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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03

insist on the number agreed upon by
the House.
Mr.. Boutelle, chairman OF the COM
mittee, is not always right in his crisi
cisms Of public,Ysp or measures, but
seems to be voicing public sentiment
in what he said to representative OF
the Baltimore Sun on the action OF the
Senate.
II have no complaint to make reg ard
Ing Senator German" said he. my
complaint is against the Senate. 1t
was the Senate that ocoasioned the
outburst OF the war spirit, both over
the Venezuelan and Cuban affairs, and
IL was the Senate that called attention
forcibly that we would be in very poor
condition to defend ourselves in the
event Of war with foreign foe. 1
have been criticised both In and out OF
the Senate because refused to become
. lingo and insisted thst the war scare
was absurd. and that there would be no
war Unless we make II ourselves by
some ill-advised and foolish action.
Nevertheless I could not blind my
self to the truth OF the statement that
We would probably find ourselves prac-
tically defenseless with our present
force against the naval force of any
first class nation shat wished to fight
US. Therefore, while was OF the opin-
ion, with which many of my colleagues
did not agree, that the appropriations
for the navy should be kept down to the
lowest possible figure. 1 believed 1t
necessary tina. at least four battleships
should be provided for at this session of
Congress. 1 therefore reported the bill
TO the House providing for that number
of ships.
II am especially surprised that Sem
ator Sherman, who is largely RESPONSE
BILE for the war scare, should have voted
70, Senator Germans amendment. The
House. in my opinion, will not accept
the amendment, and I will fight 1t in
the conference committee SO strenu
ouHly as possible. So far as am per-
,onslly concerned, am determined that |
The provision for four bsttleships as it |
passed the House, ehall become law"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
VIRGINIA FOR SILVER.

What Chairman Otey, of the Democratic
Committee. Says.
Representative O.ey, chairman of the
Democratic committee Of Virginia, said,
when asked by Star reporter what
kind of delegation would be sent to
Chicago by the Virginia State conven-
ton:
"Virginia Ia overwhelmingly for the
free coinage OF silver as we'll as gold.
The people have spoken so far in
seven counties, and every ono of them
has unanimously spoken for silver and
gold. The counties which have acted
are az follows: Westmoreland, Essex,
Middlesex, Halifax. Bedford. Montgom-
cry, Fluvanna, and SO the ball is moving
That ought to show how Virginia
stands on the question"
Virginia's State convention will be
held on June 4, and there is said to be
little doubt now that the convention
will adopt the unit rule. although 1t is
said without the rule there would be
only one or two districts which might
elect gold standard delegates Wash
ington Star,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
$4,000 IN GOLD GIVEN.
OF Special Interest to Students and
Teachers.

VI Special Interest TO Students and
Teachers.
r. II. WOODWARD COMPANY, of Balti-
more, Md. are making q most liberal
offer OF $1,000 to any one who will sell
200 copies OF "Gems of Religious
Thought" o new book by Talmage.
This is one OF the most popular books
ever published. Three editions sold in
60 days. Agents sell 10 to Is copies q
day. An Estey organ, retail price S27O,
given for selling ITO copies in 8
months. ASl00 bicycle given for selling
80 copies in 2 months. A gold watch
for selling 60 copies in one month. This
premium in addition to commission.
Complete cuffs 35 cents. Freight paid
Credit given. Agents wanted also for
talks to Children About Jesus" 15O, 900
copies sold, and IL is now selling faster
than ever. Same terms and conditions
as on "Gems OF Religious Thought"
Other popular books and Bibles also,
They offer special and most liberal
| rates to students and teachers for sum.
mer vacation. During last summer a
large humber Of students and teachers
| c.nvassed for their books. Among the
list there we're 80 who made over 5000.
81 who won the $500 premium and 70
made ever $3.50 for their summer work.
Write them Immediately.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
ROANOKE.
PORTSMOUTH,.
g SUMMARY

Earned runs-Portsmouth, 2; Roanoke, 9 Two
base hits-Cockman, Gochnnur, Heiiman 9
Earr. Stolen bases-Portsmouth, 5; Roanoke, 2
Double plays-Cockman to Gochnaur, HeiIman
to Hall to Magee, Brandt to Magec Bases on
balls-On Lipp, 3; off Brandt,4. Struck out-By
Lipp, 2; by Brandt. /. Passed ball-Williams. i.
Time OF game-One hour and forty five minutes
Umpire-Wood.
The Roanoke team has won half the
games played away from home, which
is considered well, and are playing
steady. nice ball and deserve to be lib
orally pstronized Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday. when they play the Ports
mouths on the home grounds, when the
fans" will expect them TO win a ma
jority OF the games.
Petersburg will play the last three
days of this week.
! Poor Game.
RICHMOND. May 2.-The game here
to day WAS played in the mud and slush
and WAS very poor exhibition.
Score. r. n K
Richmond. ...4o14IooaI-is - 8
Norfolk. ............ 000G11 0-s l6
Batteries-Tannehil and Boland; Gilroy, Lang
ford and Armstrong.
Postponed.
PETERSBURG, May 2.-The Petersburg
Lynchbnrg game postponed on account
of rain.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
What He Would Do.

She bidding him good night as the
clock strikes 12)--I hate to have you
go, Fred.
He-It won't be for long, darling.
She-Yes, know, but it is SO dark.
Helm not afraid Of the dark, dar-
ling.
She-I know you are not. In fact,
you seem to prefer it when you call on
me.
Howell, don't you also?
She-Of course do; but, Fred, there
are SO many footpads on the street at
night that I'm afraid something might
happen to you.
He-Oh, I'm not afraid.
She-Haye you pistol?
He-No, not even a cane.
She-Suppose bad man should stop
you while on your way home, what
would you do?
He (bravely)-What would I dol
Well, I'll tell you what 1 would do,
darling; would run.-~c4-, sts..--.s. =
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03

THE Democratic League Of Good Gov =
eminent has made clean sweep in
Richmond and great reform in the
management OF the fiscal affairs Of the
capital Of the Old Dominion may now be
reasonably expected. Judging by recent
developments in that city in connection
with the gas works and other matters,
the services of the league have not been
called in at all too soon. A general
overhauling Of municipal matters might
be beneficial not only to Richmond but
to many other cities of the State and
country.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
TWO WOMEN AT A LUNCH.
They MoDopolized the Room and Obtained
Their Moneys Worth

1hsH moneys worth.
In lower Broadway there arc "quick
lunch" rooms where busy men resort at
midday for light meal AT these places
men. without removing hats or outer
coats, sit on high stools at higher ooun-
tiers or stand in front Of Bullets and
help themselves to the food arranged for
their convenience Women are seldom
seen in these rooms, but occasionally q
slight sensation is caused among patrons
and walters by their appearance
While I was seated at one of tho conn
tiers the other day two women with sew
en- packages Of various sizes entered and
while five score or more Of eyes We're on
them stepped up to the counter and
asked what the menu was A polite
waiter answered the question by rat
Ting off the names Of q couple of dozen
dishes
I'VE will have coffee" answered one
of the women as they climbed onto
stools that didn't allow their feet to
touch the floor and spread out their
packages on the counter.
Il have changed my mind and will
take chocolate instead of coffee" said
one when the waiter came with the cot
fee With smile on his averted face
the waiter retraced his steps, and when
he returned with the chocolate found
the women had opened one Of the seven
packages and displayed six homemade
sandwiches
will you give Us a plate and knife?'
asked one.
"And some butter?' requested the
other.
The plato, knife and butter were set
before them.
do you furnish pickles with coffee?''
asked one. The answer was a dish Of
small choice pickles set in front of them.
Some water, please2" came from
the same woman.
"And napkins?" said the other.
They received both water and nap
ktns, and all for cents apiece. New
York Herald
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
THE TIMES AND FREE SILVER.

The large snd enthusiastic meeting
of the friends ofsilver at the courthouse
laat night is gratifying evidence OF the
strength of the movement In this COM
nunity for the free coinage of silver.
where the growth OF the sentiment has
been rapid and startling.
f year or more ago when THE TIMES
began to show the evil results that
would certainly follow continuation OF
the single gold standard, hardly one
man in ten was outspoken in his advo-
cacy Of the free coinage of silver on the
basis OF 16 to of gold; but the paper
continued steadfast in the faith, and at
all times and seasons exposed the fall
lacy of gold recommendation and the
evils which 1t had brought upon the
country, and which would follow o per-
severance in that dangerous financial
policy.
As time wore on and none of the
measures proposed by the sdministra-
tion and it's followers for financial re-
lief brought anything but ruin and dis.
ssser to the people, men began to reason
among Themselves concerning the mat
ter. and the result is that now the SEN
timent of this city and section Ia over
whelmingly in favor of bimetallism. or
rather of the free coinage OF silver at 16
to Of gold, without waiting for the CO.
operation OF other countries.
The seed sown by THE TIMES fell in
good ground and are bringing forth
abundant fruit; the leaven of its teach
ings has psrmeated the whole lump,
until now all are impatiently waiting
for . chance to promote their opinions
ct the polls, to the end that silver may
be restored to its proper place In the
monetary system of the country, and
that the prosperity which o mistaken
financial policy has driven sway may
return. The people now realize how
greatly they have been deceived by the
specious pleadlngs Of the gold bugs and
are resolved TO think and act for them
selves.
They now know that when silver Is
restored to its proper functions az (.
money metal that the way will bt
opened for such an era Of prosperity 81
this country has not known for years
Mills and factories will resume work OF
an enlarged scale; markets will be
found for the products of the soil, and
business of all kinds will start up with
renewed life throughout the length
and breadth Of the land.
With the certainty of such result
from the opening OF the min.s Of tn
United States to silver it ia not at al
surprising to sec the people 10 Roanoke
as elsewhere, rising in their might +
demand the restoration OF the money c
Jefferson to its proper place in tn
financial system of the country.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
Did You Ever

TRY Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? II not, get bottle now
and get relief This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-.
lief and cure of all Female Com plants,
exerting wonderful direct influence In
giving strength and tone to the organs.
II you have Loss Of Appetite. Constipa-
tion' headache, Painting SPELLS, or are
Nervous Sleep!ess, Excitable. Melan-
Gnoiy or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters Is the medicine Won
need. Health and Strength are guar
anteed by its use. Fifty cents and 81. 90
At Paul Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03

HON. MARK HANNA. McKinley's man.
agsr in the campaign for the Presi-
Dental nomination. declines to discuss
the result Of the Illinois convention en-
his friends chances; but shows in his
brief remarks that he has believed all
the time that the Ohio man was 1.-THE logi-
cal candidate" and that "subsequent
events" to his mind, have entirely sub-
stimulated former conclusions in this re.
Bpect.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
PARsIMoNY OF THE SENATE.

The adoption of Senator Gorman's
amendment to the naval appropriation
bill, reducing the number of battle
ships from four to two. has occasioned
much indignation among members of
the House committee on naval affairs,
who, 1t is understood, will vigorously
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
BASEBALL YESTERDAY,
Our Roanoke Batters Could No. Hit
Brandt.

Brandt.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, May 2.-Porssmouth
took two out of three games from the
Mounsaineers, and they won to-day on
merit, though IL WAS neck and neck
contest until the last man was ous. The
defeat Of the visitors Is due to the fact
that they were unable to hit Brandt.
Lipp wss in the box for the Mountain
GERS, and pitched \ good steady game
throughout, but the locals succeeded in
getting two hits In the seventh and
ninth innings. which won the game.
The fielding of both teams at critic al
stages Of the game YVES OF o gilt edged
nature
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
THE May.day strikes in this country

THE Msy.dsy strikes In this country
and Canada were mot so numerous as
some Of the predictions had led the
public to believe, but there were enough
of them to show that wages have not
yet reached satisfactory basis to
working men everywhere, and that
there is still feeling Of restlessness
in labor circles which will not be al
laYed until the return OF prosperity,
now apparently as distant 40 ever.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03
Poor, Weak Woman.

Talk about poor, weak woman!"
Here's Miss Helen Gould stopping a
$50, 600, 600 elevated railroad deal with
nod Of her pretty head philadelphia
Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03

xvoo,., Is the mothers
Teething syrup friend during the
critical period OF dem
ntion in children. It 10 certain and
safe in its action, producing almost In :
stant relief for all shoae Distressing
symptoms TO which
children are subject. pna.sie'a
Price 25 cents, at
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-03

or what use are forms, seeing at time
shey are empty? OF the same use as bar
:els, which are at times ampty too. Hare
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09

Austin Correspondence Houston Post.
Friends OF tho administration In both
camps, while keeping their eyes open to
the inevitable result OF Judge Hardy's
move, do not think THAI It VIII amount
10 much, and figure that It Will Just
about catch the maloontents who eth
er stayed at home or voted for Nugent
In 1881. 20 that it viii not pun the
Democratic vote down below the figures
OF TWO years ago.
That II Judge Hardy's call Tor rally
or sound money men ut Dallas on
April p brings out anything like In
point OF Size q respectable gathering an
Independent organization will be ef-
tected and side show ticket noinina-
ted. no one seems 10 doubt The same
unanimlty of opinion as to the causes
which led to this somewhat startling
change OF base so soon after the Gall
weston iiasco does not exist. however
Judge Hardy says that those who
thought he laid down his hand al
Galveston were mistaken, and he seeks
to convey the impression that he slim
ply wanted to give the "Dudleyites" n
chance 20 do the right thing before GO
ing TO extremes. This statement ls not
being accepted at par by everybody
however ana there are many pople un-
kind enough to ln.inuate that the Cor.
aicana statesman had figured 1t out
that large number OF counties would
reject the executive committee's gtir-
Kestlons. but that, as IL has turned out,
tnAt ms assumption inhhat respect was
misplaced. he has husitly concluded ~
raise tho cry or tyranny" and TO once
more onll his clans together for the
purpose OF inviting them TO jump the
game instanter and herd by themsoIves
hereafter '''i'es
Another surmise IL that II has been
uee,aed by certain indefinite agencics
lnAt 10 mead ON tho ~.
Bile capture OF the national cnnvcnt,n,,
ny the silver men. oontesting deleen-
uena must be sent to Chicago from ire
south and West under the best pre-
texts possible. to emharrass II NOT do.
ieat white metallic organization OF
Iila convention. and that Chairman
ssihruy Is simply netting under orders
from New York. or Waahinrton ~,
somewhere else, In attempting 10 rey,va
his scattering followers e ~ 'e''Fs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09
FROM THE SOUDAN.
INCREASING ANXIETY IN ENGLISH
OFFICIAL CIRCLES.
The Dervishcs WIN Muster Fifty
Thousand strong and they WIN
Ne the Rest Fighting Men In inc
soudan.

Cairo, April s.--tcopyrighted.)-Eac
additional budget Of news from the
front increases the anxiety in unofficial
circles as to the fate OF the vanguard
of the Anglo Egyptian forces operating
on the Nile as u preliminary to an ad-
vance on Dongola, for which troops are
being raised rapidly, and concentrated
ut Wady Halfa. News of y movement
southwark Of troops has spread with
tnat wonderful rapidly which Is fire.
quentiy noticed as one OF the features
OF campaigning in the soudan, while
the British intelligence department ex-
perlences the greatest difficulty In OBJ
tanning Information regarding the
movements of Deryishes, the latter an
parently having spies In all quarters
succeed In transmitting important news
with lightning like rapidly from one
part OF the country to the other.
hhallfa Is ealing upon his warriors TO
muster to the standard and the holy
war which he recently proclaimed
against Egypt win be pushed with all
the depserate energy OF Derylsh Lead
ers. He expects to muster an army OF
bVuoo followers, composed OF the best
nghting men In the Soudan at omdiir-
man by Septembera and when the Anglo
Egyptians advance they will be met by
khalifa in person
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09

imperial interests OF Spain through
American mediation.
Tho Spanish newspapers, especially
the republican and the dissenting con-
aervatire, express moufnfui regret that
the various Spanish governments have
nor understood the cxpHdiency OF put
ting Into force at the very beginning
OF the present instruction the home
rule bill and the tariff reform voted by
parliament last year, and which they
VIII now hnyc to carry out nwtwurdiy
under pressure OF circumstances and
foreign mediation.
fresh demonstrations against Amcei-
cans. despite the agitation by the press.
Great precautions are being taken In
Madrid and Ia the provinces to queii
any disturbances and protect American
representatives. IL Is evident. however,
that much suppressed excitement and
irritation is prevalent among all
classes.
The significant attitude OF the minis
terial press excitcs ironical and very
angry protests and comments. Papers
OF the largest circulation and opposi-
tion journals like impartial, Pals Globo,
FL Liberal Correo and others go SO
far MS to threaten the government with
serious consequences In domestic pol-
ties in Spain If Canovas should assent
to mediation on the part of President
Cleveland and purchase the neutrality
OF the United States by commercial
concessions.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09
CONDEMN coScnrss
For Passing tho Cuban neliIecrencx
RESOLUTIONS.

New York, April s.--A dispatch To tho
Mefiu from MADRID Gays:
Al the papers holly condemn IN,
american congress for passing III
oellgerent RESOLUTIONS. which they ne,-
sist N considering I'm act a hostiliiv
nnu an insult 70 the Spanish peonic
which must be met by resoiutc artl,.e
ordinations for reslsting ali kinds Of
II IL nnderstood that tho govern
ment VIII calmly await tic decision og
or adviecs from President CLEVELAND
tut WIN IN the meantime push the on,
eraticns n Cuba and preparations In
stain % keep in touch with putlis, o,,tn.
ION whilst FIRMLY chrcking All cxar,.e,.-
Htons and Recommendations thnt n,irht
GREG te International complications
spanish dlplprlRcSs. has led fh- yo,.
eirment to believe that Mr.. cicveisnd
VIII try to gain she until the rninv
teafon begins In Cuba In May 10 saa
u The military situation IL modit41
and meanwhile inslructinr the Am ny
c@a minister 81 Madrid 10 noraf,.',.
WIG ConoNas IA a friendly way WIN r
view TO making some compron,i,,a shat
ecaid satisfy tho autonomist nnplrations
81 majority OF tho Cubans ana .f,s
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09

vEYEDr FROM 1,HE RuPuBII-
CANS, jlngolsm remained"
Tho Herald poses ns an Independent
Democratic party II knows whore
Cleveland got his rabld monometailisn.
Commenting on the crisp-smith de-
bate, the Herald says
Mr.. crlsp's speech at Augusta IL a
bold plea for free and unlimited colin
age OF silver, l6 TO 1. on the ground
that II would cause an Increase N the
prices OF all commodities II certainly
would have temporarily that effect
just aa the coirnge OF hrass shlllinEs
mot worth half their face valued 200
years ago In England made all com
modities SO dear that as Macaulay
wrlies:
"'The laborer found that the bit OF
metal which when he received II was
called shilling would hardly when
he wanted TO purchase a pot OF beer or
q ioaf OF rye bread. 20 as far as
sixpfrce.'
"But what would the country gain by
Mr.. Crisp's proposed artificial inla-
ton OF prlces2 Nothing. We should so
back TO the old days OF greenhackisnfs
WHOM our dciclsed paper money would
buy only half OF what gold would
buy"
Baron Nothschild argued NJ the last
International monetary conference that
the cheaper the price OF wheat the bet
ter Il would be for England That IS
the present contention Of tho Herald
II wants u dollar worth two hundred
cents. That is good thing for a few
people. Most people. however. are
interested In keeping the price OF the
dollar down 10 100 cents, and In bring
ing II dawn to that when II goes above
1t; that is to say. they are Interested
in maintaining parity between cotto,
and wheat on one side and gold on the
other
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-09
silver Countries Advancing, Gold
Countries Receding.

Atlanta Constitution.
While the financial situation In this
country Is growing steadily worse. the
exports that come from the countries
that use silver as standard money show
that they are steadily growing In pros
perlty.
President Raoul who has charge OF
large railway interests in Mexico, re-
turns from that country and informs
our merchants and business man that
all interests IN Mcsivo are prosperous;
that Industrial development IL pro-
ceeding n n rapS rate and that fIr-
elgn capital is iie> ng in al sFtisfac-
tory rate.
Mir James y. Collins Of Atlanta. who
went to Costa Rica believing in the en-
neiency OF the gold stan I'D. returns a
convert to the free coinage Of silver. He
round business OF all kinds ON boom
IN that South American republic, and.
having the keen Instincts OF a success
ful business man, had no difficulty in
perceiving that the trouble with hia
own country was the constantly In
oreaslng value OF gold and The con-
stantly Increasing purchasing power OF
the gold dollar.