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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
THREATENED TO HANG HIM.
a Cuban Boy Kidnapped and Held for
Ransom

Havana. Nov. 2O.-The insurgent
leader Nicola Suarez, kidnapped boy
named Quintin Tore, aged fifteen years
and threatened that if his father di,, not
redeem him he would hang the boy. The
governor arrested the wife, sister, and
niece of Suarez and thus succeeded in Sc.
curing the liberation of the boy. Tore
The insurgents have hanged Fusebio
Blanco for carrying provisions to Matan-
Zas.
An editorial in La Lucia makes n com
parison between this island and Spain
and recalls Spain's sacrifice for the
island, adding that the island has failed
to respond to the proposal to take u share
of the national loan. The island, the
newspaper says must contribute to the
war expenses by subscribing to the pat.
riotic donation which has been opened
ami thus make manifest it's oft repeated
willingness to give life and fortune for
the cause. In consideration of Spain's
efforts to save the national honor and
Islanders fortunes, says La Lucha they
are under obligations to show their graf
itude to the nation.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
ANOTHER MEETING.
Hoffman and His Allies Hold an Election
ut Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 2O.-The stock
holders of the Georgia, Carolina and
Ncl thern and the Seaboard Air Line belt
both parts of the Seaboard Line system,
held their annual meetings to- day in this
city The stockholders of both railroads
elected directors and other officers for the
ensuing year All officers of both COM
panes were reelected. The recent atti-
tude of the officers of the Seahoard Air
Line system i'll the Southern and other
associations, were fully endorsed by the
stockholders of both companies
The meetings were attended by r. c..
Hoffman, of Baltimore, president of the
Seaboard system; e. St. John, of Ports
mouth, vice'presilent and general man
aGer CT the line; G.. r. Meyer, of Balti-
more, formerly president of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, and Judge l.. r.
Watts, of Norfolk, and j. L. Minis, of
Baltimore was also present
In II talk with an Associated Press rep
rescntative after the meeting, Mr.. Hoif-
man declared that he believed the deal
for the sale of the property to the Ryan
syndicate to be off permanently. He said
the stockholders did not wish to part
with their holdings. as they considered
the stock worth more than the prices
offered
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
PREPARING FOR ACTION

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 2O.-Chairman
Cliff, of the Republican State committee,
has appointed John l.. Lottin, of this
city, chairman of the committee to inves-
tigate alleged election frauds which the
Republicans claim defeated Them. Lottin
has opened offices, and says he will push
the investigation in every coanty with
the intention of obtaining proof for use
III contest for governor, to he made he.
fore the legislature in january. Rcpub-
lican leaders alleged that if fraudulent
voters are eliminated, rillman, Repubi-
can, Will have plurality of the votes
CNSi
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
FOR FREE SILVER

Rochester, Nov 90 general as
sembly OF Knights of Labor declared to-
dry for free silver. The action taken
was III the adoption of an additional
clause to the 18th plank of the declara-
ton submitted by the committee on law
AS originally framed this plank held that
interest bearing bonds, bills of credit or
notes should not he issued by the Govern
ment, but that when need arises the
emergency should be met by the issues of
the legal tender non-interest bearing
money.
To this was added the following:
And that gold and silver when so is
sued shall be the free and unlimited coin.
age, at the ratio of 16 to regardless of
the action of any other nation ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
WITHOUT PRECEDENT.
Remarkable Increase in Volume
of Business.

New York, Nov. OR. G. Dun e
Cos weekly review of trade to morrow
Will say: The gain in volume of business
continues entirely without precedent
More than 800 establishments have
started work since the election which
were idle, and at least 30O..havc increased
working forces, making 600 concerns
which are known to have added largely
to the number of hands at work, and
these are only part of the whole number.
Every day thus adds thousands to the
number OF those who are able to buy n
weeks supplies and to make up grad
ually for many months of enforced econ
omy. Already this brings great increase
in the volume of business and the clear
ing house exchanges for the first time in
several years not only exceed those of last
year by 10 per- cent, but also exceed
those of the same week in 1892 by 8 per
cent.
business men are all anxious to pre-
vent anything like the fictitious excite
ment of last summer, and in nearly all
branches an excessive rise in prices is
prevented. But with more hands Mt
work there is inevitably greater de-
mand for supplies, materials and
products. The speculative mnrkets have
been reacting, which is also natural.
Wheat had risen with wonderful ra-
pidity, so that exports have been checked
by the higher prices, and the realizing
started break, which made the close
. IS cents lower for the week
Cotton has declined from to {. go
cents in spite of the starting of many cot
ton mills and the controlling fact for the
moment is that reports of yield smaller
than 5000, 600 bales are now entirely dis
credited The quantity coming into
sight has exceeded last years by 5000
bales and it is not expected that the de-
crease i'll the remaining months of the
year Will bring the aggregate below s.
o0O,oOO. The export demand does not
abate, although temporarily checked
while prices were above s cents. and the
increase of 50, 400, 900 in value of cotton
exported in October contributed more
than amy other single item to make the
aggregate exceed that of the same month
in am previous year.
In spite of heavy payments on
loans abroad, the movement of gold this
way would undoubtedly be resumed if
foreign buying of American securities
should set in.
In transition period, industries record
gains slowly, but the slight decline in the
prices of Bessemer pig iron and OF fin
lshed products of iron and steel is partly
due to realizing on speculative purchases
before the election, and partly to the
selling OF nails by jobbers below the
combination price. For most manufac-
turcd products of iron there is n better
demand and n slow advance in prices.
Failures for the week have been 344 in
the United States, against $50 last year,
ana III in Canada, against ~ lass year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
The NEW RECTOR.
Or. Gonaty 10 Succeed Keane at
the University.

Baltimore, Nov 20.-Thee Sun this
morning publishes the following special:
Rome, Nov. 19.-Rev. !. DIR. Thomas j.
Conaty, rector of the church of the Sa-
cred Heart, Worcester, Mass, has been
appointed by the pope as rector of the
Catholic University at Washington, ID.
o., to succeed Bishop John ]. Keane, who
resigned September 30, 1896.
DIR. Conaty is abo 1T forty years of age.
He was born in Ireland, but was. brought
up i'll this country and is an American
citizen. He was educated at the College
of the Holy Cross by the Jesuits aud later
spent eight years at the Troy Seminary
of the Archdiocese of New York. Since.
then he has been rector of his church in
Worcester, Mass, and has also been the
head of the Catholic Summer School ut
Plattsburg for several years. He is the
publisher of weekly paper, the Catholic
School Gazette, and is regarded as firm
supporter of the parochial school. In
1889 he was given the degree of doctor of
divinity ny the Jesuit University OF
Georgetown. He is deep thinker and in
every way we'll equipped to be the head
of the UNIVERSITY
DIR. Conaty is identified with the con-
servat've school of thought, although he
has not taken such an active part in the
discussion rs to render himself obnoxious
10 the other party. AS man of sound
learning and philosophy and schooled in
the theology of St Thomas AQuinas, he
was recommended to Cardinal Satolli two
years ago, and the latter visited his sum
mer school Mt plattsburg last year. lie
was charmed with DIR. Conaty and said
that he was the very man to be at the
head of the Catholic University. The
night before he sailed for Europe Cardinal
oatolli announced at n reception given to
him in Brooklyn that his choice for the
rectorship was DIR. Conaty. This removed
all fear of the directors that the neyy rec
tor would not be included in their list,
and they headed it with the name of Dr.
Conaty.
While DR., Conaty represents the con-
sentative party, he has always been 70
friend of Bishop Keane, and the latter
has frequently lectured ut his school. DIR.
Conaty is also we'll known as strong
temperance man, anu has frequently lee
tured throuhout the country on this sub
lect.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
COUNTRY MERCHANT INJURED

Last night as Adam Goodsell Floyd
county merchant, was driving into the
city with load of produce, rs he crossed
under the overhead railroad bridge on the
Floyd turnpike between this city and
Cave Spring his horse become frightened
and he was dashed into gully by the
roadside and severely injured. His skull
was crushed and his right leg broken in
two places The injured man was at
tended by II physician from the country
who was quickly summoned and who rem
dered such surgical aid as was necessary.
The news was brought to the city by IL
farmer, who stated to Il Times reporter
that the chances were much against the
recovery of the gentleman who was so
seriously injured.
Is. ~. Jones returned last night from
trip to Southwest and West Virginia.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
UNABLE TO AGREE.
But the Court Will Not Discharges he
NuneZ Jury.

NuneZ Jury.
New York, Nov. 20.-rhe jury in the
Cuban .flibustering case against Col.
Emilio Nunez and Capt. Charles B. Dick
man, has been out since this afternoon
and has been unable to agree. Twice it
has come into the courtroom with such
IL report, but the court has refused to dis
miss them. At 10 O'Clock tonight an adj
journnent until morning was taken
Gen. Tracey opened the argument for
the defendants this morning His adj.
dress was lengthy and concise and he de-
clared that the case was so clear that if
his clients were convicted it must he
through some fault of his. He was very
severe on the witnesses who betrayed the
expedition and charged that they were
i'll the pay of the Spanish government.
Assistant District Attorney McFarlane
replied to Gen. Tracey in spirited speech,
holding that the evidence clearly showed
the defendants guilty as charged
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
A RIOT.AT NEW CASTLE.
The Spanish Flag Torn Down and Tram p.
led Under Foot.

New Castle, Del, Nov. 20.-The anti
Spanish feeling here eliminated in an
exciting episode, participated in by State
troops, which may lead to the courtmar-
tialing Of several members. Company
III, of the Delaware National Guards last
night, in the armory gave II reception, an
event which was much enjoyed.
Just before the gathering dispersed.
shortly after midnight some one placed
in front OF the arinory II Spanish flag
The young soldiers came ont, caught
sight of the emblem, and II rush was
made for it. Ii was torn from the staff.
trampled under foot and furnished the
basis for several fiery speeches.
Finally it was carried to the middle of
the street, Il bonfire built and the obnoX-
ious flag burned amid the cheers of the
crowd. At this time, Capt. Rogers dis.
missed the crowd The event is much
deporcd by sober-minded citizens
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
EXCITING SCENE IN COURT.
Attorneys at Odds-Thc Lie Given and
Inkstands Hurled.

Inkstands Hurled
Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 20-The spec
tators at the trial at Bedford City of d.
Il. Berry, the ex-bank president. wit
messed an exciting scene on yesterday.
1t was an encounter between \. II. Bur
roughs, counsel for the commonwealth
and j. II. Coleman, of the defense.
During the cross-examination of one of
the witnesses for the defendant Mr.. Bur-
roughs asked a question which was OBJ
jected to by Mr.. Coleman on the ground
that it was unprofessional. Mr.. Bur
roughs declared that whoever said so was
no gentleman.
Mr. Coleman responded Indignantly,
characterizing the imputation as lie
AS quick as thought Mr.. Burroughs
seized an inkstand and hurled it at Mr..
Coleman. The latter sprang ut Mr.. Bur-
roughs and, catching him by the collar,
was about TO strike him in the face, when
his arm was caught by one of the gentle.
men standing near. The combatants were
separated and a fine of $40 was imposed
on each of them by the court.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
TO PREVENT CONSUMPTION.

:" City of Mexico, Nov. 2O.-Dr. a. NJ.
Holmes, of Denver, who is here by special
invitation of the Medical Congress, to-day
explained the manner in which he had
discovered the method of diagnosing con-
sumption by the examination of drop
of blood. The discovery enables physi-
clans to treat the disease while yet in
the blood and before it has attacked the
system OF the patient. 1t is believed that
this method, while it will not cure, will
prevent the progress and arrest the spread
of the disease.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
------------------
y CLEVELAND FIRE.
The Flames Did Damage to the Amount
of S350,000.


Cleveland, Nov. 20-Fire this morning
destroyed the fivcstory building at 100,
l92 and 1914 Superior street, occupied by
ii. w. Luetkemeyer & Co., wholesale and
retail hardware and paint dealers. The
flames originated in the paint department.
and rapidly spread to MI the floors. Il.
w. Luetkemeyer, n son of the senior part
ner of the firm, was badly burned in at
tempting to subduc the flames. The loss
on the building and contents will aggre-
gate nearly $3.50, 900; partly covered by in
surance.
1t is reported that several persons en-
ployed in the place are missing and are
supposed to he in the Is, but these re-
ports cannot be verified
~ great amount of danger i'll the fire
was big stock of cartridges. which ex-
ploded with terrific force mt intervals,
causing the thousands of spectators at
the scene to make II wild rush for safety.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
IVORY Up AGAIN

London, Nov. Goat Bow street police
court to-day Edward j. Ivory, alins Ed
ward Bell, the alleged Irish American
dynamiter, of New York city, charged
with conspirine to cause explosions, was
formally committed for trial mt the next
session of the centrNl criminal court
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
= Gs IT Will PARTICIPATE

Chicago Nov. 20 The executive com
Mite of the NATIONAL Republican League,
was in session here to-day. Chicago was
selected for the permanent headquarters
1t was decided to have the league partici-
pate in the inauguration parade. Clubs
III nine States have already sent word of
their Intention to take part
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
NO FATALITIES Resulted

Macon, Ga, Nov. 20.-This morning.
investigation of the accident ut the Cen
trial railroad compress last night, in
which number of employees were in
jured by the falling of Il cotton platform,
shows that no fatalities resulted None
of the injuries inflicted have proved to
BIZ serious and nobody WIS Killed
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
MOTHER CANDIDATE
FROM.
HEARD

Abilene, Has, Nov. 20.-Ex. Governor
Heard, of Wisconsin, was to-day unan-
mously engorsed for the position of Sec
rotary of Agriculture by the Kansas State
Dairy Association in session here. The
association has prepared II petition to
President-elect Mckinley, urging Heard's
appointment
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
MEETING POSTPONED.

Greensboro, n c., Nov, 20.-The an
nual meeting of the Southern Tobacco
Association was postponed to Saturday,
November 2S. President j. S Carr, of
Durham, is absent in New York. and was
unable to be here.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
MORE LOSSES OF cUBANs.

Havana. Nov. 20.-Later official reports
of the engagement near Damas, say that
Gen. Lopez, the chief army authority in
the district of Sancti Spiritus, has killed
the insurgent general. Serafin SANCHEZ,
and Captain Males and has wounded the
insurSent leader, Pancho Carriilo. The
insurgents suffered loss of over 100 in
the engagement.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
4 LONDON FAlIuRE

London, Nov. 20.-The failure of p. II.
Smith was announced on the stock ex-
change to-day. In the mine market it is
considered Il rather important failure.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, Nov. 20-Total bank clear
ings 81, 235, 7S7, 14l, per cent. increase 0.3
Exclusive OF New York, $497, 292 3l7, per
cent decrease 1S.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21

All 25c, SIC and 40c Tooth Brush
es bought of us are guaranteed-we
mean that if the bristles come out we
will give you another brush or re-
fund your money. Why not let us
sell you your next brush?
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
st. Josenh,s Convent

Erie, Pa, August 96, 1895.
Colby Piano Co.
conference.-the have no hesitation in
recommending the Colby pianos, AS we
now use nine in the Villa Marie Acad-
envy, and also use them in the st. Jo-
sephs Convent, Erie, Pa; ST. Lawrence
Convent, Houtzdale, Pa; st. Frances
Convent, Clearfeld, Pa; st. Bernard
Convent Bradford, Pa, st. Leo's Con-
vent, Ridgeway, Pa. and st. Teresa 5,
Convent, Union City, Pa, and all our
teachers and pupils are pleased with the
instruments, ana we hope the Colby firm
will be extensively patronized.
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH.
lIobbie Pianp Co. sole dealers.
DON'T PAY FOR DIRT
When you order coal. We send clean
coal. Give us a trial order and see.
EARMAN & FLIPPO
Phone IS. los Salem avenue w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21

POSTMASTER AT JORDAN.
Washington, Nov. 20.-P c. Robinett
was to-day appointed postmaster at John
son, Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21

Oysters by the quart at Bowman's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-21
The WEATHER.

FL Forecast for Virginia: Partly cloudy
weather IN tho interior; showers
near the coast; slowly rising temperature;
nOrtheasferly winds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
TRAVIS GOING NORTH.
Milt Dunnett Wonders if He Will
Ever Come Back.

The usually smiling Second street
liveryman, NJ. L. Dunnett, is not as
happy as usual today. lie is wonder
ing ii the man, c. II, Travis, whose
escapades in securing money from
sympathetic fellow Masons by means
of false credentials, is coming back.
Travis hired a team and buggy and
went north yesterday before Dunnett
knew who he was. He said he would
return Saturday He went TO Man.
chester but the REFLECTOR reached
the town early this morning and
blocked his little game. A telegram
was sent telling the liveryman there
to hold the team but Travis pulled
out at . o'clock this morning and
started ostensibly for Industry. How
ever soon after dinner q farmer from
Clay county came in and told Mr..
Dunnett that he had met the team
and man who exactly fitted the dos
eription north of Industry, driving
hard northward, evidently bound for
Clay Center. At 2 o'clock a telegram
was sent there to hold the team.
The chase is getting interesting
and some doubt, are expressed as to
whether Milt will get his team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Horses for Texas.

J. J. Schneider, the popular stock
man Of Detroit, started Friday for
Benham, Texas, with a carload Of
Dickinson county horses, part Of
which E. s. Thayer took down to him
last evening. Mr.. Schneider is one Of
the best judges Of horsehesh in Kan
sas and has in this instance picked
up "a splendid lot Of animals. They
are the cream of Dickinsons horses
and will reflect credit on Mr.. Schneid-
er's judgment and the county. The
horse raising industry hereis steadily
growing and Mr.. Schneider has done
much toward developing it in the
right direction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following four
remedies have reached phenomenal
sale. Dr. Kings New Discovery, for
consumption, coughs and colds, each
bottle Observation-Disclosures Bitlors,
the great remedy for liver, stomach
and kidneys. Bucklen's Arnlca salvc'
the best in the world, and DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which are n perfect
pill, All these remedies are guaran-
ileed to do just what is claimed for
them and the dealer whose name Is
attached herewith will be glad to tell
you more Of them. Sold by D. NJ
Gleissner,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Things Went Around.

Herschel was an astronomer but he
did not see half the wonders that his
namesake, Herschel Fry from south
Dickinson, did Thursday evening
when he drank too much pilliwink.
The whole world went round in dizzy
whirl in three different directions
which is decided novelty. Herschel
was very, very unsteady on his feet
and the marshal thougbtfully laid
him away in the bastile. 1t cost 50
and trimmings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
CHAMPION MEAN MAN.



81 located the mcanest man In the
world few days ago. said travelling
man, according to the Washington
Star. 81 stopped at small Virginia
town, and, the hotel being crowded,
had TO sleep in the room with another
man. left n call for nm early morn
ing train, md when was awakened
found that my roommate had taken .
still earlier train. also discovered
that he had taken my trousers, in the
pockets Of which wero about 500. |
complained about II 10 the hotel and
the clerk said the man was horse
buyer and II would be made all right,
so / took the train to town about
100 miles distant. On the train cx-
amincd the pockets OF the trousers |
had on and found n wallet containing
$4,000. tclcgraphed the real owner
at once, saying would return them,
which ! did, not paying the express
charges, as was out NJ funds, he hay
ing all my money After two days,
during which wore borrowed trons-
ers, received mine VITA express
charges unpaid and G. 0. y. bill at-
tached for 2j cents he had paid on his
own. borrowed the money and got
the package, but II there is q prize at
taehed to the discovery Of lie meanest
man IN the world. want it,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-06
Succeeding Mr.. Zahner.

A new business firm has been or
ganized in the city which promises to
accomplish much. 1t is that OF +. 1.
Ellison Il Son, which succeeds A.
Zahner as loan agent for the Union
Central Life Insurance Co., dealer in
loans, insurance and real estate, Mr..
Zahner removing to Topeka. Mr..
Ellison and his son, II. L. Ellison, are
among Abilenes most esteemed bust
ness men and their wide acquaintance
with the county and familiarity with
Kansas affairs will make them capa-
Bile successors 10 the departing mana
ger. They will occupy Mr. Zahners
old offices and we predict for them
abundant prosperity.