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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
BURNED TO DEATH.
a Venerable Rockbridge County Lady--
A Sad Case.

A Venerable Rockbridge County Lady
A Sad Case.
Lexington, Va, Nov. 27.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Ayres, aged % years, relict of D
f. Ayres, who was watching her son,
James NJ. Ayres farmer of Decatur,
near here, kill hogs, stood too near the
fire used for heating water, and her cloth
ing caught fire, but the fire was eXtin-
guished it WAS thought, at that time.
Shortly afterwards the son was attracted
by The cries of his mother, and found ner
clothing in full blaze. She ran towards
him and he took off his coat to eXtin-
guish t, e flames While he was wrap
ping his coat around her she fell on pile
OF fodder and that caught fire. Her
daughter attempted to cover her with a
bed comfort, which she hah brought to
extinguish the flames, and that also
caught. In attem pting to put out the
names Mr.. Ayres was uidly burned, and
his mother only SURVEYED the effects of
her burns Il few hours.
Rev. DIR. J. T. Wrightman, pastor of
Trinity Methodist Church here, was
called to Baltimore this morning by the
sudden death OF his daughter, Miss An
ME Wrightlnan, who was visiting there.
She died from the effects of bronchitis.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
A MYSTERY SOLVED.

Brunswick, Ga, Nov. 27.-The body of
Moses McDopald was received here by ex-
ipr8ss last night and was buried to day.
From whence it came is 81 secret. He
was country treasurer eighteen years ago
and fled, leaving n shortage. This is the
first that has been heard of him since
then.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
WOOD! WOOD! WOODM!

For PINE or OAK wooa-by the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or in BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, go to w. X. ANDREWS
81 Co, 21O Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

DR.. CADY'S CONDITION pow
DERS are just what horse needs when
in bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price % cents
per package. For sale by II. e. Barnes.
HE puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
ClOaks. Cioaks.

Our Cloak Department is entirely too
much crowded. 80 garments must he
put out in the next few days. Lower
prices than ever will be placed on the
goods. See the lines.
% Ladies' Cloth Capes at reduction
of from 81 to 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

DON'T LISTEN to what my competi-
tors say about the great clothing sale of
manufacturers samples, but call in per-
son and be convinced r. SCHILLER.
% Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

At 39c, we offer to close out n line of
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants,
heretofore SOC.
At 25c, Childrcn's Jersey Ribbed
Fleeccd Vests and Pants all sizes, for
Children from 3 to 10 years This is
great value.
AT SOC, 15c. 81 and $l.25, Ladies Vests
And Pants in beautiful fine quality, just
the proper weight. AFFORD cut sleeves in
30. rs. IS and 100 per cent wool.
AT 15c, Gents Very Fine Natural Wool
Shirts anu Drawers the usual 81 sort.
At 19c, lot of odds and ends in Mems
Fleeced Underwear, worth 60c.
Wooden Skirts.
At SOC, j dozen Ladies' Wooden Under
skirts in Stripes and Plaids. worth 75c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Go to the Virginia Carriage Factory to
get your buggies and wagons repaired.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

OUR 5000 black Clay and French
Worsteds, satin piped and lining, are the
greatest bargains in the city. Your size
is still here. X. SCHILLER, % Salem
avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

80 Misses Jackets for Girls from 10 to
III years, at decidedly cut prices See
them.
30 Ladies' Jackets at decided reduc-
tions.
10 Fine Velour Capes at great reduc-
tiun.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28
Underwear. Underwear.

We ara Offering great values in our I'm
derwear Department. More additions will
be made to tie odd lot counter for to-
morrow. Come in and look through this
range of odd lots and see if there isn't
something you can use.
At - lee. Ladies' Heavy Winter
Weight Jersey Ribbed Fleeced Vests.
At Poe, Ladies' Very Heavy Jersey
Ribbed Vests and Pants
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Go to the Radford Steam Laundry for
the
Famous
Flexible
Finish.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-28

Doll Babies and Toys, new and cheap
Gravatt's Fair, 0 Salem avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Jap.n Will Really Arbitrate.

Japan seems to have withdrawn her OBJ
jections to the arbitration proposed by
Hawaii in the matter of the immigration
dispute. This proposition was not at first
accepted in good faith by Japan. and some
of her agents, notably the minister in Hon.
olulu and his counsellor who recently at
tempted to take ais own life in Tokyo, de-
clared that Japan's national honor was
involved to such an extent that arbitra-
ton was beyond consideration. The gov
ernment at Tokyo consented to refer the
this concession with conditions that, If
accepted would have been fatal to Ha-
" ais cause before the tribunal, stipulating
as they did, that Hawaii should at the
outset relinquish the very foundation of
her claim that the immigrants were lille
gally landed and that the treaty relied
upon by Japan did not touch the pending
controversy. Hawaii automatically and
in effect rejected these conditions. Japan
has finally consented to fair arbitration
and the only question in dispute is
as to identity of the arbitrator. Japan
nominated the King of the Belgians. Ha-
wall proposed in turn that each nation to
the dispute shall name one arbitrator, and
that these two shall agree upon third,
the entire controversy. 1t is gratifying to
note that Japan has not at any point been
able to broWbeat Hawaii into accepting
unfavorable conditions or into making I'M
wise concessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

ing abilities. Even as in the language OF
the navigator 1.-The speed Of the fleet is
equal only to that of its slowest member
so the capacity Of the navy. under modern
conditions, is equal only to the size and
capacity of its engineering force. But the
misdrected economy of Congress is working
also to the detriment Of the other branches
of the service. 1t was discovered the other
day that the limits of the appropriations
for the enlistment of seamen have been
reached, although there are not men enough
TO man the ships now awaiting commits
sions. Recently the administration was
seriously embarrassed in the matter OF
sending a cruiser to Honolulu by reason
of the lack of sufficient men to form crews
for the vessels then available. The emer-
gency was of slight consequence. but had it
been such as to affect some material in
terest the folly of the present congressional
policy in dealing with the personnel of the
navy would have received most whole
some, though, perhaps, expensive object les
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
COna0lafiau.

Those Washingtonians who may be dis
posed to criticise the elements for the per-
sistent drenchirg to which the capital has
been Subjected for the past week should
recall that they enjoyed a long and scarcely
unbrohen period of dry and balmy weather
during the late summer and early autumn.
The wretched conditions that have existed
during the past few days hardly balance
the account, and unless the prevailing
forces continue for another week or so the
people will come out winners in the end
At all events. the capital has thus far
escaped a severe visitation. such as has
come to communities nearer to the coast
during this storm. and such as was expe-
rienced by this city. with heavy damage, a
year ago. With these facts borne in mind
1t will be easier to endure the discomforts
OF damp days. wet pavements, muddy walks
and the general atmosphere of misery that
accompanies a prolonged northeastern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
No POstpOnement.

1t is to be seen from "Kamehameha's
latest letter to The Star, printed today,
that the anti-annexation agitation in Ha-
wall has at last crystallized in the form Of
a petition to the President, asking him to
secure q postponement of action by Con-
gress on the treaty until the question has
been submitted to the native Hawaiians.
This petition has long been foreseen and
its effect discounted. 1t cannot be granted
unless the government and Congress desire
to temporize with situation that calls for
prompt action. The proposed plebiscite
would demonstrate nothing of value in the
case. nor would 1t affect the real issues in
volved in annexation. The native Ha-
waiians are not to be the sole arbiters Of
the fate of the republic. Their govern
ment was failure. 1t was overthrown by
the representatives Of that civilization that
has been closing around the islands for
many years. 1t was a corrupt. unworthy
government. and even at best it failed to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

represent the native element. being during
later years as "Kamehameha" indicates
subject in a large degree to the will of the
whites. who have saved Hawaii from utter
destruction. The natives are misguided, as
the account given of a speech at the Sec
ond anti-annexation mass meeting serves
to indicate. The arguments that are used
to arouse the natives and to bolster up
their supposed protest against union are
specious and indefensible. Those that pre-
tend to bear upon the material welfare Of
the Hawaiiano are unfounded, while those
that play upon the patriotism of the ma
tives are impracticable. The changes are
rung upon the cry of Hawaii for the Ha-
waiians.' and the natives are, to a certain
extent, deluded into the belief that they
are in danger of being defrauded of their
rightful possessions. Annexation means
much to these natives. 1t means freedom
from turmoil and uncertainty. the securing
of prosperous commercial connections. ad
vantageous markets, relief from the COM
petition of Asiatic labor and participation
in time in the affairs of the greatest Of re-
publics Instead Of disfranchisement, it
promises elevation to political and ma
tcrial rights and privileges that could never
be theirs under monarchical conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Political Control of the Cities.

The visit of Mayor Harrison of Chicago
and of Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis to
New York to speak in behalf Of Judge Van
Wyck for mayor of that town will prob
ably influence no votes. but it will operate
as that certifcation of the Tammany can
didate which his friends have been unable
to secure from the leader of the party.
Mr.. Bryan. by the advice of those standing
nearest to him, has held aloof from the
New York fight. But in obtaining for his
man the Endorsement Of Mr.. Harrison and
Mr.. Taggart, both of whom stood squarely
on the Chicago platform and won by large
majorities, Mr.. Croker will insist that no
doubt can with justice longer be thrown
on the regularity of the tigers campaign.
The play has merit, although the visitors
are hardly of the caliber to materially af-
feet a struggle now moving on national
plane. and, to a degree, through national
agencies.
The democracy is making strenuous play
fer control of the leading cities. 1t already
controls Chicago. Indianapolis and Gin
cinHati, and in the campaigns now in pro-
gress it is excrting itself to the utmost to
capture Boston, New York, Baltimore and
Louisville. If it succeeds in this it will
then be installed in power in every city
of note in the country but Philadelphia.
The advantage gained, from party stand
point, will be very great. The cities exert
a considerable influence in politics. In
holly contested campaigns New York city
has often determined the complexion Of the
majority vote of the state Baltimore of
Maryland, Chicago of Illinois, Indianapolis
of Indiana and Cincinnati of Ohio. All of
them growing cities, and the patronage
is enormous. Shrewd and capable party
managers SO intrenched ought to ask no
more at any time to put up most stirring
fight
Mr. Quincy, the democratic candidate for
mayor of Boston, Mr.. Williams of Balti-
more, and Mr.. Weaver of Louisville are not
regarded as silver men, and hence, if they
win. their success may not be put down
sauarely in the silver column. But all are
receiving the support of the regular silver
and this of course will tend to make their
success if achieved a par. and parcel of
the silver democratic winning of the year.
Non-partisa nship in the affairs of cities
lis a consummatiOn most devoutly to be
wished" 1t is grounded in the best of
sense. and it promises upon trial the best
results. But partisanship is still fierce
and so comprehensive in its operations that
the fight for a change proceeds slowly and
at times discouragingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
If Cuba Comes to Congress.

The news from Madrid now suggests that
{the Cuban question may go over until
Congress meets and then be submitted to
that body by the President. If it takes
that course. the question is not likely to be
changed in any of it's material aspects
in thai time. General Blanco, red as his
instructions and intentions may be and
doubtless are, will be obliged to move slow
ly at the start. He inherits as commander
in-chief very complicated situation with
the Spanish forces badly demoralized
through failures and defeats. He cannot
hope to put them Immediately into the field
. Under u spell of his own which will hurry
them to victory. The reinforcements he is
I to receive cannot be available at the earli-
est for several weeks. The insurgents will
continue the tactics which on their part
have so far proved so effective They will
hot offer General Blanco battle, but harry
him by surprises in his exposed places as
they have done General Weyler. So that
III December, according to reasonable cal
culations. the situation in Cuba will prac-
tlcally be the situation of today. and Con-
gress. If called upon, will take it up in its
present form
The temper of Congress ought to be and
probably will be favorable to the insur-
gents. For one thing. there is not likely
20 be any clash between Congress and the
President. The last Congress was most
distinctly favorable TO Cuba, but labored
under the disadvantage of Mr.. Cleveland
objection 10 admitting II to share in the
settlement of the question. MIR. Cleveland
insisted or reserving the question wholly
to the Executive. and then on pursuing a
course friendly TO Spain. But if Mr. Nc
kinley submits the question to Congress
and requests its cooperation, something
OF definite character ought speedily TO
follow. The present House and the Presi-
dent also were elected on a platform de-
clariag for the insurgent cause and the
Senate stands heartily for Cuba
As the question is so very important
attracting it now does the attention of
all the world-and as in the months time
T the insurgents are not likely to lose any
thing. the friends of Cuba need not fear
the program outlined. Delay carries a
greater menace to Spain than to Cuba
Sentiment over here is practically all one
way, and that Cuba's way. and cannot be
changed, while the divisions in Spain are
very pronounced and are steadily growing
A long period of anxiety for the insurgents
seems to be drawing to a close full of
promise for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

Last winter a proposition was presented
in Congress for the refurding of the Pacific
railroad Indebtedness that was ridicuiousiy
unfair to the national treasury. so small
was the rate of interest to be exacted and
so insignificant the annual contributions to
the sinking fund that in effect the govern
ment was asked to say to it's delinquent
debtor that if less than the rate of interest
on government loans were paid annually
for specified term of years the principal
of a hundred millions would be viewed rs
cancelled.
The only real argument in favor of this
scheme was the contention that If some
such arrangement were not made the gov
eminent would become the owner of the
railroads under foreclosure. and would be
compelled. moreover. to assume and pay
lien upon the roads prior to it's own. Hap
PLY the funding bill was defeated. In
the campaign against its passage The Star
took an active interest, and the result was
gratifying to all friends of the govern
ment and of fair business dealing. To
avoid the possibility of government owner
ship the administration secured from the
reorganization committee guaranteed
minimum bid for the Union Pacific before
going ahead with the foreclosure, which
was the natural result of the defeat of the
refunding bill
The fact that this bid was for a smaller
amount than the governments claim
against The Union Pacific caused bitter
criticism of the arrangement. and other
capitalists have been stirred up to prepare
to bid at the sale. There is undoubtedly
a considerable margin of profit in the pur
chase of the road even If the govern
nent's claim is paid in full, and a whole
some result of the newspaper discussion of
the subject is the increase of the reor-
ganization committees guaranteed bid so
that this full payment is assured. The
vindication of the opponents of the fund
ing bill is complete. There is to be no gov
eminent ownership, and no issue of bonds
ito remove TIE prior lien from the railroads.
Instead the government will be paid
promptly and in full The adminstratio ton
should neglect no step which will tend to
bring about this desirable result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

1t has been g. matter of frequent comment
during the past few years that the up
building Of the American navy has not
progressed along harmonious and syste-
matte lines Long strides forward have
been taken IN the direction of increasing
the number of fighting machines and the
HIST OF vessels available for active service
has been heightened by the addition of many
frst-class battle ships. cruisers. gunboats
ard torpedo boats. But in all this advance
ment Congress has persistently ignored the
change that has come in the means of pro-
pulsion. the evolution from the sailing ship
to the great engine driven craft that de-
pend solely upon their machinery for their
activity. This change has involved new
demands upon the legislature in the way of
more liberal appropriations for the force OF
engineers to manage the machinery of the
navy For years this force so vitality i'm
portrait in the economy Of a naval service
has been practically at a standstill For
a considerable period. indeed, while the
navy was being most rapidly increased, the
fa=t OF active engineers was being steadily
reduced. in obedience to the commands of
Congress. Now the chief of the bureau,
himself man of wide experience and broad
Judgment, pleads for an enlargement of the
force amounting to nearly 80 per cent. This
ratio OF increase l. none too high when the
difference between the old and the new
navies Of the nation Is taken into account
The engineer must be man of ability, dis
erection and bravery. But above all he must
have competent assistance. 1t is self-evi-
dent that without a sufficient force to ma
pipulate and care for the delicate and in
VOWED machinery upon which the service
ability OF a warship now depends there is
positive limit to the fighting possibilities
Of the fleets, as well as to their mere cruis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Henry George to Croker.


There is plenty of red blood in Henry
Georges manner Of arraigning Richard
Croker in the New York campaign. Mr..
George takes cogniZance of the fact that
Croker, with no visible occupation but that
of boss, has been rolling up riches for
years; that he has carried stud of horses
to England as one of the manifestations
of his wealth; has lived there for years,
and has apparently come home now with
view to taking possession again of the
democratic party that he may recuperate
in his funds, which, apparently, have been
waning under the effects of bad luck on
the race course. Mr.. George processes the
intention of calling Croker to account as
to the sources from which this money in
which he has been revealing has been real
lied. 1t is not clear how Mr.. George could
do this if elected mayor, but he seems to
have confidence that the attempt in itself
would be of public benefit. 1t is plain that
Mr.. George IS moved to an honest indigna-
ton upon the subject, and that it takes ON
a fiery character. He cuts himself clear of
Tammany Hall. and occupies an attitude
in which it is impossible for him to make
terms with that institution. There are a
good many people On whose support Tam
many has been in the habit Of counting
wishing more power to Mr.. Georges elbow
in this canvass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Here 1t Comes.

From the London Times.
Information has been received from Bal
timore to the effect that the Maryland
Omitted States) Steel Company have con-
tracted to deliver nearly $500 tons of steel
rails in Calcutta for the East Indian State
railway at fl per ton less than the lowest
British tender. The same American COM
pany have. 1t Is stated. secured other large
orders from British possessions, including
1900 tons Of rails for South Africa, 1900
tons of rails for the Inter-Colonial railway
at Halifax. Nova Scotia, and 1000 tons for
Charlestown. Prince Edward Island 1t is
added that the Glasgow Corporation last
week accepted Philadelphia tender for the
supply of gaspipes to that city, and, in
doing so. effected g. saving of fl per ton
over the lowest British tender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
We're They BuncOedf
From the Louisville Courier,JournaI.

The governor Of the Bank of England
not only pronounces as nonsense the re-
ports that he gave the American monetary
commissioners any encouragement what
ever, but he denies that he has even met
any OF the commissioners and SAYS he
knows nothing Of them except what he
has seen IN the papers. Is 1t possible that
the man who met Wolcott and his COM
panions In London. told 'em howdy so
heartily, inquired SO eagerly about mutual
acquairtances out in Dead Mans Gulch
and Cripple Creek. took 'em in tow, set
em up. showed 'em the town. was only a
ringer on the governor Of the bank?
Who shall answer. until It is known
whether Uncle Wolcott's party cashed any
checks or whether their watches are still
In their usual places?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Not a Case In Point.

ITO be good" remarked the off-hand
philosopher SIS to be beautiful
WAL" replied the man who was trying
to sell him a mountain farm. Il dunno
Mebbe it's the exception as proves the
rule"
What do you mean?"
81 was thinkin' bout a 'possum. There's
no denyin' that 'possum's mighty good; but
ye can't never make me think it's purity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Open Cars In Cool Weather,
IN the New York Herald.

Open cars, which bid fair to be run all
winter, are not the only means by which
the Metropolitan Railway Company is send
ing pneumonia cases to the doctors, Pas
sengers who transfer to the Lenox avenue
line are forced to shiver in the cold at
Columbus avenue and Tooth street because
late at night no attention is paid to the
running schedule%f there Is one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

He cares not for the leaves that turn;
His greatest joy is found
In watching his cyclometer
To see the wheels go round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

The practice of sending ladies to inter-
view public men is warning to them that
If they persist in mingling in public affairs
they must now and then forego the luxury
of the last word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Prone to Doubt.

women are naturally incredulous,'' re-
marked the whist player
That's contrary to the common impress
sion."
Il don't care; it's true. You never can
make one believe you the first time you
tell her what are trumps."