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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
OFFICIAL REPORT.
What Government officer Says of the
Recent Earthquake
Department of Interior,
United States Geological Survey.


Department of Interior,
United States Geological Survey,
Washington, Jane 10, 1897.
To The Times: In view or the sensa-
tional newspaper reports which have been
extensively circulated concerning earth.
quakes in Southwestern Virginia, it
seems only just to that section of the
country to say that they have been gross
ly exaggerated.
No portion of that region shows any
trace OF volcanic disturbance, nor is It
probable that it ever will; no cracks have
been formed in the mountains; no nor
lions have sunk. nor have shown any in.
dications of so doing: and the waters of
Mountain Lake are as placid and undis-
turbed as ever.
L have uSt examined most of the terri
tory embraced in Giles county aud find
that the damage is inconsiderable in
amount and was produced by 1.-THE shock
of May 3lst, which was equally hard over
much of the surrounding region At
Pearisburg and Narrows old stone and
brick chimneys were damaged somewhat
and a few old brick houses were cracked,
but in no case did see "a new house or
chimneys affected. At Mountain Lake.
which is about eighteen miles to The east
of these places, the same shock was felt
! but no damage was done.
The phenomenon W ich has caused the
most anxiety in the Pearisburg section is
tn. continuance of local rumblings and
so-called explosions These are limited. to
Che western portion of the county ana SO
| lar have had noeffect, except TO continue
the nervous anxiety of the inhabitants.
which was first awakened by the general
ear, hquake wave. These local sounds are
confined to an area of perhaps less than
20O square miles, but since they have
beeE. manifesting for at least a month
without causing any damage, it would
seem that there need be no immediate
danger apprehended, unless they increase
greatly in number and intensity.
NJ. r. CA MPBELL,
t.eologist
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

In anticipation of the passage of the
pending tariff bill the legislative council
of Jamaica has taken up a bill on its own
account, and according to the view of
United States Commercial Agent Walton
at Port Antonio, duties on articles i'm
ported from the United States are to be
largely increased, with the expectation
that later on reciprocity treaty may be
negotiated. The duties RENTED under
the old reciprocity treaty in 1890 were
not restored after that treaty was de-
stroyed through the United States tariff
act of 1904, and it is now believed that
the dates will be restored to at least
what they were before that treaty went
into effect. Iti is bad rule that works
only one way.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
--ALEXANDRIA'S DELEGATES

Alexandria, Va, June 1S.-Meetings
were he'd lin the different voting pre-.
cincts OF the city last night to elect dele.
gates to the Demcratlc State convention.
which assemblies at Roam rke .on August
18th. The four delegates from the First
and the three from the Second war
are uninstrIcted for governor and attor-
ney- general, but will go to Roanoke
pledged to support. James r. Cation, of
this city, for lieutenant governor. The
meetings in the Third and Fourth wards
adjourned in more ..or LESS confusion, ia
meet again tomorrow night.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

If Hawaii is 70 be annexed to the Uni
ted States. it seems no more than right
that moderate pension should be given
to the deposed queen. The Dole govern
ment allowed her pecuniary compensa-
ton, and it would be decided hardship
to turn the old woman out upon the
world without making some provision
for her support. AS the United States
can we'll afford to be both just and gener.
Gus in this case, it will no doubt do right
by the dusky eX-queen.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
HOW WOULD THIS WORK HEREY

In his Sunday night sermon,Dr. Greasy
referred to the newspaper practice of
printing the names of attendants upon
dances, and POINTED out how the people
of the world commented upon the fact
that often in these lists were the names of
protesting Christians. In this connection,
the Doctor made the novel suggestion
THAI when there are young lady visitors
in the city the newspapers state what
church they attended the previous Sun
day, together with their escorts. The,
Sentinel cheerfully opens it's columns to
such reports. if the good Doctor and other
ministers will see that they are furnished.
-Winston-S Salem. Sentinel.
r Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
avppipu r 7 Cotonn;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Old Sci is paying the grumblers back
in some very warm weather for their
complaints for the cold spring and early
summer. Some people never appreciate a
good thing when they have it, and many
of those now engaged in gulping down
ice.water and tanning themselves are no
doubt heartily wishing for return of the
cool weather against which they were O
short time ago so bitterly complaining.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

After Hawaii will come the annexation
of Cuba, and after Cuba other islands in
the Gulf of Mexico. 1t is only question
of time, and it may not be a very long
time at that, when the whole of the
North American continent. will come I'M
der Anglo Saxon rule; but whether il
will be under one government is another
question. The English-speaking race
will, however, dominate the continent,
and it will be better for all the people
when this comes TO pass.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Japan has entered a mild protest
against the annexation of Hawaii by the
United States Government, but it will
not be in the least affect the course of
this country in the matter. Nothing
would please the men of the American
army and navy more than brush with
tile Japanese. The latter would soon dis
cover that while they can easily whip
China thrashing Americans is an entirely
different matter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Cashier &c Curran and the Roanoke
coal dealers have by their joint action re.
duced the retail price of Pocahontas coal
in this city to 1870 per ton. If the man
agement OF the Norfolk and Western will
meet this spirit of generosity and cut the
freight rate on Pocahontas coal 20 cents
per ton the people of Roanoke will be
enabled to secure that much desired arti-
Gle at 81 per ton.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
FUNNY WE DON'T KNOW IT.

1t is learned that Hon. w. ]. BRYAN
has accepted an invitation to speak in
Roanoke on Monday, July 9TH. He will
address the Junior Order United Ameri.
can Mechanics. A Junior who was Roam.
oke a few days ago says that three excur-
sions will be run there on that day. Lib.
erty Council is considering the question
of running one from Winston. There are
many Juniors here who are anxious to
hear MIR. Bryan. Winston Salem Senti-
mel
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
WILL BE ACQUITTED.

Washington, June Is. Judge Bradley
this morning instructed the jury in the
case OF John s. Schriver, the correspond
ent of New York newspaper under trial
for alleged contempt of the Senate sugar
investigating committee, 10 bring in a
verdict OF acquittal, on the ground that
the question which he refused to answer
was not pertinent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
SUMNER NEARING APpAREI

of all kind can be found at r. SCHIL,-
LER'S, che Cloth!er, Furnisher and Hat
ter, such as serge coats in round and
square cut, S2.75 and up; sateen and
alpacas coats and vest, forty cents and
up; thin underwear in balbriggan. fancy
random and fancy tuck shirts and draw
ers, twenty-three cents and up, at % Sa.
lem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Grover Cleveland's book treating of the
eight years of his presidency would not
find ready sale. The people are trying
to forget those eight years and, if it were
possible to do SO, petition to eliminate
them from history would find many
signers.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
DEATH or A NOW YOBKER.

Troy, n. Y, June 1S.-John NJ. Fran
els, editor and chief proprietor ,,of the
Troy Times, and eX-minister of the Uni
ted States to Austria, Greece and Portn-
gal, died here shortly before noon to-day.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Breakfast, 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper 20 cents Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Ensign Stone was declared blameless by
the naval court inquiring into his court
ship of Miss Marie Condo; but as that
young lady has decided to break off the
engagement with her sailor lover, Papa
Condo seems to have come off victor after
all.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

utes reading would
make me almost wild;
there we're pulling and
drawing sensations in
my legs all the time.
so that 1 could not sit
still. In this condi-
ton l began taking
DIR. Miles, Restorative
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
BoARDERs WAIVED.

WANTED. Boarders for both table
and room accommodation. House loca
ted on most elevated point in Roanoke.
Most desirable location for summer
6oarders. Always breezy and cool.
hirst class accommodation. Hot and cold
baths. Table board SIP per month An
ply to Mrs. H. C. HOPKINS, No. 1a1
Eighth avenue S. W. 5a71m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

The Atlanta Constitution says 'Mr.
David B. Hill is still engaged in the ar.
duous work of saying nothing" which it
might be added very appropriately is the
very hardest work the average politician
is called upon to perform.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Nervine and it's effect was simply WON
derful heartily commend your remedies"
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gsts under positive guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free TO all applicants.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elhkart. Ind.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

The annexation of Hawaii will throw
some minister plenipotentiaries out OF a
job; but Uncle Sam and the Island re-
public will be pecuniary gamers thereby.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Breakfast, 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

JUST RECEIvED-2o0 pounds old
fashioned Marsh Mallows. the best; good
for sore throat. In half-pound boxes, 20
cents; one.pound boxes, 40 cents j. j.
CATOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
EASY ON POOR PEOPLE.
AND OUR SHOES are easy on tie,

NNfI OUIt SHOES are easy on tender
feet. Come to me when you want shoes
and be satisfied with your purchase.
Goods bought from me are never the
cause of a kick. BACHRACH, Salem
avenue and Jefferson street; two stores.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni
Dover. n. H. Oct a 1S0

Dover, n. FL, Oct. 81, 1896.
Messrs. Ely Bros. The Balm reached
me safely and in so short time the effect
is surprising. MY son says the first appli-
cation gave decided relief. have a shelf
filled with" Catarrh Cures Tomorrow
the stove shall receive them and Ely's
Cream Balm will reign supreme. Re-
spectfully,
MRS. FRANKLIN FREEMAN.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size SOC. Trial size 10 cents We
mail it.
ELY BROS. SO Warren ST., N. Y. City.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
Ali druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. For sale by Johnson g. John
son.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

FHEN a we'll known minister after
wv suffering for years with heart dis.
ease. is cured. it is not surprising
that he should publish the fact for the
benefit OF others. Rev. j. p Smith, 1916
Fulton St., Baltimore. Md, writes, .Tor
years Sc Tered from severe form of heart
disease. used DR.. Miles New Heart Cure.
and my heart is now In sood condition
Recently. other Affections came upon me-
There was humming, painful sensations on
top and buck of my head. Fifteen min.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

If you once use it you will never again
be without it. Ponds Extract Is natures
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Valuable coupons in each package of
MY Sweetheart" Cigarettes. Save them
and get prize.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
25 HOUSES WANTED

to supply applications now in hand to
rent; we'll located. Call and list your
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19
Just Arrived!

ASSORTMENT or HATS IN
AND SUMMER SHAPES.
BROTHERHOOD MERCANTILE co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-19

Real Estate, Rental and Insurance Agent,
No. ia Campbell avenue west.
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FOR sALE.

FOR Scholarship in the Roa-
noke National Business College. Fer
particulars apply to The Times office.
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FOR RENT. !

FOR sRENT.-Three or four nice un-
furnished rooms, corner Park street and
Fifth avenue s. ". 61S1w
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r Bread. Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
BY RAIL TO THE KLoNDIkE.

A Well Equipped Party Leaves San Fran
cisco to Survey Route for Road to
the Gold Fields.
San Francisco, Oct ia party Of
10 engineers and surveyors left here
Saturday for Seattle, where it will be
reinforced by eight assistants, besides
so others who will sail for Chilkoot in
let in a steamer chartered for the trip.
At Seattle 200 horses, $50 cattle, feed
for six months and 200 tons of general
stores will be purchased for the party
during the long drive from Klukwark,
at the head of Chilkoot inlet, to Fort
Selkirk, the head of steam navigation
on the Yukon, distance of 300 miles,
over q trail infrequented during the
winter.
The expedition is to determine
whether railway can be built over
this 800 miles of trail. The engineers
will also try to locate new pass be-
lieved to exist north of the Chilkoot.
The organizers of the expedition are
from Boston, San Francisco and Puget
Sound and have formed company
with capital of 5000, 900 to meet ex'
penses The party expect to arrive in
january at Fort Sellzirk, where per
manent headquarters for railway CON
struction will be located. The mem
bers of the party have been engaged
for two years.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

No further fatalities have been re-
ported from the scene of the forest
fires along the Canada Atlantic rail
way in Canada. The deaths number
five. Five townships were burned
over, including an area of II by %
miles around
A contract has been entered into be-
tween the Japanese government and
the Illinois Steel Co. for 26, 900 tons of
steel rails and fastenings.
A dispatch from Monterey, Mex,
states that terrible accident occurred
25 miles south of that city. A tunnel
is being constructed by the Mexican
National railroad and a premature ex-
plosion of blast killed four men out
right and wounded ten others seriously.
DR.. Thomas w. Evans, the American
dentist, of Paris, whose wealth is esti-
mated at from $50, 900, 900 to $35, 900, 900
will, it is announced, spend part of
that huge fortune in founding and
maintaining educational institutions
in this country.
In consequence of the appointment
of Marshal Blanco to succeed Gen.
Weyler, the. Marquis Palmerola, civil
governor of Havana, and the other
provincial governors have rendered
their designations.
London dispatch from Montevideo
says that Prof. Sanarelli, who discov-
cred the yellow fever bacillus, an
nounces the discovery of curative
serum.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Gathered from All Quarters.
WASHINGTON.

For several days past the United
States treasury gold reserve has been
increasing at the rate of $3.50, 600 day.
Additional space has been secured by
Moses P. Handy, the special United
States commissioner to the Paris ex-
position in 1900 for the American ex-
hibits, making the space Of the United
States equal to that of the other great
nations of the world.
The transfer of the congressional
library from the Capitol to the new
library building has been completed.
The library has been closed since Au-
gust /.
A general extension of the money
order system has been determined by
the post Office department During the
past fiscal year almost 81, 600, 900 money
orders were issued, amounting to lit
tie less than $2OO,OOO,OOO.
Notwithstanding the decision of the
general board of appraisers in New
York, holding that the Dingley tariff
bill did not go into effect until the
actual moment it was signed, the
treasury department still maintains
that the law was operative from the
prior midnight of the day it was signed
and it will take the matter into court
The death of Rear Admiral John M
Clitz occurred at Washington on the
9th. He was placed on the retired list
In 1888.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
was a One-sided Agreement.

Philadelphia, Oct. II. THE common
pleas court has decided that the bonds
of security which the clothing manu-.
facturers gave to the United Garment
Workers of America in May last be-
fore the strikers would return to work
have no legal value. AS security that
they would not employ non-union men
manufacturers were required to give a
bond Of 5000. Two non-union men
were found working in one establish.
ment and their discharge was de.
manded and Judgment was entered on
the bond of the firm. The court OF
common pleas concluded that the
agreement was one-sided
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13


The black stallion Chehalis at Salem,
Ore. has lowered the worlds two-mile
pacing record by 81 seconds, making
the distance in 4:19A.
The Ella Stevenson. little steamer,
foundered in Lake Michigan on the
9Th. Capt. Schippers and his crew Of
three men escaped in their yawl boat
and reached Holland, Mich. The Ste
venson was bound from Grand Haven
to Kenosha.
The Salvation Army will, as start
er for its colonization scheme, place
1000 families in the Arkansas valley.
The new Second Presbyterian church
at Lafayette, Ind, was almost totally
destroyed by fire on the sth; insurance
$l7,5OO. This church is but three years
old and cost $4,000.
In the vicinity of Springfield, ILL.,, the
drought is without parallel for this
time of year 1t began August %, the
date of the last heavy rainfall. and has
continued with little abatement until
the present time.
Fire destroyed the barn of the Kan
sas City (Mo.) Transfer Co. on the Sth.
Loss $50, 1000; partially insured. Eighty
horses were burned.
AS result of drought the tobacco
crop in Kentucky has been cut short Is
per cent. The corn crop is also badly
damaged. Hogs are dying in many
counties for want of water.
An epidemic of fever six miles south
of West Union, w. Va, is causing con-
sternation among the inhabitants.
Some physicians claim it is typhoid,
while others assert that it is mild
type of yellow fever. During the past
1S days 81 deaths have occurred from
this disease.
Father Kearney, of GAINESVILLE, O.,
has been elected provincial of the
Dominican order in the United States
This is the highest dignity that can be
conferred in the order.
In consequence of the drought which
has almost entirely destroyed the pas
lures of the surrounding country, Chi
cago is threatened with curtailment
of her milk supply, and it is feared
that rise in winter prices may result
An aged Detroit Mich capitalist
Thomas McGraw, was struck by al
electric car on the 10th, sustaining in
iuries from which he cannot recover.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
Gibsonhurc swept br Fire.

Toledo, Oct 9.-Fire broke out in
Babcock's saloon at Gibsonburg last
night. The post Office, Dice's grocery,
two barber shops, two restaurants,
four saloons, Arnold's bakery, Neu-
mans clothing store, two meat mar
kets, fruit store, Odd Fellows block,
a hardware store, two houses and two
barns were destroyed, together with
contents The estimated loss is $780,
600. Insurance LIGHT.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-13
THE FINAL ARGUMENTS.
Attorneys for the State Begin Their Ad.
dresses to the Jurors in the Luetgert
Case.

Attorneys for the State Begin Their Ad.
dresses to the Jurors in the Luetgert
Case.
Chicago, Oct 12--The final argu-
ments have commenced in the Luetgert
trial and the case will be given to the
jury by the end of this week. Yester-
day the defense expected to offer sur
rebuttal evidence, but some of it's wit
nesses were not present and it was de-
cided that the case might as we'll go
on. Assistant States Attorney Nc
Even began the opening address for
the state He will be followed by At
torney Phalen for the defense and
Attorney Vincent will close in behalf
of Luetgert. Then will come the
closing for the state, which will be
made by States Attorney Deneen.
Attorney McEwen addressed the jury
for three hours and had barely out.
lined his argument at the hour of ad-
journment. He will resume the argu-
ment to-day and will talk all day.
The speaker referred to the fact that
nCuIly oiA hOAbho udu OldpSCo olnCC
Mrs. Luetgert had disappeared from
her home. "She still remains absent
and will remain missing as long as the
world endures," shouted the assistant
states attorney, staring at Luetgert.
Then the case was taken up chrome
logically and all the incidents traced
down to the date of the opening OF
the trial. This started with the In
quiry of Diedrich Bicknese for his sis
ter and Luetgert's Indifferent reply
that she had left home in temper
and would return when she got over it.
All these were traced by the speak
er, who praised the police for the ex-
cellence of their work. "The convic-
tion of innocent men upon circumstan-
tial evidence has sometimes occurred" !"
said McEwen, "but such men died as
truly to support law and order as the
soldier or the sailor killed in battle "
The alleged relations of Luetgert and
Mary Siemmering were touched upon
and were declared to have furnished
the motive for the crime. Then law
was read to impress the jury, with the
scope and significance of circumstan-
tial evidence.