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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
oANrnrsr rnINGs BIZ?

The New York Herald Of Sunday has
a dispatch from Havana which repre-
sents that General Fitz. Lee has sent a
written report TO tho President which
states that the Cuban Insurgents oHgrt
10 be recognized as beligefents; that
condition OF practical anarchy prevails
in Cuba. and that the lives and property
Of American citizens demand the active
Intervention OF this Government for their
protection. II General Lee has sent
any such report. and II the Government
acts upon his suggestion. We shall, no
doubt. be at war with Spain i'm a very
few days. That may prove to be rather
serious piece Of business. I'm view Of the
fact that we have an unsettled quarrel
with Great Britain upon our hands.
But If we are at war with Spain when
the Democratic Convention meets on the
eth Of July. what effect will that fact
have upon it?
If Mr.. whitney IS going there TO try
and make Mr.. Cleveland the nominee DE
will be able to play very strong hand
when ne tells the free silyerltes in The
convention that Cleveland is the Democrat
who can command larger support from
the gold men than any other; that as
IA. as money is concerned. the war will
require the Government TO add enormous
quantities Of greenbacks TO the circula-
ton. and that the country materially tunc
away from changing rue.s in tire midst
OF war.
II the Herald's advices prove to be
correct. the political chess-board NAV
be worth watching for the next two or
three weeks. Some startling changes
may take place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

the most important Of the latter being
100000 Of the stock 81 the Home Bniiding
and Conveyance Company, supposed 10 DC
worth fifty cents on the dollar thtfe
is as0 an interest OF sr0o0 IL, Inc Il ry
building. and $4,000 i'm the Masonic
Temple. both valuable properties. The
annual rentals Of the buildings IS 5000.
II Is estimated that the depositors VIII
receive anywhere from 20 20 100 per cent.
of their money.
A committee OF three. consisting OF
r. T. Fishburne. Major 81. W. Bryan.
and Postmaster w. l.. Dupuy, was ap-
pointed az the trustees request. TO assist
him in executing the trust and I'm placing
"A valuation ON the assets. Tie meeting
was harmonious.
A stranger named j. w. Beech. from
Sperfyville Va. died here suddenly this
morning An inquest was held by Coro-
ner Lewis, and an autopsy made. revealing
that death was caused by kidney trouble.
About 50 iu money was found "a his
pocket and from letter ON his person
il was inferred that bee had o. vito living
in Sperfyyiile. and had also worked in
Washington as foreman in the shops OF
the Corbett Milling Company. Deceased
was about sixty years Old. The verdict
Of the jury was in accordance with ,-e
facts revealed by the p0st-mortem exar',-
nation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

Tie Richmond Times recently commit
ted Itself to this proposition: "If the
Government stamps q thing as having a
certain value when il does not really pos
sess that value. hut. 81 the Government.
nevertheless. maintains that IL viii re-
ceivo the thing as OF that value in the
payment Of an dues 10 IL. then tho thing
will pass current as the standard value
so long as the Government is willing and
able To receive it as OF that value" Com-
mentine on this the Dispatch. Of the
Same city. says: "Now here we have
The Times idea Of the value of tho Gov
ernmeuts stamp upon anything that the
Government may choose to call money
Has any free-silver man or any green
back man or any Popuhst gone further
than thisi How would IL DO possible And
yet The Times sets itself mp as a sound
money paper and ridicuics greenbackors
and siyerites!" We do not wish 10 in
trude into a quarrel between neighbors.
but Tho Times Is clearly right. IL does
not say that the Government should make
fiat money, but that 70 can make &c..
And the country is fun Of evidences OF the
truth Of its assertion.-Charleston News
and Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

The News and Courier has explained on
several occasions the plan originated 10y
Mayor Pingree. OF Detroit. Mich, for the
relief Of the poor people and unemployed
people generally Of that city, by provid-
ing them with small lots OF land within
ana near the city limits. on which they
were allowed and aided TO cultivate vege-
tables for their own use and for sale.
Under the plan pursued lots were offered
free OF rent by the city or hy persons
who were Interested I'm the movement:
free seeds were contributed in the same
way; the necessary preparation of the
land by ploughng and narrowing was
effected at the city's expense; working
implements. such as hoes. rakes. otc.were
provided and lent TO all who desired
60 use them and an experienced gardener
and a few assistants were employed 20
lay off the lots and teach the people
how to plant and work them. Many OF
the unemployed people eagerly seized the
opportunity extended 20 them 20 provide
themselves with Wholesome food. and with
very few exceptions those who applied
FOR lots worked them faithfully and
TO so good purpose that large quantities
OF vegetables mainly potatoes, We're
grown ut an inconsidorable expense. con-
tributing greatly TO the comfort OF the
poor people. and the sale II the surplus,
we believe. more than repaid the city
for the small outlay of money which
IL invested I'm the first instance.
The experiment was attended with so
gratifying success. nj any rate, that 10
has been adopted by "a number Of towns
and cities I'm the Western and Northern
States. and e has proved equally success
ful wherever 10 has been tried. Every
posssisble doubt and objection regarding
the value OF the scheme FOR SIS purpose
has been met by the conduct of the class
iblTvvbpossibl cmfwyp cmfwyp cmmb
OF people for whose benefit b. was iusr-
tuted. They have applied for the lots
I'm every instance. and men. women. and
children have worked side hy side in
making and gathering the crops. and have
exhibited I'm every way their appreciation
Of the opportunity afforded 90 them. IT
has also been noted in more than one
place that the plan has led directly 10 the
important result that some Of tho people
who have learned 10 work I'm the field
I'm this way have removed from the towns
and cities. TO small farms. which they
have rented in the country on which they
have applied their newly-acquirod knowl-
edge TO their independent support by
farming for themselves. without further
aid.-Charleston Is. CO News and Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
TUESDAY. JUNE g. $780,
non,y.s MEETINGS AID HNhNIs -',

rnnAk'S mbtii No - mt,
p,cbmond commaudery, Is i"
Temple n q. T., Eagle
Iltzhugh Louso
,1 hsn, Lodge. 1. o. o. IT, odd-f''-
lows Hall. - ~ Odd-Fel-
jamestown Tribe, l. o. H. NJ OD'''
lows Hall. qbon's
Continental LVuse' ~
Hall. ruo,rs Han.
Rescue Council, Jr. .. l. a. NJ
HOPE c Council. Jr. o. U. a. NJ. Jr' o. l.
Liberty Council, Jr. o. L. a. NJ Gers
Manchester Council. r. A.. owens Hail.
Faha Council. r. a. Laube's Hail.
Richmond Council. Homo Circle, Central
Hall.
Virginia Council. Chosen Friends, Elietts
Hail.
Capitol city Lodge, l. o. o. T., Gate
woods Hall.
Trinity Lodge. I. O. @. r.. Central Hail.
Central Beneficial and Social Society Lee
Camp Hail.
Company ID. First Regiment, ArmorS.
Company T. First Regiment Armory.
II. l.. L. Blues Blues Armory.
Richmond Howitzers. Howitzcrs 'Armory.
st. Mays Beneficial and Social Society,
ST. May's Hall
jefferson Council. Jr. O. L. A. NJ. Jr.
o. Z. 4. NJ. Hall.
NashingtOn-Leo Senate, Knights OF the
Ancient Essenic order St. Adams Han
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Church Conservation.

The Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser OF
June llth has the following:
Last Sunday at IL a. A.. this pretty
little church was consecratcd TO the SER
vice Of Almighty God. in the presence
Of large congregation, many OF whom
went out from the city TO take part IN
tho ceremony. The Rt. Rev IL. NJ Jack
son, ID. D., oficiatod. assisted by the
rector Rev. Il. L. Williams. and Rev.
MIR. letter, OF Opelika. After the solemn
opening service conducted by the Bishop,
INC morning prayer was read by
Mr.. Williams and Nj. Jcter. The
sermon was preached by Mr.. Williams
from the text. /. Kings. viii. $50 the
king and all the children Of Israel dodi-
Gated the house OF the Lord Bishop
Jackson conducted the communion SER
vice. for which a large number OF COM
municants remained and joined with
those who belonged to the chapel con-
gregation in the most solemn OF an the
Church's acts of worship.
The music was excellent. being render
ca by the choir of tho Church OF The
Holy Comforter OF which tn rector IS
justly proud. Altogether the occasion
was one 10 be long remembered as q
waymarlS in the history Of the Church ia
this community. The untiiiug rector has
other plans IN preparation FOR aegres-
siye church work. lie desires. among
other things to purchase ct adjoining
the chapel, and erect a small but con,e-
niont parish-house thereon for the use
OF the guilds. reading-rOom. etc. This
is a most necessary adjunct to the work
required in the West End but thus FAR
the funds have not been secured for
that purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

and gold was adopted when IT was as
sumed that IL took the same labor 10
produce sixteen ounces Of silver as IT
took TO produce one ounce OF gold. But
~ the reasoning Of this article be sound.
We know that IL now takes thirty Times
az much laDor 20 produce one ounce OF
geld as IL taxes 10 produce an ounce OF
silver. How. thyn. can the present silver
dollar bv-any possibility become as value
bio as the present gold dollar?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Ir. Whitney Not Discouraged.

NEW YORK. June 22.-Wnliam c..
Whitney was seen to-day before hc left
for Albany 10 attend conference Of
Democratic leaders. tie said.
"The report that ] said that the east
ern Democrats were discouraged by the
overwhelming majority of siiver men that
Will bo delegates in tho Democratic Ma
tioual Convention is untrue We are by
no means discouraged, and propose 90
put forth our most persuasive powers 10
induce tho National Convention to adopt
gold plank We are willing 20 admit
that the silver men viii have almost "a
two-lhirds majority IN the convention.
hope FOR "a victory. We are inclined 90
We rely, however on our arguments. and
believe that we may induce the silver
men to recognize the importance OF having
gold plank IN the platform. Despite
tho reports that We are discouraged we
are more strongly than ever convinced
that we have q fighting chance
Cold men in the East are Just getting
keyed Up on tho subject and every day
more interest IS expressed iu the situa-
tion by men OF importance.
1.-THE gold sentiment IS growing strong
-. | cannot say what viii Do done at
Albany to-day. but IN an probability the
gold plank 10 be adopted at Saratoga viii
be formulated"
The Albany conference Of which Mr
Whitney spoke will be held at the apart
ments OF Senator Hin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

LONDON. June 22-The House OF Lords
to-day passed the second reading of tho
deceased wife's sister bin by a vote of
IL 10 ll3.
Tie Prince OF Wales. the Dake or York.
the Duke If Couuaught, the Duke of Fife.
the DIke Of Devonshire the Duke of
Westminster. the Marquis of Rpon. and
I4oed Roscbory. voted Tor tho bin and the
Marquis OF Salisbury, the Duke of Nor
folk. the Archbishops of York. and Canter-
bury. and eighteen bishops. voted against
IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

One qt Masons Glass Jar full of Coffee. 10
One u. Masou's Glass Jar full Of Mixed
Tea. 10
Ono lb. Zander's Roasted Coffee. 70
none better in the city at 30.
For the next few days, Arbuckles Coffee, 20
Try our ljc. Bu,ter-best In the city.
One.cake Pine Tar skin Soap,
Three cakes Rob Rog Soap, 8
Eight lbs. Best Starch, Is
Homemade Breakfast Bacon. 3
Best Root Beer Extract, enough 10 make
gallons, 3
Good Pork. B
Kettle Rendered Pure''L Lard 7
Good Lard, 6
If you use Tea, it will pay you to
give us a trial. We guarantee to
save you from 3 to so per cent. on
every pound you buy. 81 Tea at
6oc.; SOC. Tea at dos; 0oc. Tea
at Sc; 4oc. Tea at DOC.
Orders will be taken until 10 p.
NJ. Saturdays, TO be delivered same
night. We viii have extra delivery
wagons to insure promptness. Leave
your orders at any time during the
week, to be delivered at any time
c. Q. d.
10 Satisfaction guaranteed ip
every particular.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
rHE RoANokE Trust COMPANY.
Meeting of Depositor.-Tho Sudden Death
orn ; rnIrcr
ROANOKE. Y

ROANOKE. VA. June p -sDecial .-
A meeting OF the depOsitors Of the Pc
noke Trust. Loan. and SAFE Deposit Corr
pany. which recently assigned. WIS loid
IN the Opem-HOuse here 10 Gay, pursuo ri
10 "a call Of l.. il. Cooke, trustee. " 20
made "a statement OF he liabilities of the
company 10 the two hundred Deposit, -
present.
The liabilities are about $4,000 and the
assets about $4,000. The latter consist
largely OF real estate and loans and dis
counts. secured by liens on real estate.
with also q considerable amount vi bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

VIENNA. June - In conversation at
the Austrian delegation dinner on Satur-
dag. Emperor Francis Joseph, referring
To tho new electoral reform law said;
Il know we'll enough that the newly
created electors viii not De satisfied, but
universal suffrage has been failure IN
an countries where the system has been
Introduced II does not suit Austria"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

The Baptist ministers OF Richmond and
Manchester held their annual outing at
Forest iiiii Park yesterday. They par
took Of a apread In the afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
Gnld Re.er,e. slo2 IN Az.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-The Treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at si02.22t9W. The days with
drawals were SSS6, zoo.
The Central Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union. which meets at the Wo-
mans Christian Association Tuesday
evenings. have changed their hcur Of
meeting 20 1870 Il. II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23

"sulh l. the case. OF The Continental
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
Fancy Goods Department.

We are showing II great line of new
patterns in the Irish Point Bureau Sea, is,
Squares, Pillow Shams, etc. These are
very popular and very pretty See the
lines.
Lot of new Stamped Linen in all the
newest IDEAS of the season mt 1919, 10,
Is, 90, p and 35c.
New Photo Frames with embroidery
piece and backs, complete ut 80 and ,5c
and 81.
\ pretty new idea in Calenders, a5c
complete.
Everything in embroidery silks.
Embroidery Hoops, needles, slipper
soles, yarns, wools down pillows, table
covers, fringes, etc.
Now is the time to make selections here
and make them up before Christmas.
We are agents here for Mr. Heminwav
~ Sons Embroidery Silks. These are the
very best silks on the market and cost as
much more per lib. than we can buy other
inferior makes-but we prefer to give
you the hest ut all times. Now is the
time to select stamped piece and make
your friends gift of your hnndiwork.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
Y. NJ. c. \.


AT the annual meeting of the Nyoman's
AUXILIARY for the. election of officers,
held yesterday p. H., the following
oihcers were reelected, to serve one year:
PRESIDENT, Mrs. J. b. Shipman; treas.
uref, Mrs. w. {. Burns; secretary, Miss
;. =. i-ukins. The meeting was we'll at
tended. The membership has grown
from twenty three II year ago to sixty
two pald.up members now. The auxil.
larry mas been Il great help to the associa.
tion during the past year, and are plan
ning Tor an increased efficiency during
the coming wear. The office of the gen
erai secretary has been greatly improved
by new carpet, donated by one of our
enterprising furniture companies.
THANKS. Owing. to the absence CT Mr..
Meacham from the city, to assist in spe-
cial meetings ut Blue Ridge, the yoke
fellows band will be postponed one week.
Now Is the time to join the gymnasium.
Don't put it OFF Make II break. Get n
start and keep it up. 1t pays.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
LOST A HAND.

Yesterday about . o'clock, while mt
work in the Roanoke Machine Works,
John j. Sheehan, Il machinst. had the
misfortune to lose his left hand. IT.
seems that Il cylinder fell on it, MASKING
and laceratng it in II terrible manner.
His right was also slightly injured. Mr..
Sheehan was taken in n carriage to DR..
Gales office, where the hand was ampu.
tated at the wrist. Mr. Sheehan is we'll.
known i'll the city, is member of the
Roanoke Machine Works Band, and was
at one time member OF the board of
public works. He was also at one time II
member of the City Council After the
hand was amputated the injured man was
removed to his home on Fifth avenue
II. e.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
NOT WELD BOUNDED.

There seems to he no foundation for
the stories that have recently been circu-
lated in the city concerning proposed
changes in the officials of the Norfolk and
Western railrcad chief among them he.
ing that the second vice president and as
sistant freight agent had been abolished.
and the paymaster's Office had been
merged into the trcasurers 1t was
also reported that changes had been
made in the comptrolers and auditors
departments, and that number of the
division superintendent Offices had been
abolished
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
HARD EARNED DOLLARS ARE,
VALUABLE

it matters not what your business or
profession, your hard. earned dollars are
valuable, therefore YOU should invest
them intelligently. If you are not Il Judge
OF piano, get some well-informed per
son, who is not associated ton commits
sion or otherwise with any music house.
TO heip You test the different makes.
The line of pianos handled by us will not
suffer by comparison with other makes.
we ask the fullest investigation of our
pianos prices and terms. We have them
IN nearly all grades and on terms to suit
ana we will please you. Hobbie Piano Co
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
MARRIED AT ROCKY MOUNT.

Jno. p. Lee, an attorney of Rocky
Mount, was married in that town yester.
day morning to Miss Elizabeth Walker,
by Rev. Mr.. Southall, of the Episcopal
Church of that town. The wedding was
quiet home affair, and only attended by
special friends of the two families After
the ceremony the newly-weldcd couple
boarded the noon train and came to this
city, but left on the North hound train
from il Northern bridal trip.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
SAM FoARD SENT ON.

In police court yesterday morning
Samuel Foard, charged with maliciously
shooting Lefty Wood about ten days
ago, with intent to kill, was sent on to
the grand jury. a portion Of the cvi.
dence was heard, and from the facts adj
duced it appears that Foard and the wo-
man were living together as man and
wife, and about the time of the shooting
she received II note, which she refused to
allow him to see, which aroused his jeal-
ousy and provoked the murderous as
sault
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
DELIGHTFUL PARTY.

tuesday night II most delightful party
was given at the residence of G. W.
Priddy, at BIG Marshall avenue s. w.
Among those present were Misses Jones'
Dyer, LYMAN, Minter, Cromer, Thomas,
Armentrout and Priddy. ATessrs. Day,
Hogan, Tremain, Woodruff, Lowry,
Thomas, Minter, Fitzgerald,s sPriddy and
Others At 1870 O'Clock the guests re.
paired to the dining room where n sump-
tuous repast was served, and the gay
party dispersed ut late hour, after
spending Il most delightful evening.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
LOOKING FOR HOMES.

Something over thirty home seekers
from the West passed through the city
yesterday, Ell route to Bedford, Lynch
burg and other points east, looking for
suitable locations for homes away from
the cold Northwest. y few Of the COM
PAM stopped in Bedford
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03

o Have you thought what an ap-
&c. propriate Christmas present a
~ ''Kodak" would make? Speaking
III of Christmas presents, u Bicycle
n is o. X. TOO. Better order now,
a so as not to be disappointed
ROANOKE CYCLE co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
LAID TO REST

LAID TO REST.
The funeral services of the late Thomas
Is. Mc1ehee, the 11-year-old son of Junius
McGehee, took place yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock at ST. Andrews Church, and
were conducted by Rev. Father J. w.
Lynch. The services We're largely ut
tended ny the friends of the deceased.
Alter Che services ut the church the re-
mains We're taken TO ST. Andrews Gem
etery, in the West End, and laid to rest
Father Lynch conducted the burial cere-
monies at the grave !,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
a CHRISTMAS OPENING

Edward s. Green, the manufacturing
jeweler, will have his Christmas opening
to-day, and will display the most magni.
ficent stock of choice articles suitable for
holiday and wedding gifts. \ number of
articles in stock are exclusive designs and
cannot he duplicated. a general invita-.
tion is extended to the public.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03
\ GOOD CHANCE

For those in need of winter wraps.
have Just received 100 sample capes
direct from large New York manufac-
turer' which can sell mt half value.
Among them some elegant plush capcs
that were SIS. $50 and $25, to go Mt half
price. Also special good things in jackets
ut anu below cost. Stylish millinery at
reduced prices. Call and he convinced.
Respectfully, II. SCHILLER.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-03

NEW STATION MASTER.
The Lynchburg News of yesterday
says: The many friends of George II.
Wright, the assistant station master ut
the Union depot, in this city, will be
glad to know that lie has been promoted
to the position of station master at Roa.
noke. The promotion carries with it Il
very material increase in salary, and the
new place, unlike the one that Mr. Wright
now fills requires only day work. The
change must necessarily he gratifying
to MIR. Wright, and particularly as it is
an evidence Of the satisfaction which his
work has given to the officials of the
road. Mr.. Wright has been assistant sta
ton master here for about six years, or
nearly rs long as the Union station has
been built In this long term of service
his responsible duties have been perform
ed with great efficiency, and to his kind
ness and courtesy many Il traveller owes
comfort and convenience which he would
otherwise have missed. Mr.. Wright will
he succeeded by William Stinnett who
runs on the road between Roanoke and
Norfolk rs iiagman, and whose hsadquar-
ters for some time past have been i'm Roa-
noke. Mr.. Stinnett is spoken of in the
highest terms by his fellow employees, all
of whom express their pleasure Mt his
good fortune. Mr.. Wright will not leave
for Roanoke for a few days. as he will
have to remain here until Mr. Stinnett
becomes accustomed to his new position.