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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
CUBAN EXPEDITION LANDED.
Experiences of the Three Friends.
EumOred Spanish Defeat.

JACKSONVILLE FLA, July "a
special TO the Times-Union from Key
West says Your Correspondent is re-
iably informed that the Three Friends
expedition was landed Monday night
sbeot - O'Clock near camaguay and
about ? oSlock the same night the vessel
sighted the spanish warship Alfonso XIII.
All the men and ammunition having been
landed by this time. the Three Friends
started on her way back. In their haste
they left their three surf-boats, which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
10 uarmonize Their Differences.

BALTIMORE, ND, July S-tSpecial.l-
An effort will be made 10 harmonic the
differences existing between the craboefs
Of Maryland and Virginia, and TO this end
"a meeting has been arranged 10 occur IN
Washington AZ an early date between
Secretafy-o of State Richard Dallam. OF
Maryland. and the Secretary Of the Com
m0nwealth OF Virginia. az which the
differences viii be considered. and an
agreement attained, II possible
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
Envicd Him.

Mr.. BANKER ,abstractedly): Ny wife Is
out OF her mind; she doesn't know what
she Is saying
srr. Henpecked: My dear friend. l SYM
pathize with you; at the same time | can
not help remarking that | only wish my
wife didn't know what she was saying at
times, for she says the most awful things.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
CYCLONE ~ YORK.
Several Residences and Many Build
Ings Carried Away.

KELTON. via TOANO. VA. July S.
(speciaL)-A cyclone struck this place at
o'clock this afternoon. carrying away
everything in its path. Several residences
and many outbuildngs were entirely de-
strOycd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
ak'Me.@s2
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The Kings of Low Prices.

The Kings OF LOW Prices.
rIonday's, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays offerings all
on sale to-day, together
with so cases of merchant
chandise received up to 4
p. M. yesterday.
77-sc. for YARD-wIDE PERCALEs.
the best II i-2c. goods. not remnants. but
whole pieces. In all Of the prcttlest pat
terms Full yard wide perfect.
l9 lie for LINEN DOTTED sWIssEs.
that were Is. 80. and Sc. yard Six dif-
ferent size dots left OF these high art
imported Linen Color Swisses, and to-
day they are marked mt ~ lie.
25c. pair for the finest OF PURE SILK
TAFFETA GLOVES. being ali OF our
soc. ones, In every shade Of tan.
y i-2c. for PURE LINEN SHEER
SWISS HANDKERCHIEFS. scoiloped
embroidered edges. not cambria ones that
you always buy for - he, but Pure
Linen ones
gsc. for LADIES MACKINTOSHES ac-
tually Cloth Covered. Rubber Lined
MackintOsheS that cost - 10 ~
S.23 for finer ones. cost up to 81 Du-
ring the rain OF yesterday hundreds were
sold. IL to-day is clear the lot VIII be
cleared before noon.
DC. for GINGHAM APRONS. ready
made, with strings and full size. How
can we do IL. you ask. Don't worry
how we are selling at half prices. We do
1t every day in the week.
lc. for CHILDRENS RIBBED UN-
DERVESTS. an entire case, 1900 OF them,
for to-days selling.
lc yard for ALI.-SlLK YELLING.
Another lot 10 be put out to-day. Each
veil one yard long, and warranted all
silk. only colors.
egc. for LADIES' TAILOR-MADE
WAISTS, all beautifully Numbered, point
ed yoke back. all stripes TO match. beau-
tifully double stitched. Vassar, Derby,
Stanley. 81 and $l25 kinds. every one In
stock for 69c. It's the greatest sale or
the kind ever I'm Richmond.
TOMORROW GRIDAy) HALF HObI-
DAY. STORE CLOSES AT O'CLOCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09
THE LIE DIRECT.

As Mr.. Mcknight proceeded further In
his statement OF alleged facts. Mr.. Wea-
dock one of the delegates-at-iarge seated
in :he front row, Immediately facing the
speaker, said in an audible voice: That's
a -" No notice was taken or this
Interruption.
Mr.. Blake said that If the majority
report were adopted the Democrats
would carry Michigan by at least 5000
majority.
Mr.. Brucker. Of Michigan, declared that
he had always been free-sllyer man.
and that there were enough silver dele
gates in the convention TO nominate a
President by a two-thirds majority, with
out the necessity of committing highway
robbery applause and laughter)
Mr.. c. S. Thomas. OF Colorado, men,
her OF the National Committee. next took
the stand: but the audience was becoming
impatient. and raised loud cries OF ~ ote.
He held that II would be mistake 10
elect a Democratic President by over
turning the expressed win OF sovereign
State. lie warned them that they could
not afford TO strike down the State or
Michigan simply for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning two-thirds majority.
Mr. Powers, OF Utah. member OF the
Committee on Credentials. argued In sup
port OF the majority report
State Senator Thomas j.. Grady, OF
New York. spoke against the majority re-
port The discussion was closed by two
more speeches, one by Mr.. Weadock ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-09

Until the money question Is settled,
we are opposed 10 any agitation Tor Iur-
Their changes In our tarin laws, except
such as ere necessary TO meet the deiicit
in revenue caused BY the adverse decision
~ the Supreme Court on the income-tax.
Rut for this decision by the Supreme
Court there would be no deficit in the
revenue under the law passed by Demo-
cratic Congress In strict pursuance OF the
uniform decisions Of that court for nearly
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
MISS BAYLOR MARRIED.

Winchester, Va, August 24-AIiss
Francis Courtney Baylor, the novelist
author of "On Both Sides" Behind the
Blue Ridge" Claudia and others, was
married this afternoon at O'Clock to Mr.
George G.. Barnum, of Ottowa, Canada
He is a nephew of the Hon. l. Low, the
Canadian minister of agriculture. He is
also connected with the Central Georgia
railroad offices in Savannah The Rev.
Nelson Page Dame officiated. The bride
was given away by her brother, Maj. Eu-
gene w. Baylor, and Mr.. Phillip Edward
Meade Walker was best man. Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnum left this evening for points
in Virginia, and afterwards they will go
South
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
PEARY'S MOVEMENTS.

St Johns, n. F., August 24.-News
reached this city to-day from Turnayic,
Labrador, that the steamer Hope, now en-
route for the Arctic Ocean, commanded
by Lieutenant Peary, reached there July
20 after a quick run from Sydney. The
members of the expedition landed and
after making series of scientific obsery-
ations, sailed again for the North. Lieu
tenant Peary reported a large amount of
ice and numerous icebergs prevalent
along the coast. He is certain to find
this condition of affairs even worse fur
ther North. Many people here believe
that Lieutenant Peary will experience
considerable trouble in crossing Melville
Bay from that cause.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
BIG TELEGRAPH DEAL
WESTERN UNION GOBBLES THE
BELL TELEPHONE.

Boston Mass, August 24.-The Bos-
ton Commercial Bulletin says:
I'VE understand, upon the best au-
thority, that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company controls at the present
moment the American Bell Telephone
Company. The importance of such con
troll will at once appear to every one
who appreciates how the two have come
into competition during recent years.
The Western Union dividends had be-
come threatened through the competition
of the Bell Company and of the Postal
Telegraph Company, but it has long been
a fully'arranged plan for the Western
Union to secure control of the telephone
company. The two together can proba-
bly, make it very warm for the Postal
Telegraph Company or the final outcome
may be combination of all three
u Pierpont Morgan has been the larg
est purchaser of the Bell Telephone stock
ut auction here, but the manner of pur-
chase has been very cleverly concealed.
Western Union stock has ruled weak on
the New York Stock Exchange during
the past few days but this weakness is
thought TO be part of the programme of
those conducting this gigantic deal The
combination of these two concerns will
mean an almost impregnable monopoly
OF both the telegraph and telephone bus.
mess in the same hands -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
TILLMaN is HAPPY.
SAYS THE SILVERITES ARE SURE
OF THE WEST.

Harrisburg, Pa, August 24-On his
way to Mt. Gretna, where he made an ad-
dress Saturday, Senator Ben Tillman, of
South Carolina, was asked what would
become of Tom Watson. The Senator re-
piled:
'Well, now, that's hard one, but I
suppose we will let him stay on the
ticket. Whatever the result of the con
test for Vice-President between Sewall
and Watson, all will be grist for the
Bryan mill, and it's Bryan we want to
elect. Watson will get a few electoral
votes that Sewall won't get, and vice
versa, and Bryan will be the beneficiary. 1"
GLOW do you find the financial senti-
ment in the West" the Senator was
asked.
$50 tinctured with u silver lining that
the gold bugs won't have half chance. {"
"Then you think the chances for
Bryan's election are rosy?"
"Of course l do The goldbugs will
carry everything here in the East, but in
the West and South they will not have a
hard time counting their votes on the
night of November B..
The Senator threw back the lapel of his
coat, exposing the celebrated silver pitch
fork, with goldbugs securely impaled on
each of the three prongs
1.-The centre goldbug," said he, "repre-
sents John Sherman, and those on either
side President Cleveland and Secretary
Carlisle -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
NO FRICTION wHATEvER.

Washington, August 24.-Acting Sec
rotary of State Rockhill to-day authorized
the statement that there was no truth in
the report of friction between the Depart
ment and Mr. Terrill. United States min
lister 70 Turkey. Mr.. Rockhill says the
minister has been commended by the de
partment in the highest terms for his ad-
ministIation of the affairs of the United
States legation at Constantinople during
recent emergencies. There has been no
intimation of n resignation due to friction
or to any other cause, as there is every
reason to believe that all concerned are
entirely satisfied with the official and per
SOnal status of fairs
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

Columbia, S. c., August "a The DEM
ocratic party. will have primary cleo
tlon tomorrow to nominate a United
States Senator, seven Congressman and
State and.county officers. The chief inter-
est centers in the Senatorial race the can
didates being Gov. John Gary Evans. Cir
cult Judge Joseph H. Earle and John Il.
duncan, hitherto Jan unknown political
quantity IN the State. All are for free
silver, but the indications are that Gov
ernor Evans will beat both of his oppo-
nents on the first ballot, majority of all
the votes cast being necessary to an cleo
ton. Earle has never been prominently
connected with the Iillmanite faction.
which is dominant. and Duncan. who is n
Iillmanite, has made his candidacy upon
the alleged personal am. official dement's
OF Governor Evans Senator Tillman en-
dorses Evans, however, which practically
settles the contest The legislature will
elect the nominee
: Inc present Congressman from the
state Will likely down all opposition w.
II. Ellerbe, conservative Tillmanite. will
be nominated for governor
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
woRDY WAR WILL SOON BEGIN.

New York, August PA meeting of
representatives of James J. Corbett and
Tom Sharkey was held here to-day to dis
cuss plans for fight. Nothing was de-
cided upon and action was postponed
until Thursdaysswhen another meeting, at
which Corbett is expected to be present,
will be held.
n representative of Brady was present
and announced that Mr. Brady was no
longer Ccrbett's manager and that Cor
bett would be his own manager hence
forth. However others say Dan Stewart
Will be Corbett's manager Mr.. Tom
Brady will give his entire time to his the
atrical ventures.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
MIR. SMITH PLEASED.
THE APPOINTEE.
Who He is and What His Public Life
q Has Been.

Who He is ard What His Public Life
"a Has Been.
St. Louis, Mo-, August 24.-Ex-Gov
D. r. Francis is nearly 46 years of age,
having been bern at Richmond, Madison
county, KY, October 1, 1850 His edu-
cation was received at Washington Uni
versity, this city, his family having
moved to ST. Louis In 1870 he graduated,
receiving the degree of B. A His first
employment was with grain commits
sion house, continuing until 1877, when
he began business for himself. In 1884
the d. r. Francis e. Bro. commission
house was established. That same year
he became president of the Merchants
Exchange. His first political position
was that of delegate to the national Dem
ocratic convention of 1884. In April,
1885, he was elected mayor of ST. Louis,
having been nominated as dark horse
on the 1S5th ballot. In 1888 Mr. Francis
was elected governor of Missouri At
the expiration of his term, in 1892, he re
stunned the management of his old firm,
which had been kept up by the members
of the house. His connection with poll
tics since 1892 has been that of simple
citizen. He has always been Democrat.
Mrs. Francis is ia leader in ST. Louis
society. They have four children.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

Atlanta, Ga, August 24-The Journal
this afternoon prints q story which it
says comes from source of undoubted
authenticity, to the effect that the pur.
pose of Senator Tillman's recent mysteri-
Gus visit to Thomas f. Watson, at the
latter's home in Thomson, was to see if
Mr.. Watson could be induced to retire
from the Vice-Presidentia race on the
promise of n place in the Bryan cabinet
The Journals informant, who is a Dem
ocrat of high rank but n warm friend and
possible supporter.of Watson, says there
is no doubt that tentative offer of such
position was made, by whose authority
1t is not known, and very promptly de.
clined.'
Mr.. Watson declared that inasmuch as
he had accepted the Vice Presidential
nomination in order to preserve his party
organization, he could not surrender it in
exchange for any other Office whatever
1t is said similar offer is to be made to
Mr. Sewall. In this connection it is
noted as significant that Mr.. Watson has
been declaring with confidence of late
that he would be on the Democratic ticket
inside of two weeks.
SAYS 1T IS ORIGINAL. -
Chicago August 24.-Chairman Jones
was shown the Atlanta dispatch to-day
concerning the alleged offer of a position
in the Bryan cabinet to Mr.. Watson in
return for the latter's withdrawal from
the Vice Presidential race.
This story has the merit of being en-
tirely original at least" said Mr. Jones.
There is not the slightest foundation for
such a statement. I don't understand
what authority Mr.. Tillman had for max
ing such offer. 1t was we'll known that
Mr.. Tillman called on Mr. Watson, but
his offer is unauthorized and in fact no
such offer is or has been contemplated.
DOES NOT BELIEVE 1T.
Washington, August Ex-senator But
Ter, chairman of the Populist executive
committee, said tonight he had no infor-
nation concerning the alleged attempt of
Senator Tillman to induce Mr.. Watson to
withdraw on the promise of a cabinet DO
sition He does not believe such sug-
gestion was made or that it would be en-
tertained if made
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
WAS WATSON OFFERED 4 BRIDE I?
THE ATLANTA JoUNAL PRINTS A
SENSATIONAL STORY. &.

1t States That Senator Tillman's Mystic
rious Visit to Watson Was For the
Purpose of Offering the Noted Popu-
list Place in Bryan's Cabinet if He
Will Withdraw From the Populist
Ticket in Favor of Sewall, Which Was
Promptly Declined. :.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
HAS ANOTHER OFFICE.

MLondon, August 24-The Daily News
this morning publishes a dispatch from
Rome to the effect that Cardinal Ram
polla, the papal secretary of state, has
consecrated Father Sebastian Martinelli
archbishop of Ephesus. Father Sebas-
tian Martinelli, prior general of the Au-
gustinians, was recently appointed to
succeed Monsignor Satolli as papal dele
gate to the Roman Catholic Church in he
United States
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
APPOINTED RECEIVER.

indianapolis, Ind, August 24-W. H.
Mcdowell has been appointed receiver of
the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago
(Monon route) railroad. Attorney Field,
of the company, admitted the business of
the complaint and consented to the re-
ceiver's apnointment
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
H'KIHLEY TALKS TO P0TTERS
A LARGE NUMBER OF WORKMEN
LISTENED TO HIS SPEECH.

He Still Harps Upon the Same Old Story.
Protection, With Only Slight Refer.
ence to the Main Issue-He Quotes
Many Figures to Show That the Me-
chanic Has Had Hard Road to
Travel During the Past Three Years,
and Blames the Democratic Party
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
4 GOLD Bug Was APPOINTED
EX-GOVERNOR FRANCIS SUCCEEDS
MR.. SMITH.

He Was Formerly Governor of Missouri.
1t is Not Known Yet When He Will
Relieve Secretary Smith-The Retir-
ing Secretary is Receiving Many Re
grets Over His Decision to Resign-He
Will Probably Return to Atlanta at
Once.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
POLITICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
SENATOR .TILLMAN WILL HOLD,
PRIMARIES TO-DAY.

Very Important Elections Will Occur
Throughout That State To-day, and it
is Admitted on All Sides That Mr..
Tillman's Favorites Will Win With.
out Any Trouble-Ellerbe Will be
Nominated For Governor, Without
Doubt.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
The CAMPAIGN OPENED HERE
MIR. STAPLES MAKES AN INTER.
ESTING SPEECH.

1t Was Powerful Argument Based on
Incontrovertible Facts-Every Men
ton of Bryan's Name Elected Tumult-
uous Applause-Mr. Kiernan's Speech
Aroused Great Deal of Enthusiasm.
Considering the Weather, Good Au-
dience Was Present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

Buzzard's Bay, August 24.-President
Cleveland announces that Ex-Governor
Francis, of Missouri, has been appointed
Secretary of the Interior, vice Hoke
Smith.
Washington, Augusta 24.-The an
nouncement that the President had APP
pointed Ex-Governor Francis to succeed
Mr.. Smith rather surprised Washington
Tonight, more because of it's suddenness
than otherwise.
Governor Francis took "a strong stand
in favor of the gold standard in the pre-
liminary battle for delegates to the Chi
cago convention, but he and his associates
were disastrously beaten in his State
During the convention he was also very
active. Since the convention, he has,
it is said by friends he re, given no public
utterance as to his position with regard
TO the Chicago ticket. and so far as
known has not, ut least actively, allied
himself with the movement for the In
dianapolis convention. Governor Fran
els, throughout his political career, has
been strong supporter and warm
friend of Mr.. Cleveland and the admin.
stration. 1t is recalled that when Mr..
Cleveland was at Lakewood making up
his Cabinet prior to entering upon his
second term, Ex-Governor Francis was
summoned there, and there was a strong
impression at the time that he would be
given n portfolio. He had been mayor of
ST. Louis and twice governor of Missouri,
and before Mr.. Clevelands nomination
became certainty, was.-pressed for the
Presidential nomination.
Governor Francis is well-known in
Washington. He has been here fire.
quently and is exceedingly popular He
was here only a few days ago, and it was
thought that when he left he had gone
to Gray Gables. Despite the high honors
he has already achieved he is still a COM
paratively young man in the neighbor-
hood of fifty, strong and vigorous, of
sunny temperament and genial DISPOSE
ton. Although taller in stature he some
what resembles Secretary Morton in per-
sonal appearance. He has fiorid COM
plexion, sandy hair and moustache. Elk
Governor Francis is said to be man of
considerable means. He was said to be
millionaire few years ago.
MIR. SMITH PLEASED.
Washington, August 24.-Secretary
Smith evinced the greatest satisfaction
when he heard the name of his successor
He said in response to questions:
~ have the pleasure of an intimate
personal acquaintance with Governor
Francis, and esteem him most highly.
He is man of marked ability. OF
course feel deep interest in the depart
ment, and | don't. know ANYONE who
would more willingly turn it over to-
Secretary Smith Immediately tele-
graphed his congratulations to Governor
Francis. He expects to relinquish to his
successor on the first of September.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
GIVING GOOD ADVICE.

London, August 24.-The Westmin-
lister Gazette publishes a long article
calling attention to the political CAM
paign in the United States as being not
only battle of the East and West, but
between the American debtor and his
British creditors, and advises English
men desiring the defeat of free silver to
restrain their shoutings for Mckinley
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
COLUMBIA BICYCLES AT COST

A stock of SO model Columbia wheels
at actual cost for cash, or $40 added for
time payments Of so per month ut Well
ford Wheel Co.'S
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
The Best Men
in the World

ARE THOSE IN WHOM THE ELEMENTS
OF TRUE MANHOOD ARE COMBINED
IN THE BEST PROPORTIONS. THE
BEST PIANOS AND ORGANS
THE WORLD ARE THE WORLD
STEIFF AND HAINEs
-BRO.'s PIANOS AND EsTEY AND
ORGANS, COMBINING AS
THEY DO ALL THE BEST QUALITIES
--OF TOUCH, TONE, POWER, WORKMAN
snip AND DURABILITY, BACKED UP
by MANY YEARS AND THE UNQUALI-
-FIED ENDORSEMENTS OF THE LEAD
INC MUSICIANS ALL OVER THE
PRICES AND TERMS TO
SUR ALL. CATALOGUES FREE.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25

continued on fourth pageD
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-20
DECLARED OFF.
District Attorney Knocks Out the
Proposed st. Louis Meeting.

st. Louis, Dec. 19.-The United States
district attorney won a bloodless bat
tie. fought with the Cuban sympathiz-
ers, here. AS result of his pointed
Interpretation of the neutrality laws
the monster mass meeting scheduled
for tonight at the exposition building.
WAS declared off. Notwithstanding
this, thousand men gathered about
the building this evening, and divided
time with each other in denouncing
the brutality OF Spain and the course
of the president and cabinet. Chair
man Sturgeon of the relief committee.
admits that the district attorneys
strict Interpretation of the law has
retarded relief work, but insists that
the work will continue, though in less
pronounced manner. He SAYS:
Il cannot conceive how anybody can
construe a meeting held to voice our
sympathy with an oppressed people
struggling for independence and our
adherence of cruel methods of their
oppressors into a violation of the
treaty or neutrality laws. We are not
enlisting men or organizing expeditions.
but there is certainly nothing to pre-
vent man from expatriating himself if
he sees Mt. He can leave the country
and go to Cuba or anywhere else. and
he is not obliged to say before he goes
what he is going to do when he gets
there"