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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
TIE CONDITION OF TRADE.

R. 6. Dun & Co.'S. weekly review Of
trade says: The volume OF business h as
not on the whole increased nor have
prices appreclably advanced since pril
1. when the range for all commodities
was the lowest ever known in this coun.
try. Broadstuffs and iron products have
risen slightly. but some other articles
have declined and the root of the m a.ter
is that the demand for consumption is
SILL below expectations.
The injury done to winter wheat by
storms and frosts at the West would sp-
pear from reports OF State officers to
have been considerable. Remarkably
low estimates of condition are published
by some State authorities, and while
this may be the customary exaagera
ton, there has evidently been much &C
tual loss. which tends at present to les
sen purchases of farmers and Of dealers
in farming districts.
Cotton has not changed and known
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

ACCORDING to Washington sdvices
President Cleveland is not in hurry 20
take any action on the Cuban resolu =
tions rec entity transmitted to him by
Congress. Apparently he considers his
sources OF infornssion as to the real
situation in Cuba much better than
those of the average Congressman, aud
is resolved to act with csre and clrcum.
spection in the master. In the N can
while, the war in Cuba continues to be
waged 80 bsrbarously by the Spaniards
that hundreds of young men who have
hitherto taken no part in the conflict
have been forced to flee to the camps OF
the insurgents. The President is, OF
course, keeping his own counsel, and as
he is noted for occasional diplomatic
surprises, he may before very long as
tonish the country with o special mes-
sage that will make the Spaniards shake
with fear and anger.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
THE PROPOSED FLOWER SHOW.

Flowers are the soul Of nature, the
forces of the universe to the Great IN
seen. They speak with divine power
to the children of men, and, by elevat-
Ing their thoughts, ennoble their pur<
poses and chasten and subdue them as
no other purely earthly influence can.
The ladies of Roanoke Chapter OF the
Daughters Of the Revolution, as will be
seen from an article published else
where, propose to give q flower show
here in the fall, which deserves the en-
dorsement and active support OF all
lovers of she beautiful in this city and
section. A correspondent referring to
this show most appropriately writes:
"Progression in matters floral as we'll
as all other matters is but the inevita-
BILE result of the intelligence of this
age. All lovers of flowers will here
have an unlimited variety of flowers to
gaze upon and lavish their praise or
disapprovAl, Nature conceived flowers
In one Of her mos. gracious moods. Tho
superb beauty of the lily, spotless
white and graceful, with its modes.
dropping form, or uplifting its goldeh
chalice to catch the drops OF Heavens
dew, will be there with the delicate
silvery and emersl tracsry of vines of
all kinds. And sweete, than the first
blush of morn will be the roses, which
in beauty and fragrance excel them ALL"
Flower lovers OF Roanoke need not be
assured OF the rsre treat in store when
they consider the energy, push and ex.
quisite taete of the ladies composing the
"Daugh sers of the Revolution" and the
success they always achieve. This will
be Roanoke's "Success with flowers"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
A LETTER FROM GOMEZ
The Cuban BeIligerent Leader Mo
Some Interesting Statamanta

The Cuban Belligerent Leader Makes
Some Interesting Statements.
WASHINGTON, April 1O.-President
Palma, Of the United States legation,
has received 8 letter from Gomez, the
Cubsn leader, regarding their affairs
These are some items which 1t con.
eained:
The war is firm and hard on account
of the fierce character which General
Weyler hns given to It. The wounded
are followed and assassinsted cruelty.
1--WE will go on with this war, the ul-
innate result OF which you need not
worry. My plans are we'll understood
by my subordinates and each one knows
what to do. Give US cartridges so that
our soldiers can fight and you can de-
pend on 1t that in the spring campaign
the enemy's army will be greatly re-
duced and 1t will be necessary for Spain
to send another army.
81 do no. know whether it would be
rash for me to say that Spain cannot
raise the money with which to do il. We
have a great military advantage over
the enemy in the incapacity Of the ma
jority Of Weylers generals. Much IL
said and written about OF the recogni-
ton of belligerency by the American
government.
This would be very advantageous to
US. but as we rose against tyranny we
relied upon our own resources and the
firm resolution OF victory. We have
been throughout the march uncon-
cerned, satisfied that what is to happen
will hSppen"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
NO sTRADDLERs THIS YEAR.

There are Indications Of shr ewd and
deep-laid conspiracy to capture the con-
vention in the interest of the free coin
age element of the party. The men
who ere believed to have coDcocted the
conspiracy are Senator Jones, OF Ar
kansas; Senator HArriS, of Tennessee,
and Senator Turpie, of Indiana. Their
plan has taken form in at least two
States-Tennessee and Texas. At the
primaries for the election of delegates
to the State and Congressional conven-
tions the State committee OF the Demo
cratic party In those States has SO
worded the call that no one can vote at
the primaries save Democrats who
favor the free coinsge OF silver at the
ratio OF 16 to l or the gold standard
The result is that all those who hold
middle views, like the international BIZ
metallists, are prevented from voting,
1t Was this rule that defeated josiah
Patterson, Of Memphis, Tenn, for dele
gate to Chicago. 1t has already dis.
rupted the Democratic party in several
OF the counties and Congressional dis
tricss OF Texas. This baleful scheme is
being worked with great energy all
over the South, with the result that the
silver Democrats in Congress are now
bosstinR that there will not be sound
money delegate sent to Chicago from
any Southern State. Nor will there be
unless this exposure OF their plans
arouses the sound-money men to the
necessity of MISUNDERSTANDING ton Cor
respondence.
"Conspiracy" Is new name for max
ing man show his hand and say fat
footed whether he is for the free coin.
age Of silver as money or for the single
gold standard. The people of the South
are tired Of this contemplate AND
cowardly straddling on the money
question and will have no more of it
The middle view" man won't be in i
this wear.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
hfarricdin Winston

E. Q. Bennett and Miss Emma
Mccormick, Of this city, left last Wei
nesday for Winston. N, C, where they
were married that night at o'clock at
the Phoenix Hotel by Rev. Robert e.
Caldwell. 1t is understood that there
WAS no objection to the marriage, but
the young people chose this plan OF
their own accord. They experienced
some difficulty IN obtaining the license
owing to the young lady's age, she lack.
ing month or two of being Is. Ac-
cordingly telegram was dispatched to
Roanoke for the necessary consent,
which was quickly wired back and then
the register Of deeds accomm odated
them without further trouble. The
young couple returned to Roanoke yes.
terday and were met by their friends
at the Union depot. Mr.. Bennett is the
son Of j. M. Bennett, who resides at GA
Sixth avenue Q. W.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
A FLOWER SHOW.
Plans of the Roanoke Daughters of the
Revolution for One.

Plans of the Roanoke Daughters of the
Revolution for One.
z The Roanoke Chapter of the Dsugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution has
active plans on foot for flower show
next fall. The members of the chapter
cordially invite all who have flowers to
lay in stock Of young plants ct once
30 IS to be. able to compete for the
prizes which will be open to all
Peter Henderson & Co. have offered q
four dollar prize. Dingee, Conrad & Co.
have offered prize Of twenty fine roses
to the person growing the BEST speci-
men of their new tea rose, the "Princess
Bonnie"
Jerry Shsrtzer, the Salem florist, has
offered three cash prizes for the frat,
second and third beat specimens of
chryssnthemums grown on single
stalk; also a prizs to the best bush
chrysanthemum, the young plants to be
bought of him with the understanding
that they are to be entered for the prizs
he offers.
A B. Davis & Son will offer prizes
and also exhibit blooms.
@Other florists have promised their aid,
80 the ladies hope 20 meke this, the first
flower show held in Roanoke, q great
success. The express company will
give reduced rates over the railroad.
When ordering plants please mention
that they are to be entered st the Roa-
noke Flower Shog. No fee will be
charged to enter plants.
For further information apply to Mrs
Thomas Lewis, Mrs. T. II. Brsnstord,
Mrs. R. FL. Soule, Mrs. S. w. Jsmison
or Mrs. L. II. Cooke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

GENERAL CLARKsoN denies emphatic
ally on the authority OF Senator Quay
that the latter has gone to the support
OF Mckinley, or has any intention of SO
doing 1t will be all the same with Nc
Kinley, judging by the present outlook,
whether Hon. Matthew Stanley Q1ay
comes to his support or not. He is far
in the lead over oil competitors for the
Republican Presidential nomination. and
II Mr.. Quay does not use extraordinary
vigilance and activity, he will capture
the Pennsylvania delegation.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
LATEST CUBAN NEWS.
The Character of the Insurgent Leaders
Many of Them YounR.


Many of Them Young.
HAVANA, April l0.-Statistics COL
lected regarding the insurgents show
that their leaders are nearly all men
who have property. About 3. 600 Of the
insurgents are about 90 years old.
The torpedo boat Galica while cruls-
Ing about three miles from the thore
captured boat containing three for
eigners who up'n being searched were
found 10 be without any documents and
way Of establishing their identity.
Two OF them were German-American,
and one WAS an Englishman. They
say they were bound from San Domingo
to Hsyti, but were carried by the cur
rents TO the coast OF Cuba.
In an insucgent ambuscsde recently,
four of the guerrilas were killed.
The insurgents have burned Quintinal
in the Manseas district.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Impndence Punished.

A pretty Roanoke girl, with lovely
red hair, while in Salem q few days
ago. gave very fresh student q
squelcher that he won't soon forget. AS
che WAS passing group Of young men
this very fresh one remarked loud
enough for the young lady to hear him,
stand aside boys, or you'll get burnt"
Indignantly the lady replied: "You
needn't move, sir. you're too green to
burn. Salon Times Register.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
DESERVED HIS FATE.
Arthur Schneider Hanged at New Or
for Three Murders

Arthur Schneider Hanged at New Orleans
for Three Murders
NEW ORLEANS. La, April 10.--Arthur
Schneider, German about 30 years Of
sRe, was hanged in the parish prison In
the presence Of witnesses. The drop fell
at 1885. Schneider WAS in love with a
girl employed in the same restaurant
She rejected him ami he started for
the West, but returned, purchased two
pistols, stole into the place and muir
dered Herman Schroeder. his alleged
rival, and then killed the girl. He
played insane but was declared respon..
able by q commission OF inquiry. He
blamed Deputy Sheriff Jerry Duggen
for his failure to cheat justice and killed
him in the prison with a knife which he
managed to secure.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
and mill stocks exceed

commercial and mill stocks exceed
probable consumption under new cotton
companies. The billet pool and other
combinatiors have raised prizes Of pig
iron and steel, but as yet finished pro-
ducts have gained scarcely anything
nor has demand for them increased.
Failures for the past week have been
500 In the United States, against 2o7 last
year, and SO in Canada against 81 last
year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
THE WAR IN CUBA.
spaniards Claim More Successes Over the
Insurgents.

Insurgents.
HAVANA, April 1o.-General Oliver,
near Camajusni, province of Santa
Clara, has had severe engagement
with 600 insurgents under Jose
Gonzales, the colored leader, and others,
resulting in the defeat of the insurgents
with loss Of thirty killed and many
wounded. The troops lost itteen killed
and had twenty-six wounded The in
surgenis drew the troops into an ambus-
cade.
column Of gcndarmes and volun-
teers has been engaged with q de-.
tachmont OF about 1000 insurgents
under the leadership Of Cspitole, at the
farm Of Fermin, near Jovelles, province
OF Mstsnzas. The insurgents left eight
killed, and the troops captured qusn-
tisy OF arms. Later the Spanish column
pursued the insurgents, overlook them
and killed eighteen more Of the enemy.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Virginia Lady
Weak, Nervous and
Troubled With Bronchitis,
ReneWS HerYOuth
Ru n paroic<o.< liza .e
BY a Persistent Use Of
Hoods SarSaparilIa.

81 was very nervous and weak and was
afflicted with bronchitis; i also had q
cough all the time and was troubled with
female weakness and pain in my sides and
back every month. was, in fact, nearly
crazy; tried doctors, not a few, but re-
ceived hardly any benefit. A friend Of
mine who had been taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and who had been greatly benefited
by it, advised me to give it a trial. Last
March l began taking it and used two
bottles. 1 thought it was doing me 10
good, and told this friend so, but he ad-
vised me to try box Of Hoods Pills and
Keep on With Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which / did. am now feel
ing better than / have for seven years.
When people ask me what makes me feel
80 well, tell them to try Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and they, too, will feel we'll and look
young. believe that Hoods Sarsapsrilla
VIII do all that is claimed for it. never
fail to recommend it to those who are
suffering from nervous troubles or are run
down in health" MRS. j. w. STINsoN,
4155 Fourth Avenue, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

1.-THE platform adopted by the ma
tional Republican convention, at
Minneapolis, in 1899, contained this
declaration:
"'Thc American people, from tradition and in
terest, favor bimetalism, and the Republican
party de mands the use OF both gold and silver as
standard money
THE platform adopted By the ma
tional Democratic convention, at
Chicago, in 1899, contained this declara-
ton:
awe hold to the use OF both gold and silver
the standard money of the country, and to the
coinage of both gold and silver without discrimi-
nation against either metal, or charge for mint
age"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
Favor Reed for President and Denounc,
Free Coinage of Silver

FTee COinEge OF SiIver
PROVIDENCE, r. / April l0-The
Republican State convention was held
here to-day for the election Of delegates
ct large for the National Convention at
st. Louis. Hon Adm b Smith, who
presided, among other things said:
I'VE want gold, we want sound money
and protection end we want to nominate
man for President who will be an ex-
ponent Of these principles and there Is
no man whom / can moro heartily rec,
ommend than Beed.'
The delegates were no. instructed.
The only platform adopted WAS reso-
lstion presented by the Providence
boird Of trade. which declare in favor of
gold IS monetary standard, in favor of
q national court Of arbitration and de-
nounced the free coinage Of silver.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Ninth District Convention.

The Democratic Congressional exec
utivs committee OF the Ninth district,
at meeting held last week, named
August as the date for holding the
Congressional convention and desig-
mated Wytheville as the place.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Specialized.

NEW YORK CREAMERY BUTTER and
Country Cured Meats. II you want the
best a. rock-bo.tom prices phone us. or
be'ter still, call and examine our stock
Finest display OF Canned Goods in Roa-
noke. w. w. PAyNr g. %
Phone 1855 zoe cor. Centre and p.rL
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Mr.. Locke's Departure.

Rev. w. f. Locke and family left last
night for Washing ton. where ne will take
charge of Marvin Church. He was re-
Gently transferred from this city to that
church by the Baltimore conference.
Mr.. Locke served ST. James for two
years and did much for The upbuildiug
of the cause Of Goa. He leaves many
friends in the city who Learned to love
him during his say in our midst and
who regret his departure Rev Fl. j.
Stephens, his successor. arrived with his
family from Middleburg yesterday sf-
ternoon, and will preach his first ser
mon Sunday morning. He served the
Middleburg charge for four years.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

WHY not ride the bicycle built like
q wa.ch?"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

WHY pay so cents per pound for tal-
ing powders, whom you can buy Hoe
Cake at 10 cents?
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

NEW line of moulding for all size
frames. Window shaded EEK cents
each. c. II. HoRDIsH. 12s Salem ave-
nue..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

Go to Donsldson's for Carpets, Mat.
ting and Oil Cloth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

FREcKLEs can positively be remove
by tho use Of Empress Josephine FAce
Bleach. For sale at E L. Erp's drug
store.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
A COOL JAY.
One of the Greatest Rubes in tho Business
Visits the Gazette Office.

One of the Greatest Rubes in tho Business
Visits the Gazette Office.
This afternoon the people on Essex
and adjacent streets were attracted by
the sight Of country boy, with his hair
down in his eyes, SLOUGH has,chrpet bsg,
and mantle around his neck walking
along the street, looking in the store
windows as innocently IS polsible,a per-
feet feature OF Jay. who in the world
ia he?" came from all sides. Some, more
bold than the rest, asked him who he
was and were promptly given card
upon which was printed LET Loose.
Cousin Rube. by gosh. going to see Side
Tracked Tonight at Mechanic Hall. I"
He would get into conversation with
crowd and keep them roaring at his
quaint remarks. He visited the Gazette
office and entertained the reporters for
few minutes, royalty. His real name
is William A. Gillette, circus perfor-
mer since he VAS seven years Of age.
He is an all round athlete and tumb-
Ter and IL don't do for any one ITO get
gay with Shea" for he has fists and
knows how to use them. He has been
doing the RUDE act 1or six years
This jay" will be seen at the Acsd-
envy of Music on next Tuesday night in
A. L. Scammon's "Side-Trscked."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
The Birthday Party

The Elpaal Society of the First Bsp-
list Church held a birthday party in the
chapel last night in honor of the 21st
birthday Of the church. The event WAS
a success both financially and socially.
The house was we'll filled and all spent
q most pleasant evening. All who were
in attendance were presented with a
small money bag at the door with the
request to deposit as many pennies as
they were years old. The Allegheny
Institute Mandolin and Guitsr Club rem
dered several good selections and
Misses lisa Jennings and Fannie Nc
Falls recited in delightful manner.
DR.. Tompkins performed on the banjo.
The birthday cake which had been pre-
pared for the occasion was set off with
twenty-one burning candles. A similar
number Of ladies and gentlemen were
called up from the audience and each
one expressed wish concerning the
prosperity OF the church after which the
candles were blown out. The candles
were typical Of the age OF the church.
The cake was then cut and refreshments
were served much to the delight of all.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Get 1t at Erb's Drug Store.

COLUMBUS wheels are neat, pretty and
strong, Yoss- Forrer Co. Qimited.)
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11
Fishing Tackle.

WE keep fine line of fishing tackle.
Fishermen will please take notice that
we caHsupply all their needs.
w. w. PAYNE e Co,
Phone 1s5. 202, Center and Park.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

EXAMINE the Sterling at Yost- FORE
Co.'S Qimi,ed.)
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

Purify Your Blood. When Spring Comes
Your entire system needs to be thor
oughly renovated and built up. The
best way to do 1t Is to purify your blood.
Use 8. S. 8.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

THE cheapest and best a. Bonner's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-11

Phone 1855.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-16
THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE,
Opening of the Third Annual
Council of the Boys
Brigade.
Numerous Delegates in Attendance.
State Council Officers
Elected.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 15-The third
annual council of the Boys Brigade con-
vened in this city yesterday afternoon in
the First Presbyterian Church. A large
nun Der of delegates are present from vari-
Gus parts of the State, including General
]. II. Russell of San Francisco, in COM
mand OF the State Brigade; Colonel W. d.
Kingsbury of the Fifth Regiment, with
headquarters at San Francisco; Colonel
Walker of the Second Regiment, head
quarters at Oakland, and State Treasurer
]. E. Baker of San Francisco.
The council was called to order by State
President F. K Ledyard of this city, w. S.
Squire, State Secretary. After transacting
the routine business of the council the
delegates were rendered a banquet in the
lecture-room of the First NJ. E. Church.
The following officers of the State Coun-
Gil were elected for the ensuing year:
President, DR.. F. s. Ledyard; first vice
president, DR.. r. S. Cantine; second vice
president, DR.. T. Larkin of Los Angeles; /;
third vice-president, John G. Taylor of
Santa Cruz; secretary, w. s. Grover of
San Francisco.
This morning the delegates attended a
sunrise prayer-meeting in the First Presby-
terian Church, and at P. NJ. there was a
Getting in the First M. E. Church.
The council will be in session Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-16
CANTYS LIBBY PRISON."
What nc Carty Calls the Pen Where Hts
Horses Died.

MODESTO, CAL, March 15.-"White
Hat" McCarty says he will return to San
Francisco tomorrow, but will be in Mo-
desto for his preliminary hearing for fall
ing to provide proper sustenance Tor his
horses before the court next Friday.
Yesterday he counted forty-one dead
animals, and believes there are at least
eighty dead in the brush where he can't
find them yet. Daisy S, mother OF Little
Bob, Messitent and Phyllis succumbed
yesterday. McCarty will hoist Crescent to
her feet to try and save her.
In the bunch were seven head belonging
to Rev. Father Powers of San Francisco,
valued at $1,000, one of which died. Father
Powers, hearing of their condition, had
them moved on to better feed. One had
starved. DR.. Ruggles also removed one
mare belonging to him.
McCarty appears anxious to have his
examination over. He says he will begin
suit against Canty Immediately, and be-
lieves criminal as well as civil proceedings
should be begun against Canty. In his
opinion $50, 900 would not cover the injury
received by him and his horses and put
them in their previous condition. He will
have subpenas issued Immediately for San
Francisco witnesses in the case. He says
w. w. Menenhall John Garrity and son
of Assem- blyman Richards heard the agree
ment between Canty and him, when Canty
said the stock could have plenty of feed
and could run on the river frontage Tor
fifteen miles. McCarty calls the sandlot
where most horses died "Canty's Libby
Prison -