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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03
DIED AT SEA.

The Last Voyage of Capt. Jacob Han
sen of the Norwegian Bark FIRTH
jOf.
The many friends and acquaintance Of
Capt. Jacob Hansen, in this city, will re-
greet to learn of his death, which occurred
on his vessel, the Norwegian bark FIRTH
jof, while at sea. July 2s. The vessel sail
ed from this port July IA with cargo Of
naval stores for Gutujewski, and put into
Laurvik Aug. 80 TO procure new master.
Capt Hansen was sick with fever when
he left here and was advised by his ply
stefan, Dr. Kellar. to remain here until
he recovered, but he decided to go on his
vessel The deceased was well known in
shipping circles here and was a man of
many fine qualities. Dahl & Andersen, the
ship brokers. received a cable yesterday,
announcing his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03
Capt. Trapanis New once.

Capt. L. Trapani, the consular agent for
Italy and vice consul of Portugal has re-
moved his Office TO the Board of Trade
building in the office occupied BY Dahl &
Andersen. He will have charge Of the
Italian and Portuguese department Of ship
brokerage business Of Dahl d Andersen
a position in which he Is very familiar
having had an experience OF over ten
years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03

We find some one who has been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and people on all
hands are praising this great medicine
for what it has done for them and their
friends. Taken in time Hoods sarsapa-
rila prevents serious illness by keeping the
blood pure and all the organs in a healthy
condition. 1t is the great blood purifier.
Hoods Pills become the favorite cathar-
tic with every one who tries them. %
cents per boX.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03

To prevent the hardening of the sub
cutaneous tissues of the scalp and the
obliteraton of the hair follicles, which
cause badness, use Halls Hair Remover.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03

Probabilities for Tuesday: Tbres,a-,-
weather, and rain; slight temDers-,-nls
changes; brisk 70 high easterly wtnSs - >
the coast. On
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03

Ayers Sarsaparilla has rescued many
from chronic blood diseases Try few
bottles.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03

Paw. if there's microbes in the ice .,
Chicago Tribune
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-03
One Million Dollars

Is the value of the plant of the Bergner
& Engel Brewing Company of Philadel-
phia. and their brewingmaster receives a
salary of ten thousand dollars a year.
These facilities enable them TO brew a.
fine beer as can be brewed anywhere
and they do it.
They have twice been awarded the
Grand Prize at Paris, France. over Eua
ropean competitors.
We keep their beer, porter and ale ex.
clusively on draught, and We deem their
products the finest in this city. You
should drink them for your health.
Call and get our prices on fine Bottled
Whisk1es, Gins, Brandies and Wines
which We sell in original packages cheap
er than anybody else.
CHAS. KOLSHORN & Bro,
Pool, Reading and Lunch Room.
No. I7O BROUGHTON ST.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN ITALY.
The Inhabitants of Florence Panic Striche
at Subterranean Disturbances

Ihe Inhabitants of Florence Panic Stricken
at Subterranean Disturbances.
FLORENCE, June 6-There was q
sharp earthquake shock here at 1870
this morning. 1t aroused almost every.
body hastily from their beds, and when
1T was followed by succession Of other
subterranean disturbances, shock fol-
lowing shock in rapid succession, the
people became panic stricken and
rushed into the streets, where they re-
manned for hours, greatly alarmed.
Although it is not believed that any
serious damage was DONE the inhabi-
tants of this city, not having recovered
from the panic which followed the big
earthquake of Saturday, May IS, last.
were with difficulty persuaded to return
to their homes.
The greatest excitement prevailed in
the streets, whole families remaining
huddled together, guarding their most
valuable possessions, which they had
carried with them in their flight from
their homes. Many people fell on their
knees in the middle of the streets and
prayed, while others seemed too terri
fed to do anything but rush about and
add to the feeling OF panic which pre-
vailed. The entire police force of the
city was prom pity turned out, and the
authorities did everything possible to
sllay the alarm. So far as known, the
shocks were only severe enough to shake
down movable articles from shelves,
sideboards, ETC., although there was
considerable swaying of houses.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
A Railroad War Ended.

BALTIMORE. June Con account Of
the settlement between the Seaboard
Air Line system and the Southern Rail-
way and Steamship Association, Cen
eral Passenger agent Anderson, of the
former company has notified agents to
withdraw the sale Of cut rate tickets on
and after next Monday. The fare from
Baltimore to Atlanta, Ca, which is
now SIS. will on that date be restored to
$3.50. The order applies to all other
points where reduced rates are in effect.
This practically ends the war which has
been so stubbornly fought by the Sea-
board Air Line on one side and menu
bers of the Southern Railway and
Steamship Association on the other.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
A PAPAL AUDIENCE.
Cardinal Gibbons Surprised at the Pope
Freshness of Memory

cardinal GIBBONS Surprised at the POpe's
Freshness of Memory.
A cablegram from Rome says: Car.
dtnal Gibbons had private audience
lasting forty minutes, with the Pope on
Monday. Upon emerging from the au-
dience the Cardinal said that he had
not seen the Pope since 1856, and was
surprised at his excellent health. Car
dinal Gibbons also said that he was as
tonished at the mental vivacity of the
Pope, who, In spite OF his age, has the
strength OF his intellect unimpaired.
Continuing, the Cardinal remarked: He
showed surprising freshness Of memory,
recalling even the small details of re-
liRious. social and scholastic matters
concerning the United States. and es-
pecially the Diocese of Baltimore"
Cardinal Gibbons was asked what ques-
lions had been discussed during his
audience Of the pope, and he said: "In
this matter must preserve the utmost
reserve" The cardinal added that the
cope had invited him to further audi
ences before he left Rome in order that
they might discuss the present and
future religious and social conditions OF
the United States, in which the pope
assured the cardinal he took the keenest
interest.
Cardinal Gibbons introduced to the
pope the Rev. Father Thomas, rector of
the Cathedral at Baltimore, and the
Rev. Father. Slatery, superior of the
Society of st. Joseph.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
knights OF the Maccabees.

THE State comm nder writes US from
Lincoln, Neb., as follows: after trying
other medicines for what seemed to be q
very obstinate cough in our two chill.
dren, we tried DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery. and at the end Of two days the
cough entirely left them. We will not
be without 1t hereafter, as our expert
ence proves that 1t cures where all other
remedies fail. Signed, F. W. STEVENS,
State Com.-Why not give this great
medicine trial, as 1t ia guaranteed
and trial bottles are free at Christian &
Bsrbee's drug store. Regular size, SOC.
andal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
Every body Knows This.

IT is undoubtedly conceded fact
that Bonner's Restaurant is picture of
nestness, as also place to satisfy the
most fastidious appetite. Everything
that person may wish for will be found
ON Bonner's tables. Ice tea. ice butter.
milk, ice sweetmilk, and in fact all OF
the cold drinks will be served at your
will. Every meal served Is conclusive
proof OF excellence. Try one of them
and be convinced. 1t is marvellous
fact. but nevertheless true, that for 95
cents Bonner can serve the best meal
ever set before you.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
WALL paper and carpets at 124 Salem
avenue. VIM. L. Baker Carpet Co.
Specimen Cases.

3. Il. Clifford, New Cassel. Wis, was
troublea with rheumatism and neu-
ralgia his stomach was disordered, his
liver was Affected to an alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles OF Electric Bitters cured
him. Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, III. 3,
had a running sore on his leg OF eight
years standing Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker. Ca
tawba, o., had five large fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurable.
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold by Christian & Barbee's
DRUGSTORE
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
WANTS MORE MEN.
The Captain-G eneral of Cuba Asks for
Three Battalions and Will Got Ten.

The Captain q eneral of Cuba Asks for
Three BattaliOns and Will Get Ten.
MADRID, June 6.-Captain General
Martinez de Campos has sent message
to the Spanish government, announcing
that several insurgent leaders are ex-
pected to effect landing in Cuba
shortly and he adds that owing to
fresh disturbances ON the island, pos
sibly the recent Invasion of the pro-
vince Of Santa Clara by the Cuban in
surgents, he asks for reinforcement
OF six batsalions of infantry. But the
government seems to take o less SAN
guine view OF the Situation Of affairs in
Cuba than does the captain-general, for
the cabinet. after thoroughly discussing
the situation from all its standpoints,
has decided to send ten additional bat
talions Of infantry to Cubs without
delay.
The republicans In the chamber Of
deputies to-day formulated resolu-
ton asking the government to respect
free discussion Of Spanish affairs, par
ticularily referring to the insurrection
In Cuba, but the resolution WAS rejected
by the overwhelming majority OF 132
to 10. The condition OF General Prima
Rivera, the osp'ain-general of Madrid,
who was seriously wounded by Captain
the latter was executed yesterday,
shows considerable Improvement to-
day.
1t Is expected that in addition to the
ten battalions of infantry another
general will be sent to assist Captain
General Martinez de Campos in sup
pressing the insurruction in the island
Of Cuba. The loan for the Cuban ex-
petition will be 1000, 600 pesetes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
euro for Headaohe.

AS remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very best. 1t effects permanent cure,
and the most dreaded habitunl sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure q
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels. and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try it
once. Large bottles only fifty cents st
Christian 6 Barbee's drug store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
u = $ :. VIZ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 10, 1895
Westbound Leave Roanoke Daily.
s 30 8. m. Washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol and the South and
West. Stops t principal stations west
OF Radford. Pullman sleepers to New
Orleang and Memphis, dining car at
Sached.
o5 9. m. tor Radford, Bluefeld and
Pocahontas
s:25 p. N. the Chicago Express for Rad
ford. Blueheld, Pocahontas, Kenova,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis,
Kansas City, Columbus and Chicago.
Pullman Uuffet Sleeper Roanoke
TO Columbus. Also for Pulaski,
Wytheville, Bristol, Knoxville, Chat
tanooga and intermediate points.
Forth and Eastbound, Leave Roanoke
Daily.
lao p. m. for Petersburg, Richmond
and Norfolk.
1:4O p: m. for Washington. Hageratown,
Philadelphia and New York.
10:40 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk.
Pullman sleeper Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond.
sos .. m. Washington and Chatts-
noogs limited) for Washington,
Hagerstown. Philadelphia and New
York. Pullman sleepers to Washing
ton, Philadelphia and New v,rk via
Shenandoah Junction and Baltimore
Snd Ohio railroad. Stops only at
principal stations.
Durham Division-Leave Lynchburg
(Union station daily 5:45 o. m. for
South Boston and Durham and inter.
mediate stations.
Winston Salem Divlslon-Leave Roa-
noke union station) daily 2:l0 p. m
for Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Win
stop-Salem and intermediate stations
For all additional information apply
~ sicker Office or to w. B. BEVILL :
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va
M. f. BRAGG,
Travelling Passenger Ager
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
An Electric Road to be Built.

BALTIMORE, June 6.-Arrangements
have at last been completed for build
ing the Washington and Baltimore
electric road between the two cities. A
director of the company officially ad-
vises the Manufacturers Record that
the Widener- Elkins syndicate, OF
Philadelphia, which company is heavy
stakeholder in Philadelphia, Washing
ton and Baltimore street RAILWAYS.
has become interested in the new line
and will take portion OF the bond
issue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
A Remarkbale Ouro of Rheumati,m,

WESTMINSTER, GAL, March 81, 1884,
Some time ago, on awakening one morn
ing, found that had rheumatism in
my knee 80 badly that, as I remarked to
my wife, it would be impossible for me
to attend to business that day. Re-
Wondering thatI had some of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm in my store 1 sent
for bottle, and rubbed the afflicted
parts thoroughly with it., according to
directions, and within an hour 1 was
completely relieved. One application
had done the business. 1t is the best
liniment on the market, and I sell it
under positive guarantee. R. T. HAIR
RIs. For sale by Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
RAttT,lMsoEE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

QdIIlmORB AND OHIO RAILROAD.
40 Schedule in enect May 20, 1894.
Leave Washington from station corner OF New
jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago and Northwest, Yeetibuled limited
express trains 1l:16 a. m, 500 p. III.
For Cincinnati st. Louis and Indianapolis
estiouled limited, $3.50 p. m, express, 1910
For Pittsburg and Cleveland. express daily
il:15 g.. m. aud S:35 p. m.
For Luray. Natural Bridge, Roanoke, Knox
1905 night daily; sleeping cars through.
For Luray, $3.50 p. IN. daily.
For Baltimore, weeks daily, x4:90, 500, 6:S5
x7:1O, x7S0 $500 Is mnutesl, $40, x9:$O. $1,000 45
minutes) o. M, xl200 x12:05, 1915, 1890 $500 IS
minptes), 1885, x4:2a, 4:31, x505, x5:l0, $50, $751;
x6:20, $50, xS:00 816 1900 x1i:30, and 11:S5 D. m
Sundays, x4:20. 1880 $500 10 minntes) $50, 1850
M, xl2O0. x1205, 100, x9:2O, 600 % minutes)
a25. 49,, 15:o5. x5ao. $50. 1s;OO, xs:00. 1890,
For Hagerstown, t11:l5 q. m. and 1870 p. m.
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND
PHILADELPHIA.
For Philadelphia, New York, Boston and the
EAST, daily, 420 500, 1000 m. ex. Sun. dining
carr, l200 dining carl 300, (5:05 dining carr, 500
ui:SO p. m. sleeping car, open at 1000 o'cock)
Buffet parlor cara on all day trains
. For Atlantic City, 4O q. m. and 1200 noon.
sundays, 4:S0 am, 1G00 noon.
90 Except Sunday. (b) daily. (c) Sunday only.
Express trains.
II 3. CAMPBELL. CHAS. o. SCULL
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
Bonds Turned over t o tho Syndicate.

LONDON, June 6.-Wm. E. Curtis,
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Of
the United States, and Chief Clerk, Logan
Carlisle have been busy to-day at the
Rothschilds' banking house writing the
bonds which are to be turned over to
the syndicate on this side Of the Allan
tic. They completed their work late
this afternoon, and the bonds were
turned over to the Rothschilds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

HAVING used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family and found it to be
a first class article, l take pleasure In
recommending it to my friends. j. v.
Foster, Westport, Cal. For sale by
The Chas. Lyle Drug Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
Destructive Fire at sardis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 6.-Fire at
Sardis, Miss, early this morning
destroyed the Racket Store and the
stores of j. D. Hanson, R. v. Hunter &
Co., j. j. Huntington and j. R. Buche
anan Il Co., besides several other build
ings. The loss is heavy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
Six Killed and Three Ipjured.

MINES, France, June 6.-The ex-
plosion OF boiler at the Lavernaredo
mine to-day killed six persons and seri-
ously injured three Others
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
New and Startling Discoveries Are Made
Daily.


New and Startling Discoveries Are Made
Daily.
The greatest discovery for sufferers
OF catarrh, hay fever, asthma Is Mayors
Magnetic Catarrh Cure. Its wonderful
cures since its discovery are known to
thousands.
This grand medicine will positively
cure all forms OF these terrible diseases.
1t accomplishes what no other remedy
has done. So simple child can use it.
No cure no pay. One bottle will do the
work and lasts for three months treat
ment. Entirely new. no other remedy
made like It. This is what the eminent
DR.. Henry Darlington Alexander, D. D
L. l.. D, has TO say of It's marvellous
cure.
The Mayors Drug Co.,
Oakland, Md.
GENTLEMEN: Ever since have tried
your famous catarrh remedy have in
NAL OF its efficiency. l have been a
sufferer for many years from nasal and
post nasal catarrh and the bone in my
nose has visibly changed in it's shape.
After trial OF all manner OF good
and indifferent recipes, have no hesi-
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Catarrh Cure the best, the speediest and
most effectual remedy have yet en-
countered. 1 wish and predict your
success in the effort to demonstrate the
value Of your neat device in the way Of
a truly scientific and meritorious in.
hslant. You have made me your ever
lasting debtor.
am my dear airs.
Yours faithfully,
HENRY DARLINGTON ALEXANDER.
September IL, 1898.
For sale at Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

Go TO Donaldson's new stores for car
pets and mattipgs.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

WINDOW shades "a cents each. Wall
paper cents roll up. Gilt papers a,
cents roll. Decorative Art Co.
1l2x Campbell avenue, southwest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
For sale at Massie's Pharmacy.

Go TO Donaldson's new stores for
cheap osk suits.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
SUMMER MATERIALS.

Are you provided with warm
1sh weather wants ? This story
is filled with just such merch-
andise-and at money-saving
prices, too. These are some Of
them:
at Axe the Ward.
A new lot OF Crcpons in all colors figured and
plain.
At SC the Yard.
New lot OF Summer Prints in light, indigo and
turkey red
At &c the Yard.
Just received, handsome Pilsse in all the new
shades for dresses and waists.
At SC the Yard.
Handsome line of Satin Surahs, dark grounds
and figures, worth fully 12Ac.
At I2kc the Ward.
Princess Ducks, white. cream. blue, pink and
DARK grounds, figured and striped.
At l2hc the Yard.
irieh Lawns, and Dimties In over 80 STYLES in
all the seasons new colorings.
the yard
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

Go TO Donsldson's for refrigerators.
New stores opposite public building.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS.

Now Is the time for thenl.l
If you need one call at once
before our great variety Isl
picked over. All sorts of hand
les and all qualities, at prices
to suit everybody. Don't run.
the risk of getting sunstroke.
when you can avoid it for so
little money.
At CSC Each.
good umbrella 26-inch, splendid material.
natural root handle and paragon frame.
At $i.25 Each.
Good quality, gloria silk assorted handles,
paragon frame.
At SI.5O Each.
Splendid quality, gloria elk, paragon frame,
natural and knob handles.
White ParasoIs.
At $3.50, sl.75, sl.39, 50 and s225.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07
.. *s; a. @t. ENOCK BROS. { ., Ne; e =,
TIE LOWEST PRICES IN ROANOKE Qualities Considered

We insist that every item of merchandise In orr
store be marked ALWAYS mot for hour or day.
but ALWAYS as low, or lower, In price than equal
qualities are sold elsewhere. In comparing prices ua
lies MUST OF Course be Considered Worthless goods are
cheap and such goods are NOT for sale In this
store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

Leave Terry building for Salem-54O a.
M, 200 a. M, $40 a. m, $40 a. m, 1l:OO a. M;
1920 p M i:40 p: m, 800 p. m, 400 p M, $40 p.
M, roo p. IN. $40 d. IN. and 9:4U p. m.
Leave Salem for Roanoke-6:20 a. m, TAO
O. m, 900 a. IN, 1920 a m 1l40 n m, 100 y. TO-,
2:9O M, 3:4O p m, 300 p. m, 620 p. m, TAO p.
m, 500 p. m. and 1920 p. M.
S. ". JAMESON,
49tf President and General Manager.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

MILLINERY. |
Never such a stock-neve}
such a selling. All the newesS
styles ofSummer Millinery ara
now on exhibition. The dressy
people are sure TO like them
They are style, quality, beauty
and low price combined. Nd
wonder we are selling so many
of them. The crowds In oul
Millinery Department are In
creasing daily, and why
shouldn't they when they car
get anything they require a,
marvelc usly low prices. This
is worth thinking over.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-07

| M Y0II want anything! II you do the want
column of THE TIMES will get It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt.

The acceptance, by Theodore Roose-
welt, of q civil service commissioner
ship under Mayor Strong insures the
honest performance of official duties by
a man whom all genuine Americans re-
spect. All Americans we regret to say,
do not agree with Mr.. Roosevelt's views
on civil service reform; but all who are
acquainted with the facts admire his
virile loyalty to his convictions, and
the wholesomeness of his views on the
duties of citizenship.
Mr.. Roosevelt is an example of a
young man of wealth, lineage and high
social position who has not felt II neces-
sary to expatrlate or denationallze
himself; who has never formed the
habit Of admiring things foreign be-
cause they are foreign; and who, in an
atmosphere of opulent snobbery and
idleness, has felt no shame in getting
out into the busy whirl of American
public affairs and there doing mans
manly duty. Whatever he is, there is
no uncertainty as to what Theodore
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-25
The Nicaraguan Incident.

England is big. Nicaragua is little.
A revolution occurs in little Nicaragua,
and the sensibillties of two or three
Engllshmen are rutiled. Big England
demands of little Nicaragua an absurd
ly large indemnity. Little Nicaragua
protests she cannot pay 50 much money
in a lump sum, but is willing to arbi-
trate. Big England refuses to arbl-
trate, incidentally insults Uncle Sam,
and sends Il pair of war ships to Cor
into, with an ultimatum that little
Nicaragua must pay over the money
within three days or be bombarded.
The American secretary of state
scratches his head, consults the prece-
dents. and finally decides that 1t is not
his funeral. Let big England grab
Nicaraguan soil if it wants to. Let the
Monroe doctrine go into innocuous
desuetude. The Washington admins
trations salary goes right on, all the
while. Why should it care?
This, in brief, is the history of the
latest diplomatic exploit of Secretary
Gresham; the conclusion of his policy
of "dignified determination and calm
assertion Of American rights" To be
sure, it is trile tame, Il bit humiliat-
ing. To be sure, it leaves in the mouth
Of the average American "sickish'
taste, as if it We're not properly sea-
soned. But, as we have already said,
the Washington administration sal
airy goes right on. Why should it care?
If only Mr.. Blaine We're alive and
we'll!