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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The Yachting Season.

GRAvEsEND, England, May 1.-THE
first important yacht race of the season
was started from here this p. N under
the auspices Of New Thames Yacht Club.
The course was from Gravesend to and
around buoy beyond South End and
return, distance of about fifty miles.
In the race for the large yachts, Ailsa,
Britannia, Isolde and Csress started
The regatta committee did not arrange
a separate race for fourth raters, but
there was q contest for the smaller
yachts. strong breeze was blowing
at the start. Britannia won by min
utes and AZ seconds, in spite OF the fact
that Ailsa rounded the Mouse buoy.
half way over the course l minute SO
seconds ahead OF the Prince of Wales
cutter. The times at the fnsh were:
Britannia, hours, AZ minutes and so
seconds; Ailsa, hours, SO minutes and
80 seconds.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Changes i'm Sugar Taxation.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE long expected
debate on the proposed changes in the
taxation of sugar, with the view OF af-.
fording relief to the sugar growers OF
Germany, was commenced in the reich
stag to-day. The secretary of imperial
treasury, Count Posadowsky Wehner,
said that the bill was not brought in
the interest OF sugar manufacturers but
in the interests OF beet growers. lts re-
lection, he added, would increase the
agitation now existing among the
agrarian classes. Continuing. the Sec
rotary said, that the government had
gradually reduced the bounties on sugar
and contemplated their entire repeal;
but so long IS other states continued to
grant bouaties to exporters, Germany
could not be without them or her trade
would be supplanted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Local Board Meeting.

KEYSTONE, w. Va, May 7.-To-day the
local board OF the miners organization
met here. Many men came in from the
surrounding collieries. The situation
at Pocahontas, Va, seemed to be the
matter of chief interest. The miners
claim that the labor which has taken
the places of the regular men will not
DO encouraged by the railroad employees.
An effort will be made to appeal to the
railroad men looking to the prevention
of the new miners coal being hauled
but only peaceable means Will be re-
sorted to. 1t Ia reported that General
Manager and Vice. President Hill, Of
the Pocahontas company. has resigned.
The miners say they are faring better
than while at work and are not suffer
ing. Some alarm has been created by
the report OF smallpox one mile from
this place. Fire companies will soon
have in operation their electrical ma
chimes and this will increase their OUT
put largely.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Tho Shut Down to Begin ro.day.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, May 1.-THE deles
gates to the miners district convention
reassembled here this morning after
having consulted their various lodges
on the subject of continuing the strike
for cents per ton. The miners of the
district seem to be almost unanimous IN
favor OF keeping up the war to the end,
and the convention passed resolution
declaring for a general suspension of
work throughout the district until their
demand for go cents Is granted. The
shut down will begin Tomorrow aud all
the union men now at work will be
called out
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18

Special to The TIMES.
PocAHoNTAs, Va, May 1.-THE stu.
alton is somewhat changed to-day.
Owing to the unsettled condition Of
things 1t Is impossible to form any opin-
ion as to the outlook, except that 1t is
more unfavorsble for speedy solution
and settlement OF the strike. Trouble
seems to be brewing II is understood
that Major Simons has wired Governor
O'Ferrall that trouble is expected The
outpost guards have been strengthened,
and one Of the large guns was rolled on
reservoir hill this evening at point
commanding every entrance and pass
into the town.
1t Is rumored that threats have been
made to blow up Browning's powder
magazine. Three men were arrested
last night while attempting to interfere
with the couplings Of train in the
yard. and they were detained at the
guard-house awhile and then sent over
the State line. Strikers on the Elk
horn stated to press representative to-
day that they would drive the "scabs"
out of Pocahontas II they had to fight
the militia to do 1t. An effort is being
made to induce the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers on the Norfolk and
Western railroad to Join the strike.
The Roanoke Machine Works Guards
have been strengthened by number of
recruits who have just returned. They
are doing outpoat work tonight at
Browning's and the weather is unus-
ually disagreeable. Corporal Van Lew,
OF the Light Infantry, has returned and
Is ser wing under Captain Perkins COM
mand.
The regimental detail for to morrow
Is as follows: Officer OF the day, Capt.
j. G. Shafer, Company B. 4th battalion
infantry; officer Of the guard, Lieuten-
ant R. II. Taylor, Company f, and re-
giment; outpost detail, post /, Brown
ing's, Lieutenant Fergam, Com any B,
Attn battalion; post Q, Coal Branch,
Lieutenant Weddell, Company G, 3rd
infantry; post 3, Cemetery Hill, Lieu
tenant L. G. Cheatwood, Company r,
4th battalian. BY order Of w. e.
Stmons, maj or. comma nding post; w. II.
Howell, adjutant
Tue output today was South west,
63 cars coal and 10 cars of coke; Brown
inRs. ID cars, total 76, or an increase OF
Is over yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Note, From Nicaragua.

MANAeUA, Nicaragua, (via Galves.on),
May 1.-THE Nioarsgusn government
to-day renewed It's contract with the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company. The
arrangements call for an additional
monthly steamer to Corinto to carry i'm
migrants at three-fourths rates. The
government grants the steamship COM
pany subsidy OF 5000 soles annually.
The ministers from Guatemala and San
Salvador have been officially received
here. The board o; engineers appointed
by the United States Government to in
vestigate and report upon the route OF
the proposed inter oceanic canal be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific through
Nicaragua, have arrived at Greytown
(San Juan del Norte).
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
COLLAPSE OF A BUILDING.
Three Persons Killed and Eleven
Injured.
a tenement House at Providence. Rhode
Island, Which Had Been Raised
Thirty Feet Slides From the Piling
Beneath and Causes Death and
Destruction in its Fali-The Old Story
OF Fancied Security.

PROVIDENCE. R l., May ia two
and half story wooden tenement,
owned by Joseph Lemoine and occupied
by him and several other French fami-
lies, In that part OF the town OF Coven.
try known as "Jericho." seven miles
from this city, collapsed late this after
noon and three persons were killed and
eleven Injured, two of the latter, it is
thought, fatally. Tho building, which
had been raised tc permit the building
OF another story beneath it, was ffty
feet long, with frontage of twenty
feet.
The lower portion was formerly q
store and the owner recently decided to
rsise 1t thirty feet and At up the lower
stories for tenements. About three
weeks ago Contractor Poole began the
WORK and the structure was raised to
the required height. The two families
In the upper stories did not move out, as
they were told the building was per-
fectly safe, resting as 1t did on stout
piling
About o'clock this afternoon while
the men were working at the under
pinning the building, without warning,
slid OF she piles on which IL rested and
pitched endwise into the street, striking
the ground with terrific crash, as IL
was split and smashed into q mass of
kindliDg wood. From the ruins rose the
cries OF the injured and dying, and the
passers by and others at once began the
work OF rescuing.
In the excitement the Centeryille Fire
department. was summoned and they
rendered valuable assistance In tearing
away the debris. An alarm was runR
up on the mill bells. and soon thous-
ands had gathered at the scene. Mean
Whlle the resouers were tearing apart
the mass of splintered beams and boards,
and soon came upon the body of a
woman lying in the street under the
second floor. 1t WAS crushed into q con.
dition almost unacceptable; but by
the clothing 1t was identified as that Of
Mrs. Mabel Guerrin, q widow, living on
the second floor.
a snort distance away the body of a
child was found. The neck WAS broken
and the lower parts were badly mangled.
Half an hour later the body of Asa
Aldrich, Of Arctic Center, was found.
His hack was broken and his head was
crushed into q pulp. Aldrich was in
the act OF moving heavy jack undor
Inc Dullulug when 1t started on it's
downward plunge.
Mrs. Jos. Lemoine, vito Of the owner
OF the building, and Noah Richardson,
workman, were taken from the ruins
SO badly injured that they will probably
die. Half dozen others, including
several children, who had been playa
ing, were. also injured. Jos. Lemoine
man IS years old, escaped with severe
bruises and bad shaking up.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Anarchy Prevails I'm Formosa

LONDON, May 1.-THE Times to-
morrow will print a dispatch from Hong
Kong which says that anarchy prevails
In the northern part of the island of
Formosa and riots are Of daily occurs
renee, numerous persons having been
killed and wounded. Gen. Ku Hung
kuk, Hatta chief, has proclaimed
himself king OF the northern portion Of
the island and several thousand we'll
equipped soldiers have Joined his stand :
ard and his force increases daily. The
Chinese authorities have captured and
beheaded many OF his followers, but the
revolt seems to be spreading China
q advocates the recognition by the powers
OF a Formosan republic
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Admiral HIeade's Case.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Is is stated at
the Navy Department thas the Meade
case stands where 1t did without any
change, since the action of Saturday.
when the Secretary made a statement
Of the case and the permission to
Admiral Meade to 90 abroad was re-
voked. II is stated that the case was
not mentioned at the cabinet meeting
to day. In administration circles it is
generally understood that no action Is
to be taken ct preaent
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
There Were No Special Instructions.

WASHINGTON, May lit was said at
She Treasury Department that the
statement contained in yesterdays
papers that the United States revenue
cutter Perry had hurried out Of San
Francisco on en- important mission, and
that she will make all haste possible 10
reach Behring Sea to prevent the United
States cutters already there from seiz-
ing armed British vessels as was the
original intention, was not founded on
fact. The Perry left on her regular
cruise to join the patrol feet. She car.
RED no special instructions nor any
changes in previous intentions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The New Market Races.

New MARKET, Eng, May 17.-Ssone-
nell has been officially scratched from
all engagements. 1t is reported here
thai the reported trouble between
Messrs. Dryer and Croker Is due to
difference OF opinion regarding the con-
ditlon OF the American horses. Mr..
Croker informed representative Of the
Associated Press last week in the most
positive manner that not any of the
horses would run again until August,
and 1t Is thought probable that Mr..
Dryer persuaded Mr.. Croker to change
the program. The newspapers to-day
are roasting" the Americans for the
tactics followed out in the race of yes
terday. Simms' riding is receiving
special attention and 1t Ia charged that
his pulling back and popping in again
on the other side OF borees was done to
influence betting during the race.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
CA ToGHI'S.
DINNER TO-DAY.

Sour-Mutton broth with barley, purec Of
Jackson.
RELIsHEs-Spring onions, lettuce, radishcs,
olives.
BoIL-Jambon dc York with cabbage.
RoAsT-Prime ribs OF beef drip gravy, loin OF
pork apple sauce, young chicken English dressing.
ENTREES Larded tcnderloins OF bc-f In mode,
amb pie la maintcnon, California pears la
pompadonr.
NEGETABLEs-Crcam potatoes, escaloped toma-
toes, Lima beans, baked sweet potatoes, Carolina
steamed rice. sugar peas.
PAsTRY-Rola pola with French brandy sauce,
coacoanut pic
DEss EHT-Bieque ice cream, lemonade, pound
cake, jely roll, sponge cake, 1aragona West India
nuts, almonds, London l. raisins, coffee, tea,
chocolate, ice tea, milk, buttcrmilk, dodgers
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The Third Nioaragunn Arbitrator.

WASHINGTON, May lit is expected
that the president OF Switzerland will
be asked to designate the third mem Der
OF the arbitration commission which Is
to settle England's remaining claim
against Nicaragua. Tho details OF the
arbitration are expected at an early ay.
1t Is hardly expected that tho Swiss
president will designate the United
States as the third arbitrator, owing to
the part taken by the United States in
the Corinto Affair
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
a FREE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
He Refuses 10 Take or HI. Hat in the
Spanish Consul's ONCE

cPdhAoA SCubuib OuCe.
TAMPA, Fla, May 17.-When the
Infanta Isabella was detained, Gavino
Gutierrez, Spanish vice consul chartered
q steamer commanded by Capt. J. A.
Mason, to visit the warship. It is said
he told Capt. Mason to present his bill
in triplicate to the Spanish oonsul's
office for payment. Yesterday, 30 the
story goes, Capt. Mason went to the
Spanish consul's Office, now occupied by
Senior Pedro Soils, chief Spanish consul
for this State.
When he presented the bill the
Spanish consul looked up and told him
to take of his hat. The Captain laughed,
thinking it q joke. The consul con-
tinued do you know where you are,
Sir? Why don't you take of your hat?"
didn't have to. Then" said the con-
sui, II will have II taken off," and he
called in an assistant.
Captain Mason, now aroused, told
him that II he attempted anything of
the kind he would break his umbrella
over his head. "Do you mean to say
that yon would strike me with that
umbrella?" Eyes, do; am an Amer.
lean citizen and free man; 1 am here
on business, and not to pay my respects
20 you. Then, turning. the captain
warned the assistant, who was near the
door, that II he came in to modest him
in any manner there would be serious
trouble. There was some talk OF fore.
Ing the captain from the office, but 1t
ended in talk, and the captain left OF
his own accord, without lifting his hat.
The above is the substance OF the
conversation, but 1t is limited that much
more forcible and emphatic language
was used. Captain Mason has referred
his bill to Captain Lesley. the collect tor
OF customs at this port. 1t Is also said
that Mason thinks Soils owes him an
apology, and there is some talk. OF a
personal encounter when the principals
meet on the street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Getting Ready for Kiei.

WASHINGTON, Nay 17.-Admiral Kirk
land with the San Francisco and Marble
head, has sailed from Aiglers to Gibrsl.
tar. This will be the last station at
which these vessels will stop before
they assemble at Southamp ton, to which
the kiel feet Is ordered before going to
the celebration. The New York prob
ably will sail Tomorrow for Southamp
ton and the Columbia Oh the goth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Regarded as a Canard.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE story
coming from San Francisco as to Min
lister Lorin NJ. Thurston's being in favor
OF restoration of the Hawaiian mon
archy, although given as emenating
from private information received at
San Francisco, is not new in Washing
ton, as similar story came in the mail
advices ten days ago and was regarded
as canard, The Honolulu Advertiser
of about month ago had letter from
the Island of Maui, one of the Hawaiian
group, in which 1t was mentioned that
report had been abroad among the
natives that Thurston was for the resto.
ration OF the Queen. The Advertiser
dismissed 1t. When 1t came to the at.
tention OF tho officials here, they re-
garded 1t as joke and one of them said
that intelligence and information pre-
vailing among the natives Of Maui was
such that they would accept as true o
report that Thurston had married Queen
Victoria. The story now reappears as
"private advices," although officials
recognize the marks of the old story
from Maui.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
BASEBALL STOPPED BIZ RAIN.
NO Sames Played in Virginia Yesterday
National League Soores

|"JoU III VIrEIhIH 9eStefday.
National League Scores.
Rain interfered with oil baseball
games scheduled for Virginia League
CLUBS yesterday. The Roanoke and
norfolk teams started to play but In
the third inning were com PEELED to post
pone the game, the score then standing
TO In favor OF the CLAIMS. A telegram
from Manager Rreen to THE TIMES last
night announced that two games will be
played to-day.
The IN. Sc W." and Union Stars clubs
VIII cross bats at Athletic Park at 4:3O
EMS afternoon, the weather permitting.
Inc teams are quite evenly matched,
ana an interesting game is expected.
Inc small admission fee OF ten cents
penses.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Acting as Appolntment Clerk

WASHINGTON, May l7.-James A.
Wetmore. OF New York, at present a
clerk in the Office OF the chief clerk of
the Treasury Department, has been as
signed temporarily IS appointment
clerk OF the department in place of Mai
kretz, recently appointed superintend :
ent OF the United States mint In Phila.
delphis. Mr.. Kretz, however, does not
expect to take charge of his office for
several days yet.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The Itai,ans Refuse to Work.

BLUEFlELD. W. Va. May 1.-THE
Italians brought here refused to work
to-day. Two hundred left the Southa
west Virginia mines this morning
They will be sent back North by the
company. The Southwest company
claim to have 400 men at the mines TO-
day. The stampede OF new miners has
encouraged the strikera.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18

WASHINGTON, May II. = Secretary
Hoke Smith has affirmed on review
departmental decision of last Decem Der
concerning the Pensacola and Louisville
Railroad Company, of Alabama The
secretary holds that the grant of lands
to railroad for the right OF way is o
grant of easement only and not q grant
in fee, and that the United States may
dispose Of the lands in question by
patent to other persons, subject to the
right of way Of the railroad company.
The secretary points out that otherwise
the company might sell the lands to
bona hde purchaser and never build the
road a all, thus defeating the purpose
of the grant.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Grave Fears as to Tho,r Condition,

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Both Repre-
sentatives His,, of Illinois. and Cogs-
we'll, OF Massachusetts, have grown
much worse within the last few DAVIS
and she grave fears felt that their re-
covePy was very doubtful have been
revived, as there are approximations that
in their enfeebled condition they may
not be able to much longer resist the
encroachments OF their maladies.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
VIII be Given @ Notable Reception,

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Central Amer
lean diplomats say the arrival OF United
States commissioners at Greytown,
Nicaragua, will be made the occasion
for notable reception in their honor,
which will have a significant showing
as to the Nicaraguan sentiment toward
the United States.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The Board of Lie Saving Appliances.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE annual
meeting OF the board of life-sgving ap.
pliances will be held in the postoftice
building. Boston, on the eth instant
for the examination Of such devices and
improvements in boats and apparatus
as may be presented for adoption by the
life saving service for use 81 stations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
VIII Hold q Live stock sbox

ATLANTA, Msy 1.-THE directors OF
Cotton States and international Expo.
sition have decided to hold q live
stock show. The exhibit will begin in
October, about three weeks after the
opening OF tho exposition. Only regis
tered animals will be admitted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Spain WIN Give Satisfaction.

MADRID. May 1.-THE Spanish gov.
eminent has completed its final answer
to Secretary Gresham's dispatch con-
corning the Alliance incident. and it
will be cabled by Minister Taylor to
Washington. Ike text OF the reply will
not be given here, but 1t Is understood
that 1t will be entirely responsive to
Secretary Gresham's dem and.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Seeking the sInewa of War.

MADRID. May lit ia announced in
the newspapers here thas the govern.
ment has applied to the Bank of Spain
for fuSther advance OF s5, 900, 600 with
which TO carry On the campaign against
the Cuban insurgents.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Good Judge of Horses.

Mr.. WALLACE tthe circus man) is not
only the best Judge Of horses in the
world, but the best Judge OF horse feed,
such as hay, oats, etc. He has already
bought his supply from the we'll known
feed dealers, w. 3. Daniel & Co., 1O3
Campbell avenue southwest. Phone
232,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Resnlt of a woman,s unrra,

COLUMBIA, S. c.. May 17.-Albert De
Blain killed Peter Rlair in Sumter, S.
c., this morning. Both are colored.
Tho shooting is the result of quarrel
between Their wives. The coroner
jury held De Balm for murder.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
The Alert Arriyes at Panama.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Alert,
which sailed from San Juan del Sur a
few days ago, has arrived at Panama.
1t has not yet been determined whether
or not she shall return to Nicaraguan
waters
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Sentence COMMITTED to Forty five Dny

SbnteHCe COthhuteu 10 Forty HV6 Days
WAsnINGToN, May 1.-THE President
has committed to iorty-6ve days the
sentence Ct sixty days received by
Thomas Gam. convicted in tho district
court OF Mississippi fo' carrying cora TO
an Illicit sill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Steinwny Piann. $3.50.

one second, hand Steinway piano
full size, in perfect order and tune, and
fully warranted, for $3.50, on easy pay
ment OF $40 per month. A rare barr
gains. Hobbie Music Co., 1877 Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
Episcopal State Council Adjourns.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, May 1.-THE
one hundredth annual session OF the
Episcopal State Council adjourned this
afternoon to meet mex. year at st.
Paul's, Alexandra.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
A Million Dollar Fire.

LONDON, May IA number OF ware.
houses and factories near the leather
market, Bermondsey, covering one and
a-half acres OF ground, have been
burned. The loss is estimated at ST.
coo, OOO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
THE OUTLOOK UNFAvORABlE.
Trouble Seems to be Brewing
at Pocahontas.

1t is Understood That Major simons Has
Wired Governor O'Ferran That
Trouble IS Expeoted-Threats Co Blow
up Brownipg's Magazine Reported
Elkhorn Strikers Say They VIII Drive
the Soabs Out of Pocahontas.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-18
DeIesates to the nimetallle Convention

SALT LAKE, Utah, May 1.-THE
silver convention to-day provided for
permanent organization to be called the
Bimetallic Union. The purpose OF the
organization is to spread the doctrine of
bimetallism at the ratio of 10 to l by
the circulation OF documents, holding
meetings and by other appropriate
means. Delegates were appointed as
follows to attend the bimetslic league
convention to be held at Memphis,
Tenn, June IL: Ex-Governor Prince,
New Mexico; f. e. Sargent, Montana;
ex-Governor Adams; G, III. Donaldson,
Oregon, and Henry Langenour. Cali
fornia.