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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

San Francisco, Jan. 29-Tran No. Is,
northbound, on the Southern E'acific, was
held up this morning ut Shady Point.
two mics south of Roseburg, Oregon. by
two or three men.
The express car was detached from the
train by the robbers AMI the door blown
open with dynamite. Two small safes
in the car were blown open and looted.
The express car then took fire. The con
ductor and trainmen worked hard to save
the car after the robbers had gone, but
The car and contents were DESTROYED
The train was on time at Shady Point
where Engineer Morris saw II man Mt the
side Of the track waving u flag. IIo showed
up for the signal and rs he came to a stop
man, armed with two revolvers came
over the back of the tender and covered
him. at the same time another armed
man, the one who Ind tagged the trim,
appeared ut the side of the cab and
pointing II revolver, ordered the engineer
not to attempt to move the train, but to
come down at once and 20 with them to
the express car.
The iii eman, meantime, had got down
on TIE other side. Two robbers and the
engineer then went TO the express car,
where the outlaws ordered the express
messenger to open the door. This he re-
fuesd to do.
iiS iobhciS oncl uUCOupleu Cnc express
car from tho train, returned to the engine
anu backed the train, leaving the express
car separated. Meantime the EXPRESS
messenger had seized the opportunity TO
leave his car
! After breaking the train in two the
| robbers returned TO the express chr and
with heavy charges of dynamite blew the
door open. Entering the cur they attacked
the two small safes, which they succeeded
| in entering. The messenger thought the
robbers did not understand getting into
the big safe and consequently they could
not have secured much money.
| The mail car was entered aud registere,l
letters taken Explosions set fire to the
express car and when the robbers left it
| was mass of flames. The tran crew
worked like Troians, but were unable to
save it. The car and contents were al
most totally destroyed by fire.
The passengers were considerably
shaken up and frightened but no one
was injured. An imperfect description
of one of the robbers was secured.
a guaranteed Hot Water BottIe-alI
sizes-at Missiles.
~ guaranteed Tooth Brush for a cents
| ut Massie's.
Prescriptions filled with accuracy and
dispatch mt MaSSie's
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
LADIES' AID FESTIVAL.

The Ladies' Md Society of st. james
Methodist Church will hold Il festival to-
night on Park street, next door to Col.
bourne's drug store, for the benefit of the
church. The Park Street Band under the
leadership of w. l.. Wade will furnish
good music for the occasion, for which
other attractions equally inviting have
been prepared. it is hoped the people
will turn out in large numbers aud psf
ronlze the undertaking literally.
Listen TO the bclled teams of w. X.
ANDREWS * CO ms they deliver con!
and wood to their customers. Send yorr
orders to 2i9 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
ANOTHER NEW SENATOR

Olympia, Wash, Jan. 29.-After ANY
days unsuccessful balloting Geo T. Tur-
ner, the well-known lawyer of Spokane,
who received the caucus nomination of
Populists and free silver Republicans last
night, was elected United States Senator
by the legislature to- day OH the first bal
lot, receiving 81 votes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
CHATTANOOGA ICE-BoUND.

KnoXv vile, Tenn, Jan. 20.--Every
steamer on the Tennessee river above
Chattanooga is ice. bound and some of
them are at small landings miles from
any city or town. The river at this place
is frozen over for the first time in four
years. At daylight this morning the
thermometer registered 8 degrees below
zero.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
A PETITION FROM LONDON.

Washington, jan. Ex-senator Shcr-
man. chairman OF the committee on for.
eign.. relations, has received petition from
the British Arbitration Society, of Lon
don, which that organization asks him to
lay before the Senate. The petition is
similar to rinny received from other So
cicties that argues in favor of general ar
hitration as the first steps between the
nations towards universal arbitration.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
AFTER THE THREE FRIENDS.

Washington, Jan. 29.-Attorney Gen
eral Harmon has prepared petition for IL
writ of certiorari to bring up for review
by the supreme court of the United
States the case of the Thre" Friends, the
alleged dlibuster, from the United States
court for the southern district of Florida.
which he will present to the court at its
session next MOnduy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
a SEMINARY DESTROYED.

Dallas. Tex, Jan. 90 Shortly before
midnight last night fire was discovered
III the basemenv of Patterson Seminary. II
boarding. school for girls at Oak Gin,
three miles south of this city, and in less
than an hour the building was in ruins.
About forty young ladies were in the
building, but all escaped in safety. The
contents of the building together with the
personal effects Of the scholars were con-
Sumed. loss about SID 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
AS WEYLER,S SlTCCESSOR

Madrid, Jan. ga report is in crcu.
intion here that Gen. Aszcnrraga, minis
ter of war, is to be appointed governor
genera! of Cuba and that Gen. Weyler,
the present governor. general, is to he re-
tired. to become commander. in. chief Of
the army. 1t has been decided to make
some changes in the cabinet
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
GONE TO NEw YORK.

- Washington, Jan. 29-President Clege-
land, accompanied by Secretary Lamont,
left on the l | O'Clock train for New York.
He will attend the annual dinner of the.
New York Academy of Medicine The
President will he the guest of Dr. Bryant
and will return To Washington to-mor-
row
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
HIS LAST DATE.
Mr.. Bryan Has Cancelled His Lee
ture Contract.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 29.-William
j. Bryan arrived here this morning from
Austin He has cancelled his contract
with the lecture management and made
his last public appearance as lecturer
here tonight.
1t is possible that he will visit n few
places of his own accord in answer to
pressing invitations.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
a BANK GOES DOWN.

Knoxville. Tenn, Jan. 29-Thc Watu~
"a Bank, of Johnson City, did not omen
its doors this morning, having had an
assignee appointed to look after it's inter.
ests. The assets amount to S!4, GOD, while
the liabilities are $25.U 600 f. B. st. John
was named rs assignee He says the fail
ure was on account of the poor collections
failure 80 realize money on securities and
general withdrawal of denosits.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
cen himself and Senator

differences bewcen himself and Senator
Sherman had been ARRANGED.
Yes" said he. ''We are on good
terms and will work together in har.
mony.n
Gen. Alger was in happy frame of
mind, and was frankly pleased with the
result of his visit to Canton
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
CLEVELAND SPEAKS

New York, Jan. 29.-The Academy of
Medicine celebrated its semi.centennial
to night in Carnegie Music HALL. An adj
dress was made by the President of the
United STAGES, Grover Cleyelnnd
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
IN OFFICE AT LAST.
General AIger Named as Secretary
Of War.

Canton. o., Jan. 29.-Ths was Major
Mckinley's birthday, and he celebrated
1t by rendering the portfolio OF war to
General Russell \. Alger of Michigan,
who mt once accepted it.
Gen. Alger authorized the Southern AS
sociated Press to say he had accepted the
portfolio of war. He was asked if all
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
IN \ NEW PLACE.

Lisbon, Jan. 2J.-Dispntches received
here from Goa. the capital city of the
Portuguese territory of that n<me, in
india, says that there are three eases of
bubonic plague in the hospital.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
4 DESPERATE KILLED.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 29..-Nith
the killing IN this city to-day of Billy
Carter, commonly spoken of in derision
as the man of the "long and flowing
moustache.'' one of the laws most
dreaded foes bit the dust. Carter WAS IL
common Georgin cracker illiterate and
was n dav laborer
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
\ HOTEL FIRE.

Indianapolis, Jan. 29.-The Dpnison
House, which was partially destroyed By
fire two years ago. has again suffered II
loss of about s25. 900 by fire with great
Inconvenience to guests.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
EDITOR SLACK ARRESTED.
Charged With Sending Obscene
Matter Through the Mails.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 29.-post-
Office Inspector G. NJ. W..iteside to-day
caused the arrest Of Charley Slack. editor
and owner OF the Bristol Cot rer, charged
with sending obscene matter through the
mails
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
TIE PAPERS SIGNED

Washington, Jan. 29.-Attorncy Cen
ernl Harmon to-day signed the app,ict
tion for foreclosure of the Kansas Pacific
railroad mortgage and the papers were
mailed to he fled in Kansas and Mis-
souri,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
DROPPED 40 DEGREES

Mercury has dropped 40 degrees in the
Inst twenty four hours, so have prices on
Buggy Robes ut Farmers Supply Com
pany. Call anu see. You need them this
Kind of weather
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
KILLED IN A WRECK.

Rochester, \. y, Jan. ga freight
on the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
railroad, viii, h left this city at 100 last
night was met in a head end collision by
snow pillow near Leroy, about Q O'Clock
and several persons were killed and in
iured
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
AGAINST r,IJE DIcTOI

Austin, Tex, Jan. 29.-The house to-
day passed the bill prohibiting the carry.
ing of concealing weapons, and IL bill was
introduced prohibiting the manufacture
of pistols in the State under any circum-
stances.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
GEORGE losing STRENGTH.

Washington, Jan. 20-The condition of
Senator George this morning is reported
unchanged. There is no sign of improve
mcnt, and il is thought he is losing
strength.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
AGAINST GOLD CONTRACTS.

The oklahoma Legislature Thinks People
May Live Without Them and the Militia
Guthrie, Okla. Jan. 29.-The fusion
Democratic Populist legislature to day
passed Il bill prohibiting gold contracts
in The Territory; also one abolishing the
militin. declaring it to lie the instrument
of corrupt government used to protect
corporations and Cypress the people
The debate was very sensational on
both motions and even more radical
things are promised.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
ANOTHER
BOLD HOLD-UP.
Robbers WayIay a Train and De-
stroy it by Fire.

THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAIL-
ROAD THE VICTIM OF BOLD.
BAD ROBBERS-A ..FUTIE.E RE-
SISTANCE BY THE TRAINS.
CREw-NoT KNOWN HOW MUCH
MONEY WAS SECURED, BUT TWO
SAFES WERE BROKEN OPEN BY
THE ROBBERS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
Good Shoes at
Little Cost.

WE'VE STILL 4 GOOD MANY
GOOD THINGS LEFT IN oUl:
SHOE DEPARTMENT.. WE'RE
CLOSING OFT OUR SHOES,
GOING TO QUIT KEEPING
THEN. THEY'RE YOURS NJ
COST.
GILKESON & TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

1t is important that your horse and
COW he fed well this cold weather. The
place to buy your feed is Farmers Supply
Company. They keep Hay, Shucka,
STRAW, Oats. Corn, and all kinds of chops.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
4 BRUISER NICTORY

Carson, New. Jan. 20.--Gov. Sailer
signed the bill licensing glove contests at
> clock this afternoon.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
OPERA HOUSE BURNED

g Madisonvlle Ky, Jan. 29.-Firc last
night destroyed Rays Opera House and
Il number OF stores. Loss S15, 1000: nsmr-
nnCe pRrtial. ..
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30
LAURADA GOES no SEA.

Fort Monroe, Va, Jan. 29.-The
steamer i4nurada passed out of Hampton
Roads ut p. m; destination not known.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

Have you tried our Brush Mountain
Coal: 1t is the best in town. Farmers
Supply Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

Prescriptions filled with accuracy and
dispatch mt Massie',;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-01-30

a guaranteed Hot Water BottIe-alI
SiZes-nt Massic's.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
STEAD AND CROKER.
One Englishman Who Does Not Hate
Tammany.

London, Nov Am Englishman who
does not cherish a total gloomy view of
the result of the recent election in
Greater New York is William L. Stead,
the we'll known newspaper man who re-
Gently figured in the public eye here as
the sponsor of Richard Croker in a
somewhat flattering pen portrait OF that
noted Tammany chieftain. Mr.. Stead
gave his views to a. representative of
the Associated Press today in original
phrases such as characterize his utter
ances. Mr. Croker. it appears, while
conversing with Mr.. Stead predicted
that the Tamrnany majority would be
1O0,0 900 votes, adding: If 1 were to run
for mayor, 1 should want all the news
papers against me-"
Mr.. Croker added, says Mr.. Stead:
eff you intend to write about me, please
say that Tammany must give New
York the best government it ever had.
New York is the ideal of the world and
that is the future WatchwOrd for Tam
many"
Mr.. Stead continued: 1T is a great
virdication of Tammany and Croker,
and gives them a wonderful opportu-
nifty, though it does not wipe out the
slate of the past. Nothing could erase
the Lexow revelations. but many men,
who, struggling to the front. some
times find it necessary to do shady
things to get there, would be superior
to such temptations after having
achieved position.
Beck Sharp said: 1t is easy to be
virtuous on a thousand a year Tam
many ard Croker have got the thou
sand q year. The election must give
impetus to Organism.
About the election generally, Mr..
Stead was quite cheerful, saying: 1.-THE
Chicago platform, minus the nonsen-
steal free silver-if that is what Tam
many's victory means-won't scare the
English To most OF US in the old coun-
try your plutocrats seem much
greater menace to the commonwealth
than the Democrats. even if they do
swear by Croker and Tammany hall.
The Republican campaign fund stag
gered us much more than the victory
for Van Wyck.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
A London PIebean Had the Audacity
to Sue Him.
QUEER TRANSACTION
PLAINTIFF ASKED TO RECOVER
100000 FROM THE PRINCE.
Action Dismissed and Described as
Being can Abuse of the Process
of the Court Wage
earners Ask For Arbitration
Grist Of Foreign News.

London, Nov. 4-There was an ex-
traordinary case heard before the lord
mayors court today, when a man by
the name of Hinde sued the Prince of
Wales to recover $500, 900, alleged to
have been wrongfully paid him by the
late Under Sheriff Croll, who was the
liquidator of the United Kingdom Elec-
trio Telegraph company The plaintiff
declared that the money belonged to a
certain Mr.. Allen, to whose estate he
was the assignee. Hinde further claim
ed the sum of $750000 from Lord Suf-
folk, alleging that the latter had sub
orned Choll to commit perjury before
Lord Bramwell, at the trial in 1877, in
connection with the liquidation.
Sir George Lewis, on behalf of the
Prince of Wales and the Earl of SUI
folk, asked that the proceedings be
quashed on the ground that the allega-
lions were nothing more than a friv-
olous and vexatious lot of nonsense.
The plaintiff then addressed the
court, declaring that he had been told
that the Prince of Wales received the
money referred to, and then proceeded
to charge Lord Bramwell with defraud-
ing Aliens widow ont of $750000 in
order to obtain promotion and a peer
age
The plaintiff was here stopped by the
court with the warning to speak re-
spectfully of judges. Finally the court
stopped the case and dismissed the &C
ton, which was ascribed as being IAN
abuse of the process of the court"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
ENGLISH wAGE-EARNERs.
Seven Thousand Petitioners For In
ternational Arbitration.

London, Nov. 4.-William R. Cremer, the
former member of parliament, editor of
the Arbitrator, first secretary of the In
ternational Work1ngmen's association
and secretary of the International ATbi-
tration League, sails for New York from
mer informed a representative of the As
Sociated Press that he was bearer of, and
would present to every senator an ad-
dress to the United States senate, signed
by over 1000 WOrkingmen, each of them
being an officer of a trades union, and
representing altogether 100000 British
workingmen. Continuing Mr. Cremer
said:
"On previous visit to the United States
it was frequently said to me that the
idea of a treaty of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain ernanated
from tine Marquis of Salisbury and the
privileged classes of Great Britain with a,
view to tie the hands of the United States,
but proof of the unanimity of feeling on
there are only half a. dozen refusals of
the invitation to sign the address to the
United States senate urging the conclu-
sion of an arbitration treaty between the
two countries.
81 shall probably remain in America for
ton, where [ shall be joined by the Rev
DR.. Charles A. Berry, pastor of the
Queens street church, who has gone to
the United States in behalf of the free
churches in Great Britain. AT the inVi-
tation of the Rev. w. II. Milburn, the
chaplain of the United States senate, Dr.
Berry will act as chaplain at the OPEN
ing of the senate.
Il can say on reliable authority that
some months ago a new arbitration treaty
was briefly outlined. Beyond that moth
ing has been done"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
Goodbye Address to Autonomists
Gets Him in Trouble.
CUBA'S AMERICAN HEROES
BOY COMPANIONS OF MACEo
LIBERATED FROM MORO
"reminiscences of the Dusky Cuban
Spanish Account of Long Days
Battle With insignificant Loss
The Competitor Case Unsettled
Central American News.

Madrid, Nov. AT the meeting Of
the Spanish cabinet yesterday it was
decided to demand an explanation from
General Weyler of the remarks he
made in his farewell address on leav-
ing Havana on Sunday last.
Previous to embarking on board the
steamer Montserrat, General Weyler
received a deputation of autonomists
and in his address to them he said in
part:
MY release from my post and res
possibilities did not surprise me. I
have expected it from the death Of
Senior Canovas, not believing that any
political leader would be strong enough
to sustain me when the United States
and the rebels were together con-
stantly demanding that Spain should
come to settlement. ! count it an honor
to have been identified with the local
Spanish party. But the policy which l
have followed was not adopted in
obedience to any political party, but
for what it represented on behalf of
my country. Before l came, L was
we'll aware of the patriotic. conduct of
the volunteers, and since my arrival L
have ever seen it illustrated. l have
repeatedly advised the Spanish party
not to be intimidated, but to make
known to the home government the
outcome of the reforms which have
been put into force. 1 therefore offer
myself and shall always hold myself
in readiness to serve the party aiming
to retain Cuba for Spain"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
In BeStOwal of Gifts, Tammany's
Mayor Is Second to Mckinley.
STEAD AND DICK CROKER
ONE ENGLISHMAN WHO DOES
NOT HATE TAMMANY.
Mark Hanna on the Situation, Not
onitting His Own = Secretary
Bliss Talks on the Republican
.Rout in Greater New York-Po-
litical News.

New York, Nov. 4.-More than So
600 persons will directly or indirectly
draw pay from the city in the first ad-
ministration of the mayor of Greater
New York. The salaries of $4,000 of
these whose names will be actually on
the city's payroll will aggregate $685..
Co., 900. Part of this amount represents
the salaries and patronage of the other
officers elected on Tuesday, but this is
comparatively small. most of the total
representing the patronage of Greater
New York's first mayor, Robert A Van
Wyck.
a conservative estimate of those who
will draw payment indirectly from the
city, through city contracts and the
like, is $4,000. Mayor Strong, at the time
the Greater New York charter was
passed. estimated this force as equal
to, if not exceeding. the actual number
of all office-holders.
Second only to the president of the
United States in the value Of his pat
ronage, the first mayor of the greater
city is first in the significance of this
patronage. With his colleagues-e elect,
of the same political party as himself,
Mr. Van Wyck can lead an army of
office-holders, and those indirectly en-
ployed by the city, as great as the
army of the Potomac.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
"a unanin1nlls Vote ,:

Boston Herald when l read of the
polling of passengers on trains and boats
running into and out of New York City
to ascertain their preferences as to candi-
dates for mayor said gentleman wtno
has long been identified with transporta-
ton interests, it reminds me of story
my father used to tell of the campaign of
1856. In those days there was still a. great
deal of travelling by canal. and some Of
the packets on the Erie were fitted up
almost as sumptuously, for the time, as
the palace cars seem now.
"A large party was coming east from
Buffalo on one of these passenger boats,
and during the trip an excited discussion
took place over the respective merits of
Van Buren,, Harrison, White, Webster
and Mangum.
1T was one of those warm October
days when the cabin was too to-rid for
occupancy. and all the passengers were
assembled on the deck. The leaders in
the informal debate were Democrat and
Wing. both fluent takers and clever in
argument. and pretty soon everybody on
board gathered around TO listen to them.
Presently the Wing suggested that it
would be a good idea to take the sense
of the meeting and the Democrat, after
quick look ahead agreed. He obtained
silence, and announced:
Gentlemen, we are about to take a
vote for president of the United States.
Are you ready2'
!" Ready was the prompt answer on
all sides.
Just then the steersman called out the
customary warning; Low bridget!
Here was the Democrats opportunity,
and he seized it.
All those in favor of Martin Van
Buren, he shouted, 'stoop down. Contrary
minded, stand erect!
THE boat at this moment reached the
bridge, and every man dropped as if he
had been shot.
TITS a unanimous voter declared the
triumphant partisan of the sage of Kin
derhook.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-05
COLORADO.
Little Doubt of Election of Gabbert
bv 5000 Plurality.

Denver. Colo, Nov AT midnight
there seems little doubt of the election
of Gabbert, Populist, as justice of the
supreme court. The Rocky Mountain
News mas specials giving complete re-
turns of all but six counties. The missing
counties are all far from railroads, and
are but sparsely populated. Estimates
have been made of their votes, and the
result gives Gabbert $500 plurality over
Hayt, Republican.
The Republican leaders. while admit
ting that present returns are unfavorable,
do not concede Gabbert's election, main
tanning that only the official canvass Will
decide who has won.
Denver, Nov Milton T. Smith,
chairman of the Democratic state cen
trail committee, has issued a statement
claiming 5000 majority for Gabbert and
adding: 1.-The returns in many of the
precincts in Republican counties where
that party is in control of the election
machinery are being withheld, evil
IDENTIFY for the purpose of swelling the
Republican majorities in these counties
should the result be in doubt and a few
votes needed