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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
a RULING FROM ROME.
Children Born in America of Foreign
Parents May Join Churches Where
English is Used

Chicago, May 25.-Rome has just trans.
mitted to the Catholic Church in the
United States the most significant ruling
of recent years bearing on ecclesiastical
matters in America. The decision, which
has reference to parishes made up of for.
eigners, is literally rs follows:
Children born in America of foreign
parents whose native language is not the
English are not Obliged when of age to be-
come members of the parish tc which
their parents belong, but have the right
TO Join parish in which the language of
the cOuntry-that is, English lis used
2. Catholics not born in America. but
knowing the English language, have the
right of becoming members of II parish in
which English is in USE and they cannot
he. compelled to submit to the jurisdiction
of the rector of II church built for people
who continue TO speak the language of n
foreign country.
The evident purpose OF Rome ia to
make English the language Of the Amer
lean church AS speedily as possible and
thus to encourage development of n spirit
of union among members of the Catholic
faith.
Parishes in which n foreign language
is used are tolerated rs temporary insti-
buttons which will disappear. as soon rs
the conditions making their erection ex-
pedient have passed away. The present
ruling is consistent with the general pol
icy adopted and followed by Leo MIL
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
TO VIRGINIA. BEACH.

The Washington Post, of May %,
printed the following:
All arrangements have been made for
the contemplated excursion of the Jon.
ME Juniors to Virginia Beach, that IA
by the way, the only resort in Virginia
enjoying the distinction, on the Saturday
preceding Decoration Day.
The party will be taken to Norfolk by a
special palace boat, and carried from that
point by special train to Virginia Beach,
spenirg Sunday ut the Princess Anne Ho-
tel, where IL complimentary concert will
he given the guests by the club on Sun
day night, assisted by several lady
friends of the Jonnies.
On Monday the boys will reproduce nj
the Academy of Music their opera under
probsbly the most favorable auspices
they have as yet appeared.
Mrs. Jas. y. Lee, of Norfolk, as presi-
dent of the 2. b. Chapters, of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, assisted by her
committee. has the attraction in hand.
and the Jonnies feel greatly enthused by
the prospects.
Several prominent newspaper men of
Washington will accompany this PARTY
to Virginia Beach from the North as the
GUESTS of the Princess Anne Hotel.
Bob Pannill the general passenger
agent of the Virginia Beach railroad.
who has been working this up, viii! come
to Washington and return with the party.
The total number of people estimated to
arrive on this occasion will be 800
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
VIRGINIA'S RESOURCES AND AID.
VANTAGES.

DR.. Paul Scherer, Immigration agent
of the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company, has issued Il circular setting
forth the business openings in Virginia
in such an intelligent and systematic
manner that all who read it cannot fail
to be greatly enlightened as to the agri-
cultural resources and business advan-
tages of the State. According to his ci.
cular, which is entirely correct in al, that
it claims, there are l21 600 farms in this
State producing products to the amount
of $4,000, 900. In the industries OF the
state oO,OO0 people are employed and
their products are estimated at SSS, 900
600. The products of the mines OF Nir-
ginia are estimated at S6,000,000, and
those of the fish and oyster industry at
$1,000, 600. immigration in the past five
or six years has turned steadily south
ward and with the increase of population
the necessity for diversified farming and
local industries is plainly apparent
AS to what will pay in this State in
the way of farming the circular truly
says the people of Virginia can raise any
crop grown in n temperate climate. Viz.
ginia farmers, DR.. Scherer says, are not
troubled with problems of what to raise,
but how tc dispense of farm products.
Virginia is so near the large commercial
centres of the East that her people can
compete both with the South and West.
Capital, however, has not yet found it's
way in this direction, says tie circular,
ard more commission merchants to
handle the products of Virginia farms
are needed. As to openings in that line
of business, there are chickens and eggs
to be shipped East. Hay and feed dealers
should contract with farmers to raise
sufficient feed stun, rs hay is largely in-
ported. Wool merchants would find it
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
MAY SAVE GORDY,S LIFE.
Remarkable Story OF Letter Showing
His Innocence.

Remarkable Story of Letter Showing
His Innocence.
Georgetown, Del, May ga sensa.
tion was created here to-day when it be.
came rumored that Lawyer Cullen, the
chief attorney for the defense in the Cor.
dey case, had in his possession letter
which stated that the writer and n COM
panion had plotted the murder OF Mrs.
Lewis, for whose death James NJ Gordy
is to hang June 1. The story comes
from Gordy's cell, and he says thut he
has been assured that his attorney has
the letter and that the case is to be in.
vestigated.
Gordy talks as though he was firmly
convinced that the writer can and will
he traced, as he says he has an idea who
the parties are. 1t is in keeping with
the theory advanced by him in an inter
view Tuesday last, when he stated that
he su ipected certain persons in Newark,
n. D., OF having worked up the Job and
personated him,as they knew all about
his private affairs. He says that the let
ter states that there were two in the plot:
that they induced Mrs. Gordy to convert
everyt thing she had into cash. even her
furniture which was sold to q dealer
whose name was given; that one of them
married her, then brought her down into
the accomplice. who had gone before met
them at the river and took charge of her
after after she was placed in tho boat,
and thsn finished the murder the othe T.
had begun.
at the trial the question was argued as
to whether one man could have done all
it was claimed Gordy did in the time al
lotted him. Especially was it doubted
whether he could have rowed the boat a
mile up the creek and disposed of the
body in the manner described in the
short time the woman's companion that
night is known to have spent on the river.
1t is also recollected that mysterious
stranger had been in Georgetown and
Milton for two days, and that he dsap-
peared on the night of the murder. Cor
dy claims that this was the accom- plice
and one of the real murderers. Gordy
has always admitted that he came down
on that train, but always insisted that
he drove 'eisurely to his home, and also
that the satchels and handbag found,
ana which it was claimed belonged to
Mrs. Lewis. were the property of his
wife, who dice! three years ago.
The sensation created by the latest
story is widespread, and many are asking
if Gordy is guilty. Lawyer Cullen cold
not be seen to verify Gordv's story OF the
letter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
GLAD OLE TT.

Roanoke has succeeded in getting the
Democratic convention. The State com
mittee met in Richmond on Thursday
night Mt Murphy's Hotel and selected
Roanoke rs the place OF meeting Roam
oke put up IA good fight for the conven
ton, and we arc glad she succeeded in
getting it. The basis of representation
was made one delegate to every one hun
drcd votes or fraction over fifty cast for
the Democratic candidate in the last pres
idential election. This will make 1000
delegates. From the place selected
Roanoke, in Southwest Virginia-it
would seem that things are moving w.
forwards. Montgomery Advertiser.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
a VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington, Ind.
SUM- writes: You have valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and |
can cheerfully recommend it for Consti-
patton and sick headache, and as II gen
cral system tonic it has no equal" Mrs.
Annie Stehle, 2625 Cottage Grove Ave,
Chicago, was all run down, could not eat
nor digest food, had backache which
never left her and felt tired and weary,
but six bottles of Electric Bitters restored
her health and renewed her strength
Prices Oh cents and 81. Get bottle ut
Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

The Spanish do not relish fighting
duels as much as the French, but ms II
combat between two monsieurs is not Of
ten fatal and us IL great deal Of glory is
one of the concomitants of such proceed
ure. of course Johnny Crapaud is willing
to take his chances the seconds of the
Duke of Tetuan, the Spanish minister of
foreign affairs, and Professor Comas, the
liberal senator whose jaws were boxed by
the Duke, have decided very wisely that
duel was not necessary in that case and
the affair has been amcably settled. This
is much better than trying TO Kill each
other, fcr II Spanish duel means some
thing.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Idvanced science

Doubly sad because advanced science
could have saved her! Munyon has n
specific for all kinds of headache. which
cures In three minutes and leaves no de-
pressing effects. One or two doses will
stop Sick Headache. NEURALGIA Head
aches from Indigestion. Nervousness
Overwork. Colds Intemperance, or Rail-
road or Ocean Travel.
In striking contrast to the above sad
case Is that of Mrs. T. Hardin 3. $50 Ger
mantown Avenue. Philadelphia. Pa, wife
of the Clerk of the Board Of Education
who says: For thirty years I suffered
with sick headache. which appeared in
attacks of severe pain. so intense that I
was Obliged to remain in bed for days
at n time. These attacks appeared al
most every week. and at no time did I
ever receive relief. although consulted
the most skilled physicians In the city
The headaches seemed to wear them
selves out and then commence anew. AT
last / was induced to try Munyon g
Headache Cure. The relief was magical
and almost instantaneous. followed I'M
the treatment and was completely cured
for three years have passed and have
had no return of the headaches. 7 have
recommended Munyon's Remedies to q
number of my friends. and 7 have re-
ceived their most sincere thanks for
MANY wonderful cures that have been ac-
complished by these little pellets"
Professor Munvon has n separate spe-
cific for each disease, the only logical
system of medicine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Chicago dispatch says national as
ISOLATION of 1000 operating telephone ex :
changes will be formed in that city this
week in opposition to the Bell Company.
In the meantime the Missouri branch of
the last named corporation will increase
its capital strock from $500, COO to 50, 900, :
600. There must be money in the tele.
phone business.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
THURSDAYS ELECTION.
Upon each ballot to be voted OH Thurs
day will appear the words
Convention.
No Convention.

If you wish to vote to require the leg
is,ature to provide for the election of del
egates to n convention to revise and
amend the State constitution, strike out
the words ''No Convention" If you
wish to vote against convention, strike
out the word Convention"
The line left untouched by your pen or
pencil will be taken to be expressive of
your wish in the premises, and your vote
will be counted accordingly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

profitable to establish warehouses. Hop
hops can be grown in Virginia rs any of
those imported. apples and other fruits
are largely grown and the products of the
State in this line are second only to Cal
ifornia and Georgia; while in the matter
of apples Virginia pippins can beat the
world. Dealers in hides. honey and WAX,
horsehair and feathers. agricultural and
garden seed, evaporate6 fruit, sorghum,
maple sugar, medicinal plants and vege-
table oils, could build mp large bust
ness if they would investigate and invest.
AS to textile Industries the circular
sets forth the fact that there are splendid
openings for cotton factories, wooden
mills, flax and hemp users and linen and
rome manufacturers; also for shit and
pants factories and for Knitting mills
and matters. In connection with farm
ing the following special industries would,
DR.. Scherer says pay we'll: Sweet pota-
toes dried and ground into meal; fruit ex-
tracts; jelly making; vinegar and yeasts;
sunflowers; starch and glucose: mustards
and tannin extracts. AS to minor indus
tries the raising Of birds, flowers, seeds
and fruit trees and the making Of straw
and willow ware are mentioned as fur
nishing profitable openings. In mineral
industries we can make any amount of
beautiful glass, and have abundant lime
stone for lime kilns and cement: also pot
terry clay, kaolin and feldspar, mica and
barytes, gypsum and land plaster.
AS to the timber II sources of the State
we have hard and soft woods for furni-
tnre factories, and fine trade for them,
too: also for stave, handle and barrel
works, sash. blind and door factories,
veneer works, wood carving ETC., etc.
All OF the industries named above will
bear close inspection and those having
capital to invest will miss the opportu-
nifty Of a Ii fetme if they fail TO profit by
the facts set forth in the circular. The
people Of Virginia, DR.. Scherer says, I'M
derstand perfectly the Importance of home
industries: and give not only good words,
but actual assistance to those who start
them. Labor here is cheap; raw mater
ials abundant; water power can he had in
unlimited quantities and the climate is
all that may he desired; while industries
located in Virginia command trade,
Southwark, Westward and Northward.
Young men in the North and West of fair
business qualifications II plenty of ener-
gy and grit, and with ii small capital, if
supported by an honest name, will find
the Old Dominion the country par excel
lcnce of the United States.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Nearly $2,0O0,00O in gold was sent to
Europe yesterday, but the Treasury bal
there being no material reduction of the
surplus since the outflow began. Posi-
bly, the fact that the Republicans are in
power has something to do with this.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION.

This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle is guar.
anteed. 1t will cure and not disappoint.
1t has no equal for Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Bron
chitis, La Grippe, Cold in the Head and
for Consumption. it is safe for all ages,
pleasant to take, and, above.all, n sure
cure. 1t is always well to take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills i'll connection with DR..
Kings New Discovery, rs they regulate
and tone the stomach and bowels. We
guarantee perfect satisfaction. or return
money. Free trial bottles Mt Massie's
Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson street. Regu-
lar size, 80 cents and 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Iowa wholesale grocers have come to
grief by specializing in tea and have sent
delegation to Washington to see what
Senator Allison can do for them. The
proposed tariff of ten cents per pound
was what did the work for them. Before
this tax was publicly stated they sold
for future delivery in such quantities that
If called on to furnish taxed tea they
would be practically ruined
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Queen Victoria was &c years old on
Monday and has reigned longer than any
ruler England ever had. All of her kin
folks on this side of the big water wish
her many happy returns OF her birthday
and many more years of her beneficent
reign.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
A System Builder

Is needed by everyone at this
season of the year. The lack
of energy, and depressed, list
less feeling which takes pos
session of the system every
Spring is caused by a slug
gish, impure condition Of the
blood. The blood ne c d S
cleansing and purifying SO
that the unpleasant effects of
Spring will be obviatcd. A
few bottles of S. S. S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

"All Governor O'Ferrall's Senatorial
candidacy needs" remarks n Virginia
exchange, ais some trained managers. {"
If Mr.. O'Ferrall really possesses such n
thing as n Senatorial boom it's real need
is trained nurse.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
UAVEAiEYER ON TRIAT

Washington, May 25.-IIavemeyer, the
sugar king, began his fight for liberty
this morning. The trial was scheduled to
begin at 10 O'Clock, and began fairly
prompt. Only few spectators were
present, being mostly negroes out of jobs.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

In RENTING the sentence of dismissal
imposed By the court martial upon Cap
tain Romeyn, Of the Fifth United States
Infantry, for assaulting Lieutenant
O'Brien ,of the same regiment. President
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
DETAINED AT QUARANTINE.

New York, May 25.-The British shin
Somali, from Calcutta, was detained at
Quarantine this morning for fumigation,
the quarantine avs still being in force
against all vessels from Indian norts.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Hold-ups Mt night are getting SO com.
mon in Richmond that people outside the
metropolis of the State are wondering
"where the police of that city are at"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
SOUTHERN ASSEMBLY,.
An Interesting Discussion With Regard
to the Terms of Officers.


Charlotte, n. c., May 25.-The Assem-.
bly, reconvened this morning at 0:3O after
the delightful rest from labor which the
Sabbath brought. The most interesting
discussion of the day was in reference to
the answer returned by the committee on
bills and overtureS to Lafayette Presby-
terry, in regard to its request that the
terms of the stated and permanent clerks
be fixed at four years. The present clerks
are Drs. Farris and Wilson and have
been four years. Mr.. Mister represented
the Lafayette Prestytery on the floor.
DR.. King was the strongest advocate for
the change of term. DR.. Il c. Bird and
Rev. Mr. Miller were leaders of the oppo.
sition.
Advocates of the change argued that It.
was wise to make the rule now while
Drs. Wilson and Farris were the officers.
so that when they came to lay the work
down there would be no embarra ssment
in electing their successors. Those on
posed to the change suggested that the
movement might be suggested as with n
pesonal motive. They also thought the
adoption OF the change ineXpedient, be-
cause it would preciptate Al scramb BILE for
office every four years. DR.. Reid offered
substitute "that the change suggested
was ineXpedient." Carried by vote of
Sc to 60.
Reports were read from the committees
OH publication and Sabbath.
AT II o'clock, DR.. STRICKEN, of Union
Theological Seminary, delivered au nd
dress on the nature. value and special
utility of the catechisms, one of the West
minister addresses. 1t was u strong and
powerful argument
This afternoon the assembly accepted
an invitation from President Shearer, of
Davidson College, to visit the college,
twenty miles from here
The order for last night was continu-
ancc of the observance OF the Westmins-
ter celebration. ,the address was made
by Rec. DR.. Tadlock, of the Theological
Seminary at Columbia.
'Co'ored CHARACTERIZATION" is the order
for tomorrow morning. To morrow af-
ternooD, the next place of meeting is to
be decided. New Orleans and Richmon Il
have each made claim. Dr. Palmer
sent letter with the New Orleans invi-
tation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

BACHRACll, the twin store shoe man,
can sell you the best shoes in town for the
least money. Fine stock in both stores.
Salem avenue and also on jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
NORTHERN ASSEMBLY,.

Eagle Lake, Ind, May 25-Thc ses-
slons of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church were opened with
devotional exercises led 1y Elder Kilaen
van Rensselaer,, of New York. Frater-
nal greetings were received from the con-
vention of United Brethren at Toledo,
Iowa, and from the General Assembly
of the Southern Presbyterian Church Mt
Charlotte, n. G. Replies were author
lied to these and greetings were sent to
the Cumberland Assembly and General
Synod OF the Reformed churches now in
session.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Secretary of State Sherman is appar-
emily different man from the Ohio Sem
ator of that name. When the Cuban
question came before the Senate while
"honest John Sherman" was member of
that body he lost no opportunity for max
ing known his sympathy for the OPP
pressed people of the island, although OPP
posed TO annexation. Now, however his
lips appear to be dramatically sealed He
is supposed to be even more conservative
than his predecessor, Mr.. Olney, and is do
ing all he can to hold the good will of
Spain for this country. III the meantime
Congress is gradually reaching coDclu-
sion on the Cuban question and unless
President Mckinley and his secretary of
state decide to join in the procession very
soon they will be lett out of the parade
entirely.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

The man who eats because he is hungry
is, thus far on II level with the brutes.
The man who stops eating the moment
his hunger is appeased is the wise man.
Nature needs no more food than she calls
for. Continued excess brings about in.
digestion or dyspepsia, with loss Of flesh,
strength, sleep, ambition aud mental
power, and an accumulation of aches,
pains and many dangerous local mala-
dies.
The stomach now can do nothing
alone. We must appeal to some artif-
cially digcsted food which can also digest
ether foods. That is to say, we must
use the Shaker Digestive Cordial. The
eject is prompt and cheering The
chronic pain and distress cease. Appe-
titc presently revives. Flesh and vigor
gradually come back, and the sufferer
RECEIVERS. But he must he careful in flu
ture. a trial bottle for 10 cents.
IANOL is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it IN place of
Castor Oil.
JUST RECEIVED-200 pounds old
fashioned Marsh Mallows, the best: good
for sore throat. In half-pound boxes, 20
cents; one. pound boxes, 40 cents j. j.
CATOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents
supper, 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

WHEN your horses need shooting try J.
;. Shaner, 3e7 West Salem avenue. He
understands his business thoroughly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

If you once use it you will never again
be without it, Ponds Extract Is NATURES
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
SAD FAT

The New York newspapers RECENTLY
society woman who became crazed bv
h heaHachc and drowned herself in tho
harDor. what q sad end to a life thai
ought to have becna completely banmvi
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
DON'T BE SUOUDu,y sUOD

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Just Arrived /!

----LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HATS IN
--sPRING AND sUMMEl; SHAPES.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Strawberry Ice Cream made of fresh
Strawberries nc j. j. Ca.ogni's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

No Time For Consideration OF Important
State Papors-How Office Seeking In
huences senators-Truth and Sincerity
Needed.