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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
HOW THE HOUSE STANDS.
moss OF tho Members Of Both Parties A D.
prove the Bond Issue.

nAoss OF tho Members Of Both Parties An.
prove the Bond Issue.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Secresary Oar.
isie's bond call gave an entire surprise
to the House, for 1t had not been ex-
peoted to appear before tho middle of
the week, nor had its terms been antici :
pated. The plan is generally approved
Dy members OF both parties, who believe
there is necessity for bonds and those
VINO are opposed to bond issues alto.
esther think that the call for bids ia
much better than the arrangement with
the New York syndicate which WAS
generally expected.
There was soma dissatisfaction ex.
pressed because the Presidents had MOI
seen hs to walt until the Senate acted
on the House revenue bill, although
there is no expectation that the bond
Dill Will pass the Senate. Among the
Democrstic enemies of bond talks was
heard OF resolution declaring tho
sentiment OF the House TO DO against
their Issuance, but thts was considered
imprao ticabie. as we'll as exceedingly
unlikely to pass.
Mr.. cannon, chairman of the nppro .
priations committee, said of the call:
"As l understand it, the proposed
syndlcate arrangements substantially
looked toward placing the bonds in the
United States. II these bonds were
now ready for delivery, aud the country
understood that they could BIO had for
Ito or liz, which is below the market
price for similar bonds, have no doubt
the banks would take them and in
crease sheir circulation, using the gold
In their vaults to make payments. 1
hops they will do SO, as the bonds rum
for thirty years, and can, no doubt, be-
oought on three per cent. basis, and
would yield small profit to the banks
for circulation on that basis
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
HAPPENINGS AT WASHINGTON
What Was Done in Congress
Yesterday.
TheHeassion OF tho House Brief-The
Swearing in of Mr. Allen, of Utah, Tenn
porariiy Observation-Disclosures Non-Com-
initial on tho Bond Issue-The Govern
mont Watching Cuha-Case OF Msjor
Armes.

WARRINGTON, Jan. 6.--The session of
the House to-day was exceedingly brief.
Mr. Frederick (Rep., Ksns.) preferred
a,request for unanimouo consent for the
swearing In OF Clarence 70. Allen. the
gensleman elected TO represents the new
State OF Utah, which was admitted to
the Union on Saturday. He explained
that Mr. Aliens election was regular
and there wns no contest, but as the gov
ernor and other State officers did not as.
sumo their offices under the Presidents
proclamation until to-day their sigma
lures to Mr.. Aliens cred entails b sd of
course not been signed.
Mr.. Crisp (Dem., Ga did not uues-
tion the facts as stated, but thought Mr..
Allen should not be sworn in until a re-
port had been made upon the case by
committee. The matter was therefore
referred to the judiciary committee
With leave TO report at any time.
On Mr.. Hits motion resolution was
adopted appointing Hon. William L.
Wilson to the place on the board of
regents OF the Smithsonian Inssitut ton,
made vacant by the desth of Henry
Coffee. Then at 1890 tho House ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
Senators Are Nou-Committal.
NAoHiNdION, JUL, O.-S6QAkOr6 did
not seem disposed to talk about the
bond Gall issued by Secretary Carlisle.
Democratic Senators generally were
non-oommittsl. Senators Harris and
Vest, both members of the finance COM
mlttee, said that they had not read the
Gall and had nothing to say. Senator
German aaid the call was all right: and
the same as the first two bond issues by
this administration. There were not
many Republican Senators about the
capitol to-day, and most of them were
reticent ~ to the call. Senator Nor
fill, chairman of the finance committee.
said that there WAS nothing to saw about
the call, that 1t spoke for Itself.
Watching Events in Cuba.
WASHINGTON, jan. The oampsign
in Cuba is being closely observed by the
administration, in view of the reiterated
reports OF insurgents SUCCESS in their
operations near Havana. In the event
snat they actually attack the capital of
the island In forcs, 1t is possible that
the North Atlantic squadron NAV be-
ordered to Havana in order to be- In
position to guard American interes ts
during the disturbed conditions that
may be expected to accompany q siege.
1t Is not probable that exception could
be taken to the presence of our vessels
In such case by Spain, as 1t is custom ary
for powers having largo interests and
many oittzsns in city so beset to have
some naval force present for their pro-
lection In an emergency, as wa, the
case ct Rio, for instance.
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the free coinage Of silver. for the COIN
age OF the seigniersge in the Treasury,
ana makes II optional with the Score.
tsry OF the Treasury to redeem Rreen-
oaoks and treasury notes In either gold
The substitute also provides for the
fesiremens OF all notes Of less denomi-
nssion than $40. The finance committee
Immediately began confederation OF the
latin Dill. Ie 10 said tbet this bill will
no reported substantially SIS IT came
from the House, except that an advance
OF Is per cent. OF the present dutv on
sugar Will be provided for and the agri-
cultural schedule will be increased to
~ 10 IS per cent. OF the presens law,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The Investigation OF Charges Against II
Has Commenced

The Investigation OF Charges Against 1t
Has Commenced.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Jaa. EN- response
to the many complaints received st the
Navy Departments OF Observation-Disclosures
tion in the engineering department. of
the navy yard here, Secretary of the
Navy Herbert ordered naval court of
inquiry to investigate these charges.
The board, consisting of Commodore
K. l. Phythian, superintendent of the
naval observatory at Washington; Capt.
+. j. HigginsoD; Chief Engineer David
Smith, OF the bureau of ste, m engineer
ing, and Lieutenant j. J. Knapp, be.
gan the hearing behind closed doors to-
day.
Commodore Phythisn informed the
representatives OF The Associstod Press
that nothing would be given out 10.
publication until the board would mako
its report to the Navy Department. at
Washington.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE SUPREME COURT.
Associate Justice Psokham Took tho Oath
Yesterday.

Associate Justice Psckhain Took tho Oath
Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-AssociAte Jus.
tioe Peokham. the latest acquisition to
the supreme bench, took his scat to- day.
The initiatory ceremony, consisting in
the taking of tho oath of office, YVES
brief and simple. but none the less
impressive on that account. Clerk
McKenny administered the oath In
which the justice vowed to do equal
justice to rich and poor alike. The
oath Was read by Mr. Peckham in dis
tinct and we'll modulated tones.
After kissing she antique bible which
has done service in such emergencies in
this court for the past century be- was
escorted by the marshal to his seat ON
the extreme left of the bench. Hero he
was received by the other members OF
the court standing. Shaking hands with
Justice Shirss, his nearest neighbor,
and bowling to his fellow Justices and
receiving bows in return from them and
then bowling to the bar, the new justice
took his seat and the routine work of
the day began.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
TIE CASE OF nj .JoR ARMIES.
His Rearrest Ordered by the District court
of ADnaRla.

His Rearrest Ordered by the District Court
of Appeals.
WASHINGTON, Jan. The sensas
tional Armes case arising out of the
arrest OF Major Armes and his confine-
ment by order of General Sohofield, who
was Acting Secretary OF War and lust
about retiring from command OF the
army, had another sensational sequel
to-day when the district court of ap-
pesls overruled the order of judge
Bradley, who had released Armes On a
writ OF hsbeas corpus and ordered his
rearress, and that he be remsnded to
military custody.
Judge Bradley, in his discharge of
Armes, severely scored General Soho
field. Counsel for Armes doubtless will
appeal the case to the United States
supreme court. In it's opinion on the
case the court of appeals says that Judge
Bradley's action wss erroneous and
should be reversed with costs. 1t
directs him to vacete his order dis
charging Armes, orders that warrant
BIZ issued for HIS e-arrest and that he
then be remanded to the custody OF Col
Closson, OF the Washington barracks,
under whose direction he WAS confined
at the barracks.
Msjor Armes ia q retired army officer
With che rank OF captain and General
Schoheld's order for his arrest was
based ON alleged insulting and vituper-
alive letter sent by Armes denounci np
the general OF the army.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE.
Secretary Carlisle Asks For Bids on 800
100000.

secretary CarissIe Asks For Bids on $780,
100000.
WASHINGTON, Jan. G Tho announce.
ment last night that the Secretary of
the Treasury had asked for bids on q
bond issue Of 500, 600. 1000 was some.
thing OF surprise to the subordinate
officials OF the Treasury Department., as
no intimation of his purpose had been
given to anyone. 1t is quite probable
thst no one here, outside OF the Presi-
dent and probably Secretary Olney,
knew OF Secretary Cariisie's intention.
Indeed. 1t Ia believed the conclusion
was not reached until late yesterday af-
ternoon.
Tho new bonds will not differ in any
respect from those iss aed to the sypdi.
cate, and such as are needed after the
supply now on hand has been exhausted
Will DO printed from the old plates. Per-
sons well qualified to Judge of the re.
sn!s OF the issue do not look for large
subscriptions from private individuals,
ana the opinion Is expressed that the
syndicase's bid for the entire issue viii
be accepted.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
TO GO OUT OF COHMIssIoN.
The Battieship Texas Lnid Up at Norfolk
For Repairs

The Battieship Texas Laid Up at Norfolk
For Repairs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The Texas will
40 out of commission at the Norfolk
navy yard. where she arrived SATURDAY.
evening, and after board Of survey has
submitted to the Navy Department. es-
Inmates covering the cost of the altera-
tions to be made In the ship. she will be
turned over TO the navy yard officials
who undertake the work. 1t Is esti
mated that the chsnges will occupy at
least three months, and the ship may
not be- ready for service again before
next summer.
While 1t would be possible to make
the changes piecemeAl between cruises
and keep the Texas in commission
meanwhile, 1t ia believed that It will be
more economical to lay her up and com
plete the work without interruption.
Part OF the Texas crew will bs used to
man the ram K.tahdin, and the re-
mainder will be- distributed among the
vessels OF the North Atlsntic squadron.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
What Was Done by Our soIons
Yesterday.
senator Hale's Auts-Demooratic Elseslon
bhl-n Has No Constable. But tho
Emblem of Each Party at the Head
of the Tiokot-adr. Berkeley,s Bill
Maupin's Auto-aambling Bni-O,hsr
Bnls.

RICHMOND. Va, Jan. 6.-The general
assembly re.convened to day. Senator
Hay offered bill providing for a new
election law. It is drawn on the lines
OF the one he introduced before ChrIst-
mas and amends the Walton act. The
second bill differs from the frat IN that
1t provides that where no nominate ons
are made by sny party the tickets shaIJ
be provided as they were under the old
Anderson Mccormick aoe.
senator hale Tomorrow will intro
duce an election bill. which will re-
celVe the support OF the anti Dsmo-
Gratis In the Legislature. The measure
is intended to safeguard the reristra-
ton of voters. It's most interestinp
features are these: There will ba no
constable. A blanket ballot 10 pro.
vided with the emblem OF each party
as tho head OF the ticket. A fac smile
OF ballot, prtoted on cardboard. is to
% posted st each precinct. The voter
ia required to personally deposis his
ticker. He will hand 1t to the Judge.
who, after satisfying himself that Il
Is the Official ballot, will give IL back
to the voter, who will plaoa Il in the
box.
Mr.. Berkeley offered In the house a
bill to create department OF banking
AID insurance In Virginia. Isproyides
for superintendent to be elected bv
the general assembly to serve four years
at salary OF $4,000, Tho supsrinsend-
entehsii havs authority TO appoint such
clerks and agents as may be necessary.
Inc department. is vested with all pow
ers and charged with oil the duties IN
lerred upon sny other officer or board
charged with the execution of laws rel.
alive to banks. insurance comp.nies
and building and loan corporations.
Senator Hay introduced bill proyId-
Ing for an insurance examiner and
senator Wickham offered ono incre asine
sne capital stock OF che Newport Newa
Dry Dock Company from 5000. 600 to
SO, 600, goo.
Msupins anti gambling bill makes it
unlawful to occupy any ground, room,
etc, in the State With parapher.
MALTA for the recording Of bets or the
selling OF books. pools or m utuals, ON the
result OF games OF baseball. football, or
the TRIAL OF speed or power Of endurance
OF any animal or beast, or being tho
owner Of any place to permit the same
to be used aB aforesaid. ar
II is also made unlawful TO permit tn
be kept, exhibited or employed such
gambling paraphernaiia or to become
the custodian or depository for gnin,
hire or reward of anything wagered oon.
frsry to the law, or to assist or abes in
any manner whatsoever any OF the acts
forbidden by the bill.
Nothing IL to be construed to prevent
agricultural associations or riding or
driving clubs or associations Offering a
purse or premium at such trials OF speed
OF animals or beasss as may be held by
them. Violssions Of tho act are pun
lshsole by hne not less than SlO0 nor
more than 81, 600 and imprisonment for
not less than six nor moro than twelve
mOntha. - =.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
ROANOKE, VA. TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY y ~

licenses should be coveredointo the city
treasury. The section as amended was
adopted by vote of 10 to z, stker o
proposition. OF Wilson to Insert the pres
emit law now in force was rejected.
Mr.. Loughery moved TO amend SEQ
sion %, In relstion to the bond limit, by
striking out fifteen per cent. and In
sorting sen, which was agreed to. The
remainder OF the committee amend.
ments were then adopted except section
los, which was stricken out and she old
provision inserted. This section pro.
posed TO make the tenant Of the prop
erty liable for taken. though the com.
nittee stated that such was not the in
tention. @. B Moomaw, who was pres-
emit, WAS called upon and gave az HIS
opinion thas the section seemed to
imply that the tenant could be made
responsible and his goods levied on
under the proposed law.
The Council then turned back and
went over the work and Strengthened
the rough edges in hurry. Section 4,
which had been stricken out was in
serted, as also sections AZ and Ga, and
the section in relation to the treasurer g
salary was made to read Compensation
instead Of SALARY" The mmittee of
the whole then adopted the charter as
amended by 1t, and on motion of Mr..
Loughery the committee arose.
Mr.. Loughery reported to the Coun-
Gil that the Council in committee of the
whole had under consideration draft
of new charter for the city, which 1t
directed him TO report to Council for
approval. Tho final vote on the ap-
proval of the charter stool as follows:
Ayes-Andrews, Casey, Coulbourn,
Fox, Guy, High. LouEhery. MoClellaud,
Stevenson. Terry and Buckner-11.
Noes-BAchman. Boehm, Hawkins.
Richmond, McNamee, Oney, Ssarkey,
Wilson's
On motion OF Mr.. Terry the CITY
solicitor was authorized to present the
proposed charter to the Legislature OF
Virginia. Thus ended the struggle, and
the Council adjourned. It will meet
sgain tonight in regular session,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
CHRISTIAN BARBEE DRUG STORE
Cor. Salem Ave. and Jefferson St.
9S0/;s@7:s37;sG1:.3I%SI
! BETTER THAN
|(,()[,[) BONDS

Somethingthat you can use
wear and enjoy, and that
will never be worth less than
you pay for them.
Fine Diamond Jewelry Of
high grade Is always con-
vertible into ready cash.
We have a magnificent
stock of Diamonds and other
precious stones to choose
from. We select these gems
personally aud cur Gus
toners ore sure to get full
value in every case. You
will find no trash In our
stock and you are cordially
Invited to call and find out
how cheaply you can buy
frst.class goods at our es-
adjustment.
EDWARD S. GREEN.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07

WE ARE SELLING LOTS OF THE
CELEBRATHD SCHUBERT PIANOS.
1T WILL PAY YOU TO EXAMINE
OUR STOCK, PRICES AND TERMS.
VERY EASY PAYMENTS, AND YOU
SIGN NO NOTES. WE HAVE LARGE
STOCK OF EVERYTHING IN THE
MUSICAL LINE. RICHMOND MUSIC
COMPANY, FACTURER'S
BRANCH HOUSE. G. T. JENNINGS,
MANAGER, ROANOKE, VA.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
EDWARD S. GREEN.
Four Mon Crushed to Death.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. 6.-While four
workmen were being lowered into the
new shaft Of the Luke Fiddler mine this
morning, the billy which balances the
elevator, and which weighs about ], 900
pounds. fe]la,upon them without warn
ing. They wee instantly killed, their
bodies being crushed 40 horribly as to
mako them almost unrecognizsble.
Tho victima were: James Merritt,
eyed IS years, leaves widow and one
child; Stphen Merritt. aged 2s years,
leaves widow and one CHILD; Patrick
Lynch, IS years; Peter Bober,. % years,
wife and one child. All tho dead were
from Springfield, Pa.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
Utah Officials Sworn I'm.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Jan. Another
State has been added to the Union, and
the rights OF self.government have been
extended to quarter OF q million peo-
pie. The oath Of offoa was admins.
tered TO the State ofllcisls Of Utah at
neon to-day, and new State with vast
resources starts off with the promise OF
o bright and glorious future.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE NEW CHARTER APPROVED
The City Solicitor to Take II to
Richmond

And Ask tho General Assembly to Pass
1t as Law-somo Notifications
Proposed and Agreed to. But in the
Main the Committee Gets Everything
it Asked for Except the Abolition
OF the Police Jussice-sympathy Ex-
tended the Norfolk and Western.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
IMPRISONED FOR DEBIT.

When Micawber was in prison for
debt, he gave to David Copper6eld
piece of advice wor tn remember
ing:
"COpperfield, my boy, income, one
pound; expenses, twenty shillings,
sixpence; result, misery; income,
one pound; expenses. nineteen shil-
llngs, sixpense, result, happiness"
MoRAL-When in need of pure
fresh medicines of any kind bring
your prescriptions to us and our
prices will leave you happy. Il
trial is all we ask.
First-class Pharmacists always
in charge and prompt service rem
deEed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE HOUSES BOND BILL.
The Senate Substitute Providing For tho
Free Coinage of Silver

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-The Senate
finance committee at It's meeting to-
day decided to report o Senate subs.i.
sute for the House bond bill, the
measure agreed upon by the silver
majority. The substitute provides for
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
Suicide OF OoIoye1 Man

PETERSBURG. Va, Jan. s-Archer
Hill, 8 respected colored citizen Of
Surry county, committed suicide yes-
terdsy morning by shooting himealf In
tho left breast. Notwithstanding their
large numbers 10 Virginia the self
destruction OF q negro in this State Is
considered rare thing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
THE WAR IN CUBA.
The Insurgents Still Plunderine and
Burning

The Insurgents Still Plundering and
Burning.
HAVANA, Jan. 6 Little news Ia re-
ceived In this city regarding the moye-
ments OF either the Spanish or Cuban
forces. the lines of commune q ton being
cut In every direction out OF Havana.
AZ Cabanas, seaport town of CON
siderable Importance on the northern
eonst. she insurgents have destroyed the
ngnthouse. The destruction of Guira
Melena, the burning OF which was yea-
terday reported In these dispatches.
seems to have been complete. Guira
melena Ia an important village of 1000
Inhabitants. Ii is reported from there
that the insurgents plundersd the
church, the stores. and private resi-
dences, and they are also said to have
killed the mayor and prominent NOR
chant of the place. Similar tales come
from other towns In the route of the in
surgents' march.
The mayor OF the village Of San Fe-
lipe, was intent upon offering a vigor-
GUS resistance to the insurgents. The
mayors temerity nearly caused the viii
citizens tho mayor desisted and the vii.
lage WAS saved.
In coming trains from the south are
bringing in vast throngs OF refugees,
men, women and children, some of whom
have been burned out of house and
home.
Last night q torpedo was exploded in
frons OF the Corons..cigar manufactory in
the city. No one was hurt, but the in
ctdent hos sinister look and citizens
;3ear. and that 1t indicates an outbreak
OF diesffected elements in case the in
snrgents should come near the city.
near Atares, also, bomb has been ex-
ploded.
There has boon q mass meeting of
forces OF Troops in the northwest nor
ton of the province OF Havana TO-DAY.
which is Immediately west and south
west of Havana. The claim that this
ID designed as strategic movement to
hold the insurgents in Pinar del Rio as
In trap, finds few believers and
there is no robust conviction in the
minds OF even the most hopeful of tho
authorities that Gomez will not be sble
to lead his forces out of the province OF
Pinar del Rio when any peril develops
there for his army.
dispatch from Madrid on January 6
says: An official dispatch received here
from Havana says that the march west
ward OF the insurgents has boon ar
rested by General Navarro. who has de-
feated them. The Cuban news recently
received here has caused much excite
mens In Spsin, and 1t ia believed that
further achievements will be dis
patched to Cuba.
The military authorities severely
critictse Captain General MARTINEZ de
Campos for his oonducs of the Campaign.
but the government appears determined
to maintain him in command of the
Spanish forces on the island of Cuba.
a sra...al- l..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
Olean. Hone.t and Intelllgent Adver,lp,nx

Clean, Honest and Intelli gent AdvertIsinz.
WE BELIEVE In advertising, We be-
lieve In clean advertising, we believe In
honest Advertising, we believe that ad-
vertsing the merits of our pianos and
organs pays. Our pianoa and organs
have merit, which Is acknowledged by
All musical people, and which is evil.
denced by our continued large sales.
Hobbie Music Company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
Fortunately Appointed

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-J. III. Miller
has been appointed postmas at Mon
tevideo, Va, vice b. r. Huffman, re-
signed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07

VIEWS Of The Burning Office Build
ing" tor sale by I'andes. photographer,
1925 Salem avenue W.; sizs l0xl2.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07

VIEWS OF The Burning Office Build
Ing" for sale by Lsndes, photographer,
lo3s Salem avenue W.; size lOx12,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-07
AFTER THE GAMBLERS.
Virginia Law Makers Looking TO Their
Suppression.

PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. Ga special
TO the Index Appeal from Richmond
says; In the Senate to-day Mr.. Mush-
bach had all that portion OF the goyer-
nor's message having reference to the
race tracks and lawlessness in Alexan-
dria county referred to the COMMITTEES
on courts OF justice. The subject will
De at once taken up and report made
by bill or otherwise.
Over on the othor side of the capitoi
Delegate Maupin, OF Henrico, had his
eye on the gamblers, and presented 6
bill prohibiting gambling, book M al king
and pool selling in Virginia. His meas
ure changes the existing Isws in that il;
abolish es the exc mpsion OF agiioulturnf
societies It forbids absolutely, in any
part OF the State, under ell conditions.
the selling of pools on any oonsesk