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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-09

Ten tons Of granite in one piece re
Gently entered Calais, Me-, from st
Stephens II took eight horses thre'
hours TO haul IL quarter Of mile.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-09

A Middletown Conn. farmer who's
land was taken by the city authoritie
for the new reservoir died i'm MerideI
the other day Of broken heart.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-09

A new vegetable has just been brought
TO Europe from Japan. II combines the
navos ~ tho mtichoke and the aspara
gus and IL as easily cultivated as ths
potato.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-09

A Meredith On. II. } druggist gives 9
goldfish with every bottle Of mediciu
sold.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-09


tcrests were she not to make every effort
in her power to maintain her supremacy
on the seas. What agriculture in to the
United States shipping is to England.
and England will use all her endeavors,
through wise statesmanship and di-
plomacy, to protect the same. Against
this there can DO no reasonable objection
on our part.
Il In the province Of English states
manship TO maintain the commercial
supremacy Of Great Britain ON the seas.
IL In manifest destiny that the United
States shall dispute this supremacy and
from its position control not only it,
own, but the larger part Of the carrying
trade of the world.
Great Britain will not easily give NJ
what she has gained ON tho sea in 20t
years She knows that struggle will
the United States for commercial su
premacy il inevitable and is preparing
for il. England, an island In area no
greater than one of our states, is at ono
the child and ruler Of the seas.
All impartial minds must agree tha
the policy Of maritime reciprocity ha
not only been q failure, but under
American shipping in our foreign trad
and throughout the world has been wei
nigh ruined. The other conclusion force
itself upon the mind that America
shipping, TO grow and prosper as an IN
ldustry, must be protected as 1t was II
the early history of the government.
4 While England has at the head OF ne
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
Coming and Going.

Capt. T. II. Arnold and j. G. Smith,
Of Memphis. Tenn, are guests of r. G.
Stearnes, of Salem, they are also taking
in Roanoke and surroundings.
Mrs. S. V. Payne, of Richmond, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. G. r. Hancock,
at 912 Tazewell avenue.
Edwin Mann, of Bluefield, is q guest Mt
the Ponce de Leon.
Sam Dobyns, conductor on louisville
and Nashville railway, of Birmingham,
Ala, with his wife and son, are visiting
relatives in the city.
Mrs. J. T. Strickland has returned
from her trip TO Baltimore and Atlantic
City, accompanied by her cousins. the
Misses Blanche and Grace Bealmear. and
her sister, Miss Muffy.
Mr.. aud Mrs Robert Harvey, of Mont
vale, returned nome yesterday after a
pleasant visit to Mrs. Maupin on Frank
lin road.
Mrs. Mamie Norvell, of charlottesville,
who has been here for some weeks visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. r. A. Payne, aud
grand daughter, Mrs. j. S. Nicholas, re-
turned home yesterday, accompanied by
Mrs. Payne and her ;great grandchildren
ter, little Lizzie Nicholas.
Mrs. A j. Carpenter, mother of Roy
j. and w. w. Carpenter, former Roa-
nokers, died recently at her home in New
franklin, Nc.
r. II. Fishburne left yesterday for
Crocketts Springs on trip of rest and
recreation of two weeks.
Miss Bessie and NIertie Renncr, of
Sharpsburg, Md, are visiting their
brother, w. E. Renner, of East Roanoke.
Mrs. Lucy r. Beale, of Buchanan, was
in tue city yesterday.
Miss Mamie Rice left yesterday for
Buena Vista to visit frienls
j. Il. Doyle, of Huntington, W. Va, is
registered at the St. James
Capt. w. II. Bailie arrived in the city
yesterday from Lynchburg. u
Bristol Courier: Mrs. Umholtz, of Roa-
noke, is visiting Bristol relatives.
S. H. Egolf. of Buena Vista, was in The
city yesterday on business.
G. w. G. Woolwine left yesterday for a
short vacation in Floyd county and re-
gions round about.
Rev. Collins Denny, of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, will preach in the Methodist
Church ct Salem tomorrow.
DR.. Chas. G. Cannaday returned Thurs
day night from n ten days stay at Mont
gomery White Sulphur Springs.
Rev. j. w. Daugherty of Rchmc nd,
left yesterday for home, after several days
spent in this city preaching sanctifica-
ton.
Several young people left ION the noon
train yesterday to. be present at the ger
man which took place last night at Blue
Ridge Springs.
Mrs. Geo. w. Ramsey and daughter,
Lille, left Thursday night for Philadel.
phia on visit. Mrs. Ramsey will be
absent about two weeks, and Miss Lille
about two months.
Franklin Times Democrat: Mrs. Zel
Bright. of Roanoke, is visiting relatives
in town. J. NJ. Gambill, .of Roanoke,
came over Thursday night and is assist
ing in the Strouse meeting.
Mrs. ]. w. Robinson and little chill
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
CANNON HATED HIS WIFE.
Continuation of the Conspiracy Case in
Norfolk-Sensational Evidence.

Continuation of the Conspiracy Case in
Norfolk-Sensational Evidence.
Norfolk. July 23.-The trial of Joseph
Cannon, E.. Guy Hall and William Smith.
for conspiracy to ruin the character Of
Cannon's wife in order to manufacture
evidence to be used in divorce proceed
ings, was resumed before Justice Tomlin
this morning. A sensation WAS sprung
at the opening of the session by the sur
render of Hall by his bondsmen. He was
sent to Jail.
The evidence to-day was highly sensa-
tional. 1t was proved that Cannon had
said in house of ill-fame, not more than
n week after his marriage, that he hated
his wife. A day or two later he declared
positively that he intended to procure q
divorce, and that he would resort to any
means to accomplish that end. Contrary
to expectations, Smith did not turn
States evidence.
The evidence was closed this afternoon
and argument for the prosecution was
made by the commonwealth attorney.
Several counsel will speak tomorrow.
1t is expected that the argument will he
concluded during the day. Interest in
the case is continually increasing. The
courtroom is crowded ut every session,
and the papers containing reports of the
trial are eagerly read.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
THE GRANDEST REMEDY.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve. merchant, of Chill
howie, Va. certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought all
medical treatment that money could pro-
cure, tried all cough remedies that he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
iaduced to try DIR. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by use of two bot ties. For
past three years has been attending to
business, and says DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is the Crandest remedy ever made,
as it has done so much for him and also
for others in his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't fail
Trial bottles free at Massie's Pharmacy,
100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
NEW LAW FACULTY.

Lexington, Va, July 90 The law
faculty at Washington and Lee Univer-
sity for the coming session will--be COM
posed Of the following: President, Will
liam L. Wilson, Ill. d.; Charles A.
Graves, NJ. A, III. D., dean and profess.
sor of commo" and statute law; II. St.
George Tucker. NJ. A., B. L., prof .ssor
of equity and commercial LAW; William
Reynolds Vance, NJ. a., Phi. D., B. L., as
sistant professor of law
During the session of 1S07-9S a course
of lectures will be delivered by President
Wilson on the Development and History
of Modern Parliamf ntary Systems" Mr..
Edward w. Wilson will be law librarian.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
BUILDING ASSOCIATION SOLVENT.
Denounces the Telegram Sent Out from

Denounces the Telegram Sent Out from
Macon, Ga, as an Infamous. Libel.
Huntsville, Ala, July 23.-The direc-
tors of the Southern Building and Loan
Association of Huntsville held meeting
yesterday III reference to the reported
suit against the association brought in
Macon Ga, and gave out the following
statement:
eve do not owe Milo Abel So, 900, or
any other sum due and demandable
Even if we did, we have in bank over So,
600 with which to pay. The association is
absolutely solvent. All obligations due
and demandable are paid TO September
10. We have anticipated withdrawals to
that date. The balance of July receipts
will be about 81 900, and the August re-
ceipts about $4,000. The telegram sent
out is al infamous libel The First Ma
tional Bank, of this city, will furnish in
formation as to the correctness of this
statement made by the association
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
!, CANDIDATE FOR LYNcH1Na.
Portsmouth Negro Charged With At
tempting to Assault Woman.

Portsmouth Negro Charged With At
tempting to Assault q Woman.
" Norfolk, July 23.-Mrs. Sedie White
hurst, II Portsmouth. has sworn out a
warrant, charging Daniel Herbert, col
ored, with attempted criminal assault
Herbert who had been arrested and jailed
in the morning for@, trespasstng in the
house of Percy Williams, had paid his
fne and been released from custody. He
was just leaving Jail when he was rear
rested on the more serious charge.
Mrs, whitehurst alleges that she was
sheltered on Tuesday night by the wife
of Percy Williams, who put her to sleep
in spare room. She was in partial
stupor when the negro, Herbert. entered
her room by raising n window. She says
he attempted to assault her, but upon be-
ing repulsed, took away from her all the
money she had in, her possession, and
escaped through the window, upon hear
ing the approach of Mrs. Williams, who
opened Che door TO the room, however, in
time to catch sight of the negro. She
will be witness against him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
MONEY OR BLOOD.
lrate Deposition of a Defunct Bank Attacks
Former Officer.

lrate Deposition of Defunot Bank Attacks
Former Officer.
Lynchburg, July 23.-Considerable ex-
element was created on Main street in
front of the National Exchange Bank
about noon to-day by an encounter b@
tween B. E. Hughes, vice president Of the
defunct Traders Bank, and C. o. Bur-
ford, well-known merchant. Burford
was depositor on certificate at the bank
at the time of it's .c+ilapse-to the amount
of several hundred dollars.
Hughes became euarantor on Buford's
certificate, and had promised from time
to time, SO Burford claims, to make good
the amount, which he failed to do. Bur
ford approached him to day and demand
ed the ''money or blood" Hughes could
not pay the money, and Burford. there
upon drew gun and attempted to shoot
him. City Sergeant johnson appeared
on the scene and disarmed Bun ford, who
was placed under bond for his appear
ance before the mayor's court to. morrow
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
WILL PAY TO HANG FIFE.

Richmond, July 23.-City Sergeant Clai.
borne Epps received n letter this evening
submitting a proposition, which, if ac-
cepted, would save the State good bill
and spare one of his deputies the perform,
ance OF Il most trying and painful duty.
Phillip j. Richardson, well-known
builder, wrote to the official Offering to
put up the scnffold for the execution of
the negro Fife, without cost, if he was
allowed to pull the cord that will plunge
the condemned youth into eternity.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
BUTTER KEPT EIGHT YEARS.
Buried in the Well During Freshet, 1t
Was Forgotten.

Charlestown,w Va, July 23.-During
the year of the Johnstown flood, in 1889,
the Shenandoah river was much swollen
During the rise, some of the timber it
swept down struck the millhouse of j.
A. Grigsby, completely dcmolishing it,
burying beneath it all the contents. a
few days ago Mr.. Grigsby, in cleaning
away the debris. found Embedded in the
running water a large roll of butter, as
sweet and fresh as when placed in the
house eight years ago. The long submar-
gence in the spring, however, had en-
tracted all the salt used in making.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
VITRIOL VICTIM DEAD.

Parkersbnrg, w. Va, July 90. Will
liam A. Beatty, the wealthy oil operator,
victim Of the vengeance of Mrs. Edna Hit
chins who threw vitriol on him three weeks
ago, died to day. His wife left several
days ago without seeing him. Mrs. Hit
chins is still at large.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

dren, Hugh and Ella, retr rned to their
home in this city Thursday after having
been absent one month visiting the
parents of Mrs. Robinson at Rural Re-
treat.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

DEATH IN SCOTT COUNTY. -
Gate City. Va, July -Ex-Sheriff
w c. Fugate, of this county, n wealthy
and most popular citizen, died yesterday
and was buried to-day. He was So years
old
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24
WE ARE THE PEOPLE.

WE ARE THE PEOPLE.
AT least, we are the peoples friend, for
we enable them to buy GOOD shoes
CHEAP. Come to either store-Ealem
avenue or Jefferson street-and get Il
square deal and Il good pair of shoes.
BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

1t Is not n remedy put up by any Tom,
Dick or IIarry;it iscompouaded by expert
pharmacists Ely Bros. offer 10 cent
trial size. AJAX your druggist. Full size
Cream Balm so cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST., n. Y.
City.
Since 1861 l have been n great sufferer
from catarrh. tried Ely's Cream Balm
and to all appearances am cured. Terri
BILE headaches from which had long
suffered are gone.--W. j. Hitchcock, late
Major L. S. Vol. and A. a. Gen, Buffalo,
n. y.
If your horses are lame and you find
that no one else is able to make them go
straight. take them around to j. S.
SHANER, 307 Salem avenue, and he
GUARANTEES to make them go all
right. No doubt about this, he is the man
to fix your horses up O. X. This "old
reputation" is played out. Work tells
the tale.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

Big lot beautiful styles in Corded Lawns and Lace
Striped Lawns, worth Sc; marked down Come at
once if you want these Remember the price, SC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

Linen Iomespun for Separate Skirts and Refer Suits
at other stores l24c; the big Cash Store sells for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

One hundred and twenty pieces 'Jaconat Duchesse, y
the best thing that's made in 12ac Lawns; choice lot of
rntings many pretty things in black and white in the lot
they so at just half price at the ''Big Store only &c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

''railor-made Duck Suitings for Separate Skirts al
ways l24c; at the Big Cash Store Zoe.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

Ten pieces best Covert Cloth" for Separate Skirts il
the choicest coors yet Produced just opened fresh from the
hands of the makers, only 124c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-24

ain Holland Dress Linen, % inches wide,
&c. Giner grades at 15c, Tic, 25c, 33c.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
OIL NOTES.

BY Thursday noon last the Standard
Boil Co. had its pipe lines TO the great
lake of oil in Alaska completed. and
Immediately dropped the price Of Penn
svlyduia 10 Csc. next day 10 pay the
costs in the Carter case IT Topped of
another cent and made it G1c and on
Monday, 70 make up for q church sub
scriptiou took of another two cents.
making Ii 6lc.
The way to be good ia this wo-ld is
to be good.
EgEAe,N Black Bros * Co. have a.
rig up on the Thompson HARRISON.
B.ADFORD-The Deyouian Oil Cos
No. or the Ha1ey started of az -
barrels AN hour.
BRowNsDALE- The Welsh OIL Cos.
well on the =. O.. Brown was shot yes
terday and Is good for 4 20 barrels
BENFEEW Phillips No. ,. on the
Robert Patterson, in Penn twp. came
in Tuesday and started of at y bbls.
an hour. This is third sand territory.
Petroleum springs or the west coast
of the Caspian sea, in Russia. caught
fire lately. and now n large territory
covered with oil springs Is burning and
immense loss Is being entalled. The
Russian oil is Of about the same quality
a. the Lima product. west Of here.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
Fires.

T. T. Donaldson 5 house in Coopers-
town was burned a few days ago.
A forest-fire on the Hiadman tract in
Washington twp. this week destroyed
considerable timber
The bathroom Of the Orphans Home
was discovered to be burning. Tuesday
noon. but the flames We're promptly ex-
tinguished by some tre-e1tlngulshers.
The basement Of Smiths Restaurant
on 5. Main street, was set on
fire by the careless use OF
matches by stranger, but the fire was
extinguished before any great damage
was done.
The boiler house Of Pdrvis mill was
discovered 20 be burning Tuesday night,
about O'Clock by the watchman. who
gave the alarm and turned on the wa
ter. and the fire was soon eXtinguished.
The fire seemed to originate in the saw
dust BIN.
About'l1 o'clock last night the house
occupied by Jackson Robinson, the
base ball manager. was discovered to be
on fire, but the fire was extingu1shed
before much damage was done, and at
about o'clock it took fire again and
considerable damage was done. There
was nobody in the house at the first
fire.
The house Of James Elmer, on West
CLAW street. was set on fire last Satur-
day night by an over heated stove. and
the entire inside turned into charcoal.
The firemen responded promptly to the
alarm buf as the house Is on low
ground they could not readily tell
which direction to take. We need a
system OF some kind.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
ACCIDENTS

J. 3. Murphy the. West End bee man
Is carrying a badly burned hand
Geo. Brown. of Mercer ST. was
thrown from his bike. near hamerer S
store Saturday and had his breast
bone fractured.
Chas Gates, a brakeman on the p. x
". struck his head against bridge
last Saturday while his train was run
ming. and was taken 10 the Allegheny
/ General Hospital.
Capt James Bryan and Cook VIM.
Patterson. OF the steamboat John b.
Ford. were killed by the blowing up OF
the boat n the AOnougahela river,
near Charleroi, Monday evening.
Mrs. John Martin OF {. Pearl ST. and
5Irs. Patterson Of Penn Twp were
thrown from their buggy Tuesday,
and Mrs Martin Is reported to have
been seriously injured
John f. Forsythe had one OF his feet
badly crushed by a telephone pole slip
ping upon II while being raised, about
Two weeks ago, but Is able to travel
about again.
Ed Bracken. the liveryman. had q
fit while examining the nay IN Al 1lc-
Candless' barn, a few days ago, and fell
head first down through the hay-hOie TO
the floor below He was badly cut
about the head, and mas been III bed
since. A few months ago he fell from
telegraph pole on the Diamond
Sec-y Carruthers. Of the Y NJ c. a,
and DR.. Headland left Butler early
Saturday morning on their wheels, in
tending TO make the run TO New Brigh-
ton by noon. but going down the Am
berson hill. the other side of Petersvllle,
Mr.. Carruthers lost control Of MS
wheel. could not make the sharp turn
in the road. and was thrown heavily
He was bruised about the face and nip.
and so daZed that he could not tell
where they started from or where they
were going. They rode on TO Har-
lnony. took the train home; and next
day Mr. c. was all right again
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
Humanity.

r. NJ. Porter, Of Pittsburg, Secretary
Of the West Penna Humane Society,
was in Butler, Tuesday, comforting
with our people regarding the work Of
the society, and at a meeting in Burgess
Myres' Office. that afternoon, steps were
taken towards the organization Of a
branch society here. The agents Of
the Society in this town are Jas. 6.
Skillman and Capt. Flanegin; quite a
number Of cases Of cruelty 10 animals
and children have been reported and
the agents think that they should have
an organization TO sustain them in their
work.
Since the above was put in type,
Messers Coulter and Mckee have secur-
ed the use Of the Courtroom from the
Commissioners for Tuesday evening,
when Mr. Porter will again be here,
and will endeavor to create a general
interest in the cause and effect an
organization for that purpose.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
Wedding Anniversary.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thew Campbell of Washington twp. on
Oct. 16, 1881, relatives and neighbors to
the number Of $50 gathered 70 celebrate
their 2Gth wedding anniversary. 1t
was quite a surprise for Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell Mr. Campbell was out in
the field digging potatoes when some Of
the neighbors came along and told him
they were going to his house for dinner
Coming home he found the house and
lawn full of neighbors and friends from
Harrisville and Butler. When dinner
was announced all repaired to the wag
on shed, where the tables were-and 1t
is putting it mild to say that they We're
ladened with the choicest delicacies Of
the season, which yielded an ample sup
ply to the waiting company.
Some very handsome and useful pres
ents were received by Mr.. and Mrs
Campbell, among them ! would only
mention a fine rocking chair FOR each
and stand, these were presented by
their children.
It was delightful day and all seem
ed 10 enjoy themselves. Wishing Mr..
and Mrs Camp bell many happy returns
Of the day, the friends departed saying
it was good TO thus spend day with
loved ones.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-10-21
AN ORDINANCE.

Granting the Prospect Oil and Gas
Company the right TO lay and maintain
pipe lines
SEC. /. BE it ordained and enacted
by the the Town Council of the Borough
Of Portersyille, Pennsylvania, and it is
hereby ordained and enacted by the
authority Of the same, that the privilege
be and is hereby granted to the Pros
pect Oil and Gas Company, the right 70
lay and maintain gas lines in and upon
the several streets and alleys Of the
Borough of Portersville Pa, as may be
necessary for the purpose Of furnishing
the citizens Of the said borough, natural
gas for light, heat and iiRe or other pur
poses.
SIC. =. The said gas lines shall be
laid on top Of ground 10 the satisfaction
Of the Street Committee of the Borough
of Portersville
SEC. 3. Any Ordinance or part Of
Ordinance conflicting with the pro
visions of this Ordinance, be and the
same Is hereby repealed, SO FAR rs the
same affects this Ordinance
JOHN NElPER, President
A. $. MARSHALL ClcIB.
WILLIAM III DAMN, Burgess