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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
THE BICYCLE MEET.
Tho Virginia wheel Club will Have "a
Big One This Week.

Big On0 4utb Weohs
The Virginia Wheel Club meet and
races June 16 and II at the Melrose
Driving Park will be the best bicycle
event ever seen in Southwest Virginia.
There will be seven races each day and
two of the events will be OF more than
ordinary interest-the Virginia division
half mile L. a. w. championship and
the five mile club race for the gold
medal now worn by J. r. Collingwood.
The following is the list of events and
prizes:
JUNE l6.
/. HALF Mile Novice (Club)-Mando-
lin, $40; FIVE pounds Huyler's candy, SIS;
one bottle cologne, So.
?. Half Mile Novice (Openl-Pair
pants, SIS; one rocker, 81; pair bicycle
hose, 81.
3. Half Mile (Open)-Collar and cuff
box, Sc; um brella, SIS; box cigars, So.
4. Slow Race leo yards (Open)-Lsst,
pair bicycle pants, So; next, box cigars,
So; BOBBY prize (frst or first disqualiied),
one box clothes pins.
box cigars, SIS; handkerchief case, SO.
6. Va. Div. L. A. w. Championship
(Half mile) -Gold, silver and bronze
medals.
Z. Two Mile Lap Race (Open)-Palr
shoes, S.; box cigars, SIS; two vases.
Jun l.
S. Quarter mile (c Umbrella, SIS:
one set studs, So; one fan, 81.
9. Quarter mile boys under twelve)
One basket fruit and candy, So; lug
gage carrier, 81.
10. One mile (open)-Pair pants, SIS;
cyclometer, sc: luggage carrier, 81.
IL. Five mile club championship
Club medal, SEQ; one valise, SIS; box
cigars, S.; last man in, one ham.
10. Team race, one mile-Three hats
(S5 each) TO nc bers OF the winning
team.
ID. Half mile youths (under seven
teen)-Bicycle lamp, Sc
IA. Half lie (open)-Pair cuff but
tons, ST; fancy lamp; nickle-p.ated cop
per tea kettle.
NOTES.
Only members of the Virginia Wheel
Club who have never won a prize in a
track bicycle race are eligible to event
No. l.
Only riders who have never won a
prjz. in bicycle (track) race are
eligible to event No. ..
In event No. +, the last man in wins
second prize. First man to finish or be
disqualified gets the box of clothes
pins.
Only mem bers of the Virginia d.
vision, League OF American Wheelmen,
are eligible to event No. 6.
Members of team entering team race
must have been members of the same
club for three months before the date
Of race, and must reside within five
miles of club headquarters.
Events Nos /, and IL are open only
to members of the Virginia Wheel Club.
Entries will close June Is, 1898, and
riders should endeavor to have their
entries in earlier if possible. An en-
trance fee of % cents in the boys and
youths races and so cents in all others.
with 25 cents for each additional race is
required, Entries should be sent, desig-
mating which race the entry is for, to q
L. Che athams chairman race mmittee,
Virginia Wheel Club, Roanoke, Va.
The track is already in splendid con-
dition and by Tuesday the electric cars
will be running to the track.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
HE WOULD PILFER.
A Dead Letter Office Clerk Helps Himself
to Stray Two Dollar Bills

10 otray 4 U DUIiHf ISlIlS.
WASHINGTON, June 10-Thomas Nc
Cracken, of Nebraska, a clerk in the
dead letter office, 90 years of age, was
to-day arrested by postofflee inspectors
for stealing money from dead letters.
When arrested he had just taken a
marked two dollar bill from decoy
letter. Small amounts have been missed
from letters for some time, but not till
recently was McCracken suspected of
theft. He has been ia the service since
1881 and at one time was receiving a
salary of S1,400 per annum, but had
been reduced to 5000. 1t Is said that
McCracken was never in need Of money,
but on the contrary was in the habit of
looming money TO his associates.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
vINTON.

Services at the Methodist Church at
IL a. IN. and S .. 10. by the pastor, Rev.
c. n. buchanan. The Presbyterian
Church, pastor, Rev. Mr.. Groves. Ser
vices at 4 p m. Preaching at Lutheran
Church at ii a. M. by pastor, Rev. Mr.
Brown.
Miss Laura Williamson, of Bedford
county, who has been visiting Mrs.
Allan Jones, has returned home.
Mrs. James Stiff is sick.
Miss Gertie Cooke and Mr. John
Thomas, OF Roanoke, visited friends
here yesterday afternoon.
Miss Lizzie Brown, who has been
seriously i'll, is improving
Miss Mamie Hunter is visiting her
cousin, Miss Lucy Williamson
Miss Lucy Boswell, OF Mt. LAUREL
Halifax county, Va, is visiting friends
here.
Mr.. j. P. Kennel is very ILL.,
Mrs. Swain has gone to Lythia to visit
her sister.
Mrs. w. o. Kiser will go to Hollins
to-day TO see her mother.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
90 Fer Cont. Denoaited.

New YORK, June 1O.-A member of
the firm OF Drexol, Morgan II Co. stated
to-day that about 90 per cent. of the
securities of the Richmond Terminal
had been deposited under the reo.-
ganization plan.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11

cHH TIMES can pe Iound regularly on
ssie at the following places:
Roanoke-George Gravatt, Jr.. NJ. l..
Smisn.s, Hotels Roanoke. Ponce de Leon,
Elk's News Stand, "a Sslem avenue +.
n. Carr, Terry Building.
Bristol. Tenn.-W. A. Ward. FROM
Street.
Blueneld-Bluefield Inn.
I,vnchburg-Norvell Hotel.
Observation-Disclosures Inn.
Pulaski-Maple Shade Inn. Brown d
Brown.
Radforo-Radford Inn. w. G. Butler.
Salen-W. s. Oakley 81 Co.
Washingtop--Willard The Metropoli-
nan.
WytheviiIe> .E. a. Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
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W.T.. BARBOUR, ROANOKE, Vs.,

3rd Floor, Rooms O and 2, Commercial
Bank Bnilding,
Commission dealer in Stocks and Futures
for Investment or speculation on margin.
Reference, by permission. First National
Bank, Rome, Ga, and Commercial
National Bank, Roanoke, Va. SOL
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
A harmonious Effect.

Mrs. Witherby -That chair you are
sitting on is genuine antique.
Miss Elderby-Then perhaps had bet
ter not sit'in it.
Mrs. witherby- don't get up. 1t
is very becoming to yop. Vogue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
Illegal to Sell Soda Water on Sunday.

Illegal to Sell Soda Water on Sunday.
In the case of the Christian Barbee
Drug Company, charged with selling
soda water on Sunday, fine of SIS was
imposed. Justice Turner stated in court
yesterday that in his opinion it was
illegal under the present city ordi-
nances, and that a drink mixed with
syrups was more of a beverage than
on physicians prescription. j. L.
Christian, the manager of the company,
said that an appeal would probably be
taken.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
a Murderess Commits su,ci,e

KNoXvLLE. Tenn, June 1O.-Alice
Burton, who murdered her husband
some time ago in Monroe county and
had confessed, committed suicide in the
jacksonville jail last night by hanging
herself with rope made of her skirts.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
TELEPHONE NUMBER l24.

THE T1nEs lie delivered In Roanoke, Salem and
vinton every morning by!csrriers for 81 cents per
month.
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OLD papers for the next week at 10
cents per hundred.
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OLD papers. Is cents per hundred. for
.eale 1T this office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11

Rowell's American Newspaper Direo-
aexy for 1891 puts the circulation OF THE
HOANOKE TIMES above that of any
ether paper In Southwest Virginia, and at
saore than that OF all the other papers of
1canoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
The Gir,s win,

The game of baseball yesterday even
ing between the Cincianatl Reds, team
composed of young women, and the
Diamond Rex club was witnessed by q
very large audience. and was won by
the female aggregation, the score stand.
ing 81 to 10. The female club was short
two players and two local ball tossers
were substituted The game was very
amusing. The pitcher and first base
on the girls nine played like profess
sionals
To Preach the Baccalaureate Sermon.
Rev. DR.. o. Il. Hippo left on the noon
train yesterday for Chester, Va. where
he will to- day preach the baccalaureate
sermon at the commencement of Chester
Female Institute.
OLD papers. Is cents per hundred, for
6ale ut this office.
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Rolls, eczema and all other troubles
arising from the impurities of the blood
are prevented by the timely use of
Strothers Ioduretted Sarsaparilla.
Your druggist has itat so cents bottle.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-11
THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK.

ROANOKE, VA, JUNE IL, 1898.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
AS ASHFORD SEES IT.
The Interest of SpreckeIs Lies With
the Monarchy.

CHICAGO, Feb 3.--Colonel Volney c.
Ashford, ex-Commander of the Hawaiian
forces. was in the city to-day. He is of the
opinion the United States must either
annex the Sandwich Islands or let them
alone. A protectorate, be declares, will be
distas;eful to the Hawaiians. They would
in all probability prefer an independent re-
public or even a return to the Government
Of the deposed Queen.
Il have seen it strongly questioned" lie
said, whether the gentlemen who are .ep-
resenting the provisional Government at
Washington represent the majority of the
people, and L can most emphatcally say
they do. 1t is reported that the British in
habtants of the islands are more numerous
than the Americans, and therefore British
influence is above par there. That is a very
great mistake. The Americans are the most
numerous, and the desire for British rule or
for annexation to the British empire
amounts comparatively to nothing. Even
the British residents Of the islands realize
the commercial prosperity TO the Sandwich
Islands lies in annexation to the United
States. do not believe that Great Britain
will file any protest against the annexation
of the islands by the United States"
The story that Spreckels is behind the
revolutionary movement is ridculed by
COlone! Ashford. "Spreckels," he said,
holds so many liens on sugar plantations
that an era OF depression which would en-
able him to foreclose on the planters Is the
desire Of his heart. II the planters could
obtain the same market for their output as
before the passage Of the Mckinley law
that would mean prosperity for them and
the payment of their mortgages. Therefore,
Spreekels wanted a monarchical Govern
nnnnf "
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
MACHIAVELLIAN STYLE
The Dagger Used in the Suppress
sion of Damaging Evidence.
Charges That Rudini and Crispi Were
Both Involved in the Roman
Bank Scandal.
Special TO THE MoRNING CALL.

ROME, Feb. 3.-Pressnre among the Depu-
ties for a parliamentary inquiry into the
bank scandals Increases.
To-day there was a confirmation of the
report that Signor TaDlongo, the impris-
oned governor of the Bank OF Rome, had
made statement duplicating Premier
Gioltti and eX-Premiers Di Rudini and
Crspi Immediately after the opening of
the Chamber the President read letter
from eX-Premier Crispi denying the charges
in strong language.
Signor ROlajani spoke at length concern
ing the necessity of appointing a parlia-
mentary commission to inquire into the
scandal. The speech was delivered amid
increasing confusion, which swelled to an
uprOar when in conclusion he shouted de-
family: "1he National Bank paid annually
a large sum Of money to the secret service
fund. All Of Us suspected this and many of
US knew it,"
"a more utterly false statement could
not be made" exclaimed Premier Gioltti.
Giolittl, during his speech, was inter-
rupted frequently with protests and the
statement of his unalterable determination
to oppose parliamentary inquiry produced
a tumuit.
Sgnor Grmald, the Minister OF Justice.
amid renewed disorder, repudiated the in
famous accusations against him and the De-
partment Of Justice. After a short but
stormy debate, the Chamber decided to au-
thorize the prosecution of Deputy Zerbl.
A Palermo paper says that the mur-
der of SignOr NOtaTbartolo on a train near
Aetavilla yesterday was a part Of plot to
suppress evidence concerning the bank
scandals.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
WORRY ABOUT MONEY.
Gold Continues to Flow Out of the
United States Treasury.
No Serious Alarm, but the Foes of
Silver Hard at Work for
a Remedy.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The Treasury De-
parment to-day holds less gold than at any
time since the passage of the resumption
act OF January /, 1879. and in the language
of treasury official, the gold obligations
are greater with less than SS,O00000 in free
gold TO meet them. There is $500 0O0 in
gold engaged for shipment from New York
tomorrow for Europe. The treasury off,
clals do not venture a prediction as TO when
the outflow will stop. but state that they
see nothing serious in the situation.
The Democratic advocates Of the repeal
OF the silver bullion purchase act to-day be-
gan circulating among the Democratic men,
beIs Of the House a petition TO the Com
mittee on Rules urging the committee be-
fore the vote is taken on the special order it
has brought in for the consideration of the
Andrew-Cate bill to permit a motion to be
made in the House to amend tue rule so as
10 provide vote must be taken on the bill
and all pending amendments at fixed hour
and without dilatory motions. Several of
the petitions are in circulation. bnt as yet
have been shown to comparatively small
number.
The treasury has purchased 539. 900 ounces
of silver as follows: $4,000 at 1886, ass, 900 at
1897. The offers were $4,000 ounces. The
purchases for the month aggregate 1,05l, 900
ounces.
New YORK, Feb. 3-The Wall-street
Journals Washington special says: The
rumor Is in circulation here that if the pres
ent Congress does not repeal the Sherman
act Cleveland has said he will convene the
Fifty-thlrd Congress in special session
within thirty days after the 4th OF March.
Representative MeMillin, member both
of the Ways and Means and the Rules CON-
mlttees, SAYS he has been over the ground
carefully, and can see no possible chance
Of the repeal of the silver act.
CALCUTTA. Feb 3.-A deputation Of ma
tive and European merchants have waited
upon the Vieeroy Of India and submitted
resolutions demanding, in view of the fail
ure oil the Brussels monetary conference 30
arrive at any conclusion on the bimetalic is
sue, the Government of India should lmmedi-
ately close the mints to free coinage Lord
Lansdowne said the Indian Currency Asso-
citation has strengthened the case by leav-
ing the proposals to change the standard for
future consideration. The opponents of the
change must now show that while change
of the currency standard Of value from sill
yer TO gold would benefit other nations it
would damage India. The whole question
must, however. await the issue OF the Her
schell Currency Commission. appointed in
England to consider the question.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
LOUD TALKS BACK.
The Structures of Local Paper Were
Not Well Taken.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Representative
Loud said tonight: II have read with
considerable interest the article in The
Chronicle of January o., wherein ny c0a.ss
is criticized and Mr.. Geary's judgment held
up to the gaze OF our people as the only true
and consistent course TO be pursued in re-
gard TO the so-called Geary exclusion act a
bill which was framed In the Senate and is
not therefore the production Of Mr. Geary
SO far as | am concerned ! would as soon
see the act boldly and manfully repealed by
the Democratic House as to have 1t cOverty
nulified and made wholly imperative by
starving it to death.
81 am surprised 10 learn that the ChrOni-
Gle, in conjunction with the Democratic
member from Santa Rosa W shes to proceed
with the deportation of the Chinese after
the time for the registration has expired by
law, to frighten the rest and then proceed
to register them. The assumption that
Cinnamon can be legally registered after
May shows either ignorance Of the law on
the part OF the newspaper and the Con-
gresham, or perhaps an undue haste TO
condemn Republican members.
when Mr.. Geary announces through the
columns of the press that there are SS4, 900
remaining in the registration fund he makes
a statement, which, had he taken the trou-
BILE to ascertain the facts, he never would
have made. For the purpose Of enlighten-
ing him | will say on the authority of the
Treasury Department, that there was re-
naming on January $4,000. and ii there
is not single Chinaman registered from
this time forward, TO carry out the provi-
sions of the law will deplete the fund to
less than $4,000
''As to my sincerity, am perfectly will
ing to leave my case in the hands OF the
people"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
PEACE IN EGYPT.
That Is All Great Britain
Seeks.
GLADSTONE is VERY SHREWD.
A Question From Mr.. LabOuchere That
the Premier Parried With the
Greatest AdroitneSs.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-After discussion last
ing three hours, the House of Lords as
sented to the Queens address without
division.
In the Commons, in reply to a question
by William Redmond, regarding the state
ment that DR.. Gallagher, confined in Port
land prison, had been made insane through
bad treatment, Home Secretary Asquth de-
clined 10 permit the inquiry, and added that
the statements were absolutely without
foundation.
The debate on the address proceeded mo-
DotOn0usly until Henry Labouchere proposed
an amendment in favor of the wlthdra wing
entirely from Uganda. He said the sooner
the occupation of Egypt ceased the better
it would be for all concerned, as the
Khediye and his people were uualterably
opposed to British rule He hoped the
Government would treat with France in a
friendly spirit on the questions concerning
withdrawal. Referring to the understand
Ing that Lord Salisbury had assured
Italy OF British support in case of war
between Italy and France, Labouchere re-
auested the Prime Minister to state that his
Government was in no way responsible il
Italy went to war with France.
Gladstone replied that be was not aware
that anything had occurred since the ac-
cession OF the present Government to cause
uneasiness about Great Britain's foreign
relations. The Government aimed to main.
tain the peace OF Egypt, and he trusted 1t
would be able to restore the desired har-
mopV,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
ZANTE'S CURSE.
The Earthquakes Were the Worst in
Modern Times.

ATHENS, Feb. St is au undsputed fact
that the earthquake during the past two or
three days was the worst that the island of
Zante has had In modern times. The
shocks experienced last night did enormous
damage. In fact, the whole island was de-
vastated. To add TO the terror Of the in
habitants most terrific thunderstorm pre-
vailed at the time Of the shocks The
people were panie-slricken. and so great
was the fear inspired that many persons
entirely lost their reason and now are hope
lessly crazy. An unfortunate feature Of
the situation is the fact that last nights
shocks DESTROYED the bread-ovens in Zante,
rendering it impossible for the greater pOr-
tiOn Of the inhabitants to procure that most
necessary article of food. The Minister Of
the Interior has gone to Zante and Will do
everything in his power to relieve the dis
tress. King George will start for Zante on
Sunday, A British warship and three ves-
sells belonging to the Greek navy arrived at
the island to-day with supplies Of tents,
provisions and medicines.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-04
A NEAT REVENGE.
Why a Democrat Was
Appointed.
TWELVE MEN STOOD OUT.
Republican Senators to Blame FOR
Judge JackSOn's Selection TO
Succeed Justice Lamar.
TWELVE MEN STOOD OUT.
Special to THE MoRNINe CALL.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3.-There are many
Inquiries as to the reasons which led Presi-
dent Harrison to appoint Democratic
succeed the late Justice Lamar on the Su-
preme bench. The statement comes very
direct that he was led to do this becauss of
Republican opposition to his making any
nomination. and the res possibility for tie
failure to nominate Republican is said to
lie upon twelve Republicans 10 the Senate,
who were determined to oppose the c5n-
firmation Of any man proposed by the
President. 1t was at first his intention to
nominate either Judge Emery Speer or
Judge Pardee, but on making inquiries
among the Republican Senators as to which
would be the most apt to secure ready
nomination the President discovered that
there were about twelve Republican Se6a-
tors who would oppose any nomination,
partly on account of their desire TO bring
other matters to the front in the Senate.
At first. on discovering this. Harrison de-
cided that he would not send in any nomi-
nation. He held to this purpose until the
afternoon of yesterday, when he became
convinced that Democrat might be con-
firmed with the aid of Democratic Senators.
He then decided to send in nomination to
be confirmed and whose confirmation would
give a very important circuit judgeshlpNto
be filed
The Republican Senators who were
opposed to his making the appointment
will probably Try to prevent confirmation
and there appears to be strong possibility
that they may succeed unless advantage be
taken of the custom of Senatorial
courtesy" which discountenances delay in
action on the nomination OF an ex-senator.
The matter will be forced to the front with
promptness. If confirmation is secured
promptly, it is expected the President will
nominate Judge w. 0. Bradley of Ken
tucky, who is one of the prominent leaders
among Southern Republicans and who was
very prominently spoken of at Minneapolis
for the nomination for the Vice Presidency,
to succeed Judge jackson on the Circuit
bench.
The fact that Judge Jackson was favored
by Justice Brown of the Supreme bench
and by President Harrison's brother. IL
Republican could not be confirmed, also had
some influence in inducing the appointment
of Judge Jackson under the existing cir
cumstances.
At a meeting OF the Senate judiciary
Committee to-day there was some Opposi-
and the n0min alton went over under the
rules. The objection was chiefly based on
the principle that the outgoing President
should not make an important life appoint
ment.