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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR CITY.

The great Apostle to the Gentiles In
his work of preaching the Gospel In
heather cities never forgot to love and
honor his own town. In the midst of
the most trying circumstances when his
prosecutors were bitter and his life in
danger from q mob, among other things,
Paul would have the people know that
he WAS 50 citizen Of no mean city" he
was proud OF Tsrsus, and spoke . good
word for IL. 1t is . Christians duty to
be q patrios and lover aud respecter
Of the place which he has chosen for his
home.
There are too many who take no deep
and unselfish interest in the city Of
their abode. With them 1t is only q
place in which they earn q livelihood.
No true citizen asks simply, What can
make ous of the people," but rather
what can contribute to my cisy's well
fare?" Too many complain Of the laws
and lawmakers instead OF giving time
and thought to the well-being of the
place in which their lot is cast. II Is
easy to crisioise officials and the laws.
the streets and other public matters;
but 1t is far better to ba ready and will
ing to make sacrifices for the public
good.
1t is easy to point out alleged delin-
quencies of the police and the made
quateness OF courts of justice, but hard
to come forward and expose all VIOLA
tions of the law. 1t is easy to see bad
streets and needed improvements; yet
all are not ready to bear their share n
the burdens of such Improvements.
Our cities need good revival OF
patriotic pride, pride that speaks
good W ord for home and not bad one,
that is willing to make sacrifices for the
city's best interests. The New Jerusa-
lem, "a city let down by four corners
from Heaven" is very far off, SO long as
. spirit of carping self-interest takes
the place Of self-sacrificing pride.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
GENERAL LEES MISSION.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the new consul
general to Havana, has been to Wash
ington and conferred with the Presi-
dent and Secretary of State In regard
to the duties of the position to which
he has been recently appointed. A
special to the Philadelphis Press. in
referring to General Lees conference
with the Executis Q and Secretary Olney,
says the new consul general was espe-
ciaily enjoined against permitting him
self to be Influenced in any manner by
the comments OF ne wspapers, which rep.
resent that he Ia to take an active part
on either side In the Cuban war.
He was told that the welfare OF
American citizens is to be his first con-
sideration, and that second In import
Ance to this Ia the fostering by every
proper means Of the friendly CONNER
cisl relations between this country and
Spain. II is also understood. but not as
serted as positively true, that General
Lee was requested to furnish for the
private information Of this Government
his views upon the actual condition of
affairs in Cuba, aud to investigate as
closely as he could the oircumstantial
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
FREE SILVER.

Congressman Otey. the manager of
the silver organization In Virginia. says
the Democrats OF forty counties and
two towns have appointed delegates to
the State Democratic convention at
Staunton June 4, and all OF them. ex.
cept Allegheny, Wythe snd Nanae-
mond, have declared for free silver. and
that in the latter the delegation will be
divided. At DAnville. which Is manu-
featuring centre, the gold men were 80
few that they did not ask for division.
1t really looks as If the Democratic
convention at Staunton would be practi-
cally unanimous for free silver, and
that the controlling spirits will be
Senhtor Daniel and Congressman Jone
and Otey. -Fredericksburg Free Lance
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

The gold contractioniats tell US tina.
the free coinage of silver will drive ell
the gold out of the country. 1t will give
the workingmAn but little concern
whether the gold stays at home or goes
abroad so other currency takes its place.
All the workingman cares for Is enough
currency to keep up remunerative prices
for the products OF labor. He wants this
currency based on gold and silver. II
makes no difference how much or how
little gold there Is in the country, the
laboring man is not paid in gold for his
labor. What the laboring an wants Is
an increasing demand for labor which
an expanding currency will bring
about,-Richmond Star.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Reform Demanded.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMEs:-THE
TIMES was one of the early pioneers in
the field for free silver, presaging in
advance the popular will with reference
to the financial policy of the Govern
menr. The seed thus sown fell upon
good ground and Is bringing forth fruit
hundred fold. THE TIMES Is also con-
stantly commended by an appreciatiye
public for its INDEPENDENT stand for the
people against selfish com binasions of
every kind, to the end that thousands
OF dollars have been saved 20 the people
OF Roanoke. They need all the power
and influence of the press to save them
from the burdens incident to o long
period of uncertainty, suspense and de-
rangement of business.
The Treasury Is in an insolvent con-
dition, snd another "do nothing" Con-
gress has failed to relieve the nation Of
its financial il.s. The plan now in
operation to run the Government on Dor.
rowed money-by issuing bonds every
six months-mest surely fail. The ad-
ministration has gone into the market
with bonds and piled mp debt in
time of profound peace. Things are
sadly out of joint, and Senators are talk.
ing about the "perils Of the future"
The truth IL each political party in Con.
900 WOoAA A9shCk hOCP VIC 4EO15uEY III
IT'S bankrupt condition than to give the
other party the credit of having cured
the country OF Its financial troubles.
The American people are tired of both
the old parties and want o clean sweep
and new deal.
Let us have Q new party and q new
platform, and one that has no shaky
planks or any doubtful meaning. Let
it be platform of the people, by the
people and for the people. Let us
| start by nominating a man for Congress
In the Sixth district who will stand for
sweeping reduction of 25 per cent. in
the salaries OF all government officials
and employees from President down.
Let him be man Of business ability
and in sympathy with the great body Of
the people. Let him work for economy
and retreuchmens in the administrat ton
OF the Government. Let expenses be
cut down in county, city, State and
national government
Let economy and lower taxes be the
battle cry. Two Congresses have failed
to enact any law to remedy our fnan-
cial shortcomings and put the Treasury
upon paying basis. The people are in
8 state Of unrest and are tired OF trust,
| ing to so.called craftsmanship
New, Mr.. Editor, will you help US in
this new movement for platform OF
free silver, lower taxes, reduction OF
Government salaries (for the people are
paying tho biggest coss for the poores,
Government we ever nsd) and uniform
curtailment OF expenses oil along the
lines so that 1t will correspond with the
curtailment in the earning capacity Of
the laborer and taxpayer?
We want action, action, action, and
we can start 1t right here in the Sixth
district. Let us raise the slogan o.
economy and find a business man fol-
Congress- whose battle cry will be econ
omy, retrenchment, reform and fret
silver just as old Cato. the mobiles
Roman Of them ALL" saved his countr,
by still harpinR" on his favorite key
note Carthage delenda ess."
Roanoke, May Is. 90 CITIZEN.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

Christ Church.
Usual services at Christ P. E. Church
to-day. conducted by the rector, Rev
Robert w. Patton.
Calvary Baptist.
Sunday N orning and night DR.. Brouph
ton will fill his pulpit 1T Calvary Ohurc b.
At night he will discuss "Some New
Lights on the Cuban Question" and will
give conversation he recently had with
Diaz,the Cuban missionary.
st. James.
At st. James ri. K. Church the pastor
Rev. FL. 1. Stephens, will preach at IL q.
m. and p. m. Morning subject.
"Christ's First Miracle" Evening sub.
ject, 1.-THE Rich Young Ruler" The
church will be open for the reception OF
new members at each service.
Second Presbyterian Church.,
Rev. Mr.. McMurray, of Lynchburg,
will preach to day at the Second Pres
byterian Church at IL a. m. and D. m .
vinton and woodside.
R. D. Campbell, of Texas. has arrived
and will fill the Vinton Presbyterian
pulpit this morning and the Woodside
church Tonight.
First Baptist Church.
This morning at IL q. 10. at the First
Baptist Church the pastor. Rev. Ed
ward b. Pollard, will preach 8 sermon
to the Knights of Pythiss. The Uniform
Rank X. P. will also be present in their
uniforms. The public Is cordially in
vited to attend. At 8 p. m. the pastor
will presch on "Christ in the Work.
shop" one of q series of sermons on
Christ in the several phases of life. All
welcome. especially men and women
who work with their hands.
Trinity Church.
The regular services will te conducted
at Trinity Church to. day by Rev. J. C.
Jones, the pastor. Preaching at IL 10.
and p. m.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
THE ROANOKE TIMES. SUNDAY. MAY u. 1896

accusations that have been made of the
commission of acts of atrocity By the
Spanish soldiers.
AS General Lee will be practically
confined to Havana, his inquiries in this
direction will necessarily have to be
limited principally to the investigation
of events occurring near that city, and
of the reports brought in by refugees
fleeing to Havana for safety. General
Lee, it is said, expects 70 start for Cuba
early this weck, and his report on the
situation there will be awaited with
great interest by the American people.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
NAV.

A CORRESPONDENT in to days TIMES
hits the national administration hard
blow between the eyes when he says
1.-THE people are paying the biggest cost
for the poorest government we ever
had" Cleveland's administration will
pass into history as one Of the most un-
democratic administrations this country
has ever been afflicted with. To fill
offices with hungry place-hunters Is
very different thing from giving the
people truly Democratic administra-
ton. The country has sickened Of
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

UNDOUBTEDLY the most successful
excursion ever run out Of Roanoke was
the r. r. Y. M. @. A. excursion to
Lursy during the summer OF 1894 The
secret OF its success was the unique way
in which 1t was managed and the
amount OF enjoyment for the small ex-
penditure of money. The excursion to
Washington on the 25th instant will be
under the Same m snagement and every.
thing possible will be done to add 20 tho
pleasure of the excursionists.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

THE National Business College Of our
city evidently does good thing for her
students. During the past week two
graduates were sent to Norfolk. one
placed in Roanoke and one In Staunton,
Va. Some schools have the Ingenious
ness of being able to place all of their
students. and the above named institu-
tion seems to be among the most sue
cessful.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
To PARTIES Contemplating Running Z.
curaions This Season.

curefoDs This Season.
BEFORE making arrangements as to
the point you wish to run your excur-
sion this season, 1t would be we'll to
give Ocean View your confederation
The hotel has been practical re-
built. refurnished. electric lighted, and
Is under the able management of one of
New York's most popular hosts, who
has surrounded himself with q corps of
assistants, and everything will be done
to insure the guests the best Of sttsn.
ton.
Excellent fishing, fine bathing, ele-
CANT cafe.
The Norfolk and Ocean View railroad,
realization OF modern railroadtng,
complete electric and steam system,
fine service, quick time, making same q
perfect passenger service.
Trains leave Norfolk and Ocean View
every half hour.
r. Fl. PANNILL,
General Passenger Agent. Ocean View,
Va.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
GRAND spectacular production ol

GRAND spectacular production OF
of Music, Roanoke. Va. Monday and
Tuesday nights, May rs and 30. Par
quet and dress circle so cents, balcony
35 cents. gallery 25 cents. Diagram
open for sale of reserved seats at John
son & Johnsons drug store Monday.
May 1s
THE FAIR" Is now open at No. 9 Sa-
lem avenue with full line of station
cry. glassware, etc. GEORGE GRAvArT,
Manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
The Man For the Business.

CALL on Captain Tuley J. Mitchell,
No. Campbell avenue. opposite the
Terry building for the renting or pur-
chase Of real estate. He has fine list
OF houses for rent or sale and also
solicits the agency for business in either
line. His experience 81 city SCISSOR
makes his judgment particularly val
liable as to the title or price of real
estate.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

ARE prepared to issue Fidelity bonds
OF every character; go security for par
ties holding positions of trust;give bonds
for public officers. Make a specially
OF court bonds for guardians, admins
traitors, especial commissioners, etc. Cali
on them for rates.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
STANDING oF THE COUNTIES.

The standing OF the counties of this
State on the financial question, accord
ing to the action of the Democratic
conventions in each to date, is as follows:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

Go to Donaldson's for Carpets. Mat
ting and Oil Cloth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

BRAeAssA &c MALONE, the enterpris-
ing proprietors Of the Crystal Spring
Cafe, will see thst you are politely
treated and served with everything in
first class style.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

SEVENTY FIVE people in the cast
Queen Esther" at the Academy May {
and &c, Reserved seats, SOC; balloon
20c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Please Take Notice.

ALL persons indebted to me are
hereby respectfully requested to come
forward and settle their claims by
csah or note.
May, 1896. Dr.. JOHN d. SCOTT
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

ALL favors ice cream at Jone
bakery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

THE Cafe st Crystal Spring is run on
first clAss principle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
Chss. Lunsford & Son

'silver delegates elected. but unlnstruoted.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Construction of Our New Navy.

construction OF our New navy
The work of the navy department and its
present conditions are fully exhibited in the
report of the secretary The construction OF
vessels for our new navy has been energetic
ally prosecuted by the present administration
upon the general lines previously adopted. the
department having seen no necessity for radi-
cal changes in prior methods under which the
work was found to be progressing in a manner
highly satisfactory. 1t has been decided, how
ever, to provide In every building con-
tract that the builder should pay all trial ex-
penses, and ii has also been determined to pay
no speed premiums In future contracts.
The premiums recently earned and some yet
to be decided are features of the contracts
made before this conclusion was reached.
On March 4, 1893, there were in commission
but two armored vessels the double-turreted
monitors MiantOnOmOh and Monterey. Since
that date, of vessels therefore authorized,
there have been placed in their first commits
sion three frst-class and two second class bat
tleships, two armored cruisers, one
harbor-defense ram, and five double
turreted monitors, including the Maine
Eight new unarmOred cruisers and two new
gunboats have also been commissioned. The
Iowa, another battleship, will be completed
about March /, and at least four more gunboats
win be ready for sea in the early spring.
The War College.
The war college has developed into an 1nsti-
tuition which it is believed will be OF great
value to the navy, IN teaching the science Of
war as well as in stimulating professional zeal
in the navy, and it viii be especially useful IN
the devising of plans for the utilization, in
case OF necessity OF ali the naval resources OF
the United States The secretary has per-
sistently adhered to the plan he found in oper-
alton for securing labor at navy yards, through
boards Of labor employment, and has done
much to make it more complete and efficient
Discipline i'm the Service.
Discipline among the officers and men of the
navy has been maintained to a high standard,
and the percentage Of American citizens en-
listed has been very much increased.
The secretary is considering, and will formu-
late during the coming winter, plan for lay
ing up ships in reserve, thereby largely reduc-
ing the cost Of maintaining our vessels ahoat.
The Naval Militia.
The naval militia, which was authorized a
few years ago, as experiment, has now de-
YelOped into body of enterprising young
men, active ard energetic in the discharge OF
their duties, and promising great useful
ness. This establishment has nearly the same
relation to our navy the national guard in
the different states bears to our army; and 1t
constitutes a source of supply for our naval
forces, the Importance Of which is Immediate
IL apparent.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11

whfch our obligation 10 the sovereignty of
Spain Will bs superseded lg higher Oh .IaatiOns
by which we Ian hardly hesitate % recognize
and discharge
Deferring the choice Of 6ass AID mgthods
until the tine f5r action arrives we should
make them depend upon the precise conditions
then existing; ana they should not be deter
mined upon without giving careful heed TO
every cOnsiceratt involving our honor ald
Interest, or the international duty We owe to
Spain. Until we face the contingencies Sug-
gested or the situation is by other incidents
imperatively changed, we should continue in
the line OF conduct heretofore pursued. thus il
all circumstances exhibiting our obedience to
the requirements OF public law and our regard
for the duty enjoined upon Us by the position
we occupy in the family OF nations.
contemplation OF emergencies that may
arise shbuld plainly lead us 20 avoid their
creation. either through q careless disregard Of
present duty or even an undue stimulation and
iN-umed expression Of feeling. But have
deemed II not dmiss 10 remind the congress
that time may arrive when a correct policy
and care for our interests, as well as a regard
for the interests Of other nations and their
citizens, joined by considerations of humanity
and desire 70 see a rich and fertile country in
complete devastation win constrain
our government 70 stch action as
at the same time promise to Cuba and its in
habitants an opportunity TO enjoy the bless
inRs OF peace.
The Venezuelan boundary Question.
The Venezuelan boundary question has
ceased TO be a matter of difference between
Great Britain and the United States; their re-
srecttve governments having agreed upon the
substantial provisions Of treaty between
Great Britain and Venezuela submitting the
whole controversy to arbitration. The pro-
visions Of the treaty are so eminently just and
fair that the assent OF Venezuela thereto may
confidently be anticipated.
Negotiations for treaty of general arbitra-
ton for all differences between Great Britain
and the United States are far advanced and
promise to reach successful contamination at
an early date.
Seal Life In I3ehrinE Sea
We have durir the last year labored faith
fully, and against unfavoIable conditions, to
secure better preservation of seal life in the
Behring sea. Both the United States and
Great Britain have lately dispatched commits
siOnerS to these waters to study the habits and
condition OF the seal herd and the causes of
their rapid decrease. Upon the reports of
these commissioner soon to be submitted,
and with the exercise Of patience and good
sense on the part of all interested parties it is
earnestly hoped that hearty cooperation may
be secured for the protection against the
threatened extinction Of seal life in the north
ern Pacific and Behring sea.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11

Tins since March 4. 1893 A most radical
hnd sweeping extension was made by execu-
tive order. isssscd the 9Th day Of May, 1896.
And if foufth-elass postmasterships are not
included in the statement is may be said that
practically ali positions contemplated by the
civil service law arc now classified
The annual repoft of the commits toner's VIII
be duly transmitted, af7i commend the i'm
portant matter they have In searge 70 the
careful consideration of congress.
Interstate Commerce.
The inter state commerce commission has,
during the last year. supplied abundant evil
denee of it's usefulness and the Importance Of
the work committed to its charge. Public
transportation IS universal necessity, and
the Question OF just and reasonable charges
therefor has become of vital importance, not
only to shippers and carriers, but also to the
vast multitude Of producers and consumers.
In view of the judicial Interpretation which
some provisions OF this statute have received
and the cetssts disclosed by the efforts made
for It's enforcstnsnt, lis revision and amend
ment appear to be essential, to the end that It
may more effectually reach the evils designed
to be corrected. 1 hope the recommendations
Of the commission upon this subject will be
promptly and favorably considered by the con-
9feSs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-11
MONOPOLY.
Trusts and Other AggreratIons o

Trusts and other AESreE atoms or capital
Another topic in which our people rightfully
take deep interest may be here briefly con-
stdered. refer to the existence Of trusts and
other huge aggregations Of capital, the object
Of which is TO secure the monopoly Of some
particular branch of trade, industry or com
merce, and to stihe wholesome competition
When these are defended II is usually on the
ground that, though they increase prices, they
also reduce prices, and thus may benefit the
public. 1t must be remembered. however, that
reduction of prices 70 the people is not one OF
the real objects OF these organizations nor is
their tendency necessarily in that direction.
II 1t occurs in a particular case 1t is only be-
cause it accords with the purposes or interests
of those managing the scheme
Though congress has ATTEMPTED TO deal with
this matter by legislation, the laws passed for
that purpose thus far have proved Ineffective
not because Of any lack Of disposition or at
tempt to enforce them, but simply because the
laws themselves, as interpreted by the courts.
do not reach the difficulty. II the insunciencies
Of existing laws can be r2medied by further
legislation, IT should be done.
An Appeal for Economy.
In concluding this commun cation, its last
words shall be an appeal to the congress for
the most rigid economy In the expenditure OF
the money IL holds in trust for the people.
The way TO perpleXlng extravaganza Is easy,
but return to frugality IS dif1cult. When,
however, IL is considered that those who bear
the burdens OF taxation have guaranty OF
honest care save in the bdel1ty Of their pub
lie servants, the duty Of all possible retrench-
ment is plainly manifest
When our differences are forgotten, and our
contests OF political opinion are no longer re-
membered. nothing in the retrospect Of our
public service viii be as fortunate and com
performed. and the memory OF constant de-
votson 70 the interests Of our eonhdinQ follow
countrymen. GROVER CLEYELAEp,
ExeegtiYs Mansion, December :. 1895