is beginning 70 feel the wave OF
prosperity. Quite a number of new build
ings are going up. including first class
hotel and new saloon. The -four mill is
running night and day. Mr.. r. A. Strac-
han and A. A. Brickstocke are erecting
buildings for their steriliZed vegetation
process.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
NORTHWESTERN NEWS NOTES,

A hosting and pumping plant for tho
winnipeg mine in Wellington camp, B. C.
IS on its way to the property, and develop
ment work will be pushed.
J. c. Balm, living on 8. ]. Chadwick s
farm, eight miles north OF Colfax. had
an average Of s. bushels of wheat per
acre from "A acres Of measured land.
The Skagit county commissioners have
declined 10 make an additional tax levy on
school district No. Is property. 10 make
up deficiency IN the bond interest fund.
a. Castleman. a resident OF Boundary
Creek. y. c.. shot a large panther a few
days sinoa on his ranch. 10 has been
long time since panther has been saen in
that section.
Lawrence Sutherland. wheat hauler.
entered the Grand Central hotel at
GeneSee. Idaho. and commenced cuttina,
the ollcloth on the floor of the wash room
with his knife. When demonstrated with
he nred two shots at Charles Moore son
OF the landlord. and a result IS under
bonds 10 the grand jury.
An unknown man was found by the sec
ton hands lying alongside the road near
Co!faN. His l.sad was badly bruised and
he was semi-unconscious. taking In an in
coherent manner, He says he fell from
wagon the day before, but Remembers
nothing more. His head was In a terribLa
condition, but there are prospects OF his
recovery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-15
1T SET THE TOWN AG0G.
Former Manager of Mount Vernon
bank Suddenly Divorced While
Absent I'm Alaska.

Special Dispatch 70 the Post-Inteiligencer.
MOUNT VERNON, Oct H.-This city
has been agog with gossip the past few
days over a divorce proceeding which, be-
cause OF the prominence OF the parties IN
VOWED and the great secrecy maintained.
has caused no end OF comment The fur
Their fact that none OF the general public
knew OF any infelsclty between those IN
terested added such a degree OF surprise
70 the announcement OF the divorce as to
amount TO actual CONSERVATION. There is
an clement OF scandal In the gossip. but
this Is not credited by many and, least or
all BY the defendant In the divorce pro-
ceedings. The name OF a well-known busi-
ness man Is mentioned as having been IN
strumental in breaking up the family.
Judge Houser, behind closed doors. the
other day with none but T.. e. Million. at
tornsy for the plaintiff. and Frank Quin-
by. attorney for the defendant, present,
granted divorce to Mrs. Mabel s. Moody
from her husband. c. s. Moody. late man
ager Of the First National bank.
II Andree. with his famous balloon, had
alfghted in Mount Vernon. II could not
have caused more surprise than did the
news OF the divorce. g. S. Moody was a
most active business man. and for six
years up 20 some two months ago, was
cashier and manager OF the First Ma
tlonal bank, Of this city a branch of the
dexter ftDskpH Danht OF seattle. ne went
East soon after coming here and married
Miss Mabel S. Proved Of Monmouth.
Ill. a rich farmers daughter They had
a fine home here and appeared 10 be de-
voted 20 each other.
Mr.. Moody was a leader In all public en-
terprises and was so thoroughly trusted
and held In such esteem. that he was the
receiver and assignee Of numerous large
business enterprises in various parts OF
the county. He was part owner in
steamboat and had various personal hold
ings in real estate and business property.
When the KlOndike excitement broke out
he suddenly made known his determine
ton to 60 1t took four days TO dispose
OF HIS numerous trusts and TO get awav
for the land OF gold. It was only done
at a sacrifice. and when debts were paid
and the wife provided for. nothing re-
NAMED for the trip 10 the north. This did
not deter Mr. Moody from starting, and
he went, early I'm the first great rush. and
has since been fighting manfully with the
fearful difficulties on skaguay trail. carry
ing more and working harder than any
one not thoroughly determined could pos
slbly have done
Mrs. Moody Is a handsome woman and
was greatly respected IN the community.
She was expensive In her tastes and her
husband humored her TO his last cent. He
was regarded as a model husband. and this
fact adds peculiar interest to the startling
divorce proceedings.
As soon as she secured the divorce. Mrs
Moody left for the East The ground al
legged was incompatibnity and the proceed
ings were not seriously contested. No Wit
ness was called except Mrs. Moody herself.