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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

Senator Steve Elkins, who voted for the
new tariff and who is one of the leaders
of the Republican party, says that wages
must go down, that coal miners are paid
too much. The miners declare that they
are compelled to work for starvation
wages. The census of 1890 shows that
the average pay of the coal miners is less
than 81 day. Senator Elkins, however,
thinks their wages are too high, aid
votes for a tariff that will force them to
pay more for the necessities Of life.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

The changes made in the civil service
rules by President Mckinley are impor-
tant. Che most notable thing in the
change is the new 1ule that forbids the
discharge of servant of the government
summary and arbitrarily rs mere ex-
plot of temper on the part of the ser
wants superior; or for party reasons in
short, for any but public reasons. An
officer or servant whose place is covered
by the rules may be summarily suspend
ed, but charges must be preferred and
heard and determined before he can he
dismissed from the service.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
marks a contemporary, what subtle In
fluence drew the great department. store
millionaire back into line.''

And the Spanish monarchy Is showing
"unusual coui tesy" to our ministers, by
receiving" them. We hear this called
Ga gracious exception" We are told "it
is without precedent" Which shows
that Spain is giving over some of her dis
gusting and ridiculous pride, and copy.
ing the manners of mannerly courts.
She really amounts to less in the economy
of uations than Switzerland or Belgium,
and yet puts on more "style," displays
more pride, arrogance, fuss and feathers
than Germany or Russia. The breaking
through this stupid folly might be taken
IS hopeful sign, if the world had not,
long ago, oncluded that the laziness, and
consequent decay of Spain, are incurable.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

Senator Gorman has succeeded in con-
vincing the gold standard advocates that
he is opposed to their policy, but he has
not succeeded in convincing the Demo
Gratis that he favors their policy. In
other words, Senator German seems to
have policy of his own, the main object
of which is to retain his control of Mary
land politics.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

When the strikers surrender and accept
the old wages the gold standard press an
nounces their return to work at the old
scale as Il renewed evidence of the begin
ming of that prosperity which the coun-
try is to have in the future. The Indian
apolis Sentinel says: GA man is prosper
GUS ii he has any old job nowadays"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

An examination of the books c I the
various corporations and trusts that have
failed since McKinley's election would no
doubt show large contributions to the
Mark Hanna corruption fund. They
were anxious to preserve the nations
honor, and many of them have lost their
own
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
GRAYSON FOR TYLER AND MON.
TAGI'E

Grayson county elected twenty six dele
gates Tuesday to the Roanoke conveD ton
with half vote each. All were instruct
ed for Tyler and Montague. Resolutions
were passed endorsing the Chicago plat.
form, Senator Daniel for re election, and
an economical administration of the State
government.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

graduated from Brown University last
year. 1t might he a good financial stroke
for the trustees to elect young Rockefeller
president. AS it is money and not quail
ifieations they are after Rockefeller might
make an acceptable successor to Presi-
dent Andrews.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
THE WAY OF THE POLITICIAN.

a Virginia politician of more or less in
iiuence remarked the other day in CONVEX
sation, that it was easy enough to lead
the people in the way they would.go but
when the people bad determined upon n
line OF action 1t was as impossible to
lead them away in other directions as it
was to check the progress of thirsty
herd of cattle when rushing to the river
side to drink.
'thcre is much truth in this, and that
is why the professional politician is
almost invariably demagcgue. With
him it is never an attempt to lead public
sentiment. His concern is to find the
drift of public sentiment and always to
go with the crowd.
1t is true that in great emergencies
great men have been raised up to lead
the people, and their influence for good
has been pDteat. But, as rule, men
ride into office by catering to the wishes
ard even to the whims of the voters, and
the Office seekers principles are always
in accord with those of the people whom
he would serve. Richmond Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

The Jefferson, Richmond, Va, Is con-
Quoted strictly upon the European plan
Tor the summer months with cafe charges
as moderate AZ any first-class restaurant
In the State. Good rooms can be had for
81 90 per day and upwards.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
HOT ENOUGH FOR YOI1s

have hot weather shoes for everybody.
Keep your feet nice and cool and you can
stand the hot weather. have complete
stocks in two stores-Salem avenue and
Jefferson street. BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

There are renewed complaints against
"pessimists' in the gold organs. The
old pessimists we know of are the Re-
publicans who promised that Mr.. McKin-
ley and his party would restore prosper
ity.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

1t is said that Louisiana Lou" is Mr..
McKinley's favorite tune. What's the
matter with "Hanna, is the Hoecake
Done?''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

The statement of Southern iron ship
ments for the first six months of 1897
shows that industry to be in IA healthful
condition, especially with reference to.ex-
poIt trade. The total amount for warded
from all Alabama points with the Chat
tanooga district in Tennessee added, was
52S, 1913 tons, including pire and pig. Of
this 1000 tons of pig iron were sent
abroad, Chiefly to European markets.
When one considers that during the cor
responding period of last year export
shipments amounted to less than one
sixth of this amount, he is able to COM
prehenh the remarkable growth of that
branch of the Southern iron trade. 1t
was during The last half of last year
that export movements began in earnest,
so that for the entire year they amounted
to something like 10000 tons With the
shipments for only half of the present
year already beyond the 100, 600 ton mark
we may confidently look for the years
total to reach quarter of million tons
at least. and it would not be surprising
if it should go considerably beyond those
figures.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

Whether the coal miners succeed in
their strike movement or not, 1t seems
destined to pass into history as thing
unique in the way of labor revolutions.
Heretofore such adventures have been
marked with more or less disorder and
violence. In the present instance all ele
ments> of organized labor seem determined
that nothing Of the kind shall occur, and
this. is very wise. In the past. and espe-
cially in Pennsylvania, strikers have
served the cause of their enemies by re-.
sorting to force. The mine workers and
their allies recognize the futility and
foolishness of such methods, and are try
ing the better plan Of peaceful and or
derby protests and persuasion. They are
much more likely to win on that than on
any other basis.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

The fall in silver shows THAT Mr.. Nc
Kinley's' international bimetallism" is
not in flourishing condition.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

The man who submits without protest
Mt the ballot box to the domination of
our country by the principles of English
fnanciers should take Journey to Bun
ker Hill and ask himself, "For what
was this shaft rectedT"-People's Party
Paper.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
0ASToREA.
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Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.always affords prompt
relief. For sale by II G. Barnes, "He
puts up prescriptions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vernifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put n
horse in prime condition. Price rs
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-06
letter. salt.Rheum and Eczemo

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q, favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The herald., 1897-01-18
Not So Imminent as Has Been
Stated
COM MISSIONER HAMILTON
Concludes the Most Careful Examination
Yet Made
He Found Ten Thousand Dead PUPS
but They Died From Overcrowd-
ing-Agreement Expected
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
LONDON, Jan. 17.-Mr. Gerald Bar
rett Hamilton, one of the British COM
missioners appointed to investigate the
conditions of seal life in Bering sea, has
recently returned to London on the con-
clusion of his mission. Leaving Lon
don last summer with Professor Thom-
pson, Mr.. Hamilton proceeded via New
York and San Francisco to the norti,
of Japan. Thence he was conveyed on
board H. M. S. Spartan to Robin is
land, near Sashalien bay, where there
is small rookery. Professor Thomp-
son went Independently to the Pribyloff
group. The investigation was made in
consequence of the statement that the
seal herd was being wiped out by pela-
gio sealing. After spending six weeks
on the Commander islands, and visit
Professor Thompson on the Pribyloffs.
There the commission remained until
the end of October. The Canadian and
United States commissioners, Messrs.
MclNoun and Clarke, were also on the
Pribyloffs at the time. The British COM
missioners say they received most gen.
erous treatment from the Americans.
who behaved in very fair way. Owing
to the exceptional powers given to the
American commissioners by their gov
ernment they were able to do more than
has previously been accomplished.
Among other things a census Of every
seal island was taken. This showed that
there were $4,000 seals on the Pribyloffs
and proved that the American estimates
or previous years were much below the
mark. Another important piece of work
was the counting of dead pups The
Americans claimed that owing to the
killing at sea of breeding females vast
numbers of pups We're left to starve on
the islands-they said as many as 30
600 perished in this way. 1t was, there
fore, highly important to know exactly
how many dead pups there'were. There
were large number of dead-about
l1,0O0-that it was proved had been killed
by overcrowding before the commence
ment of pelagiC sealirg-about 10, coo had
died later in the season.
The results Of the investigation have
tended to prove to the minds of the COM
missioners that although it has been
thought that the sealing industry would
collapse in two years there is no fear of
such an early extinction of the fur seal
No doubt is entertained that now the
question has been approached in such an
amicable way, some measures of
preserving the seal win be adopted The
large decrease in this years catch of
seals is probably due in part to the bad
weather prevalent during the early
part of August. 1t does not necessarily
indicate decrease in the number of
seals. On this point. opinion is divided
The Canadians say the seals on the
Pribyloffs have increased in number
while the Americans claim they have de-
creased. The British commissioners are
now preparing their reports and they will
probably be in the hands of the foreign
officer by spring. In all probability a
fresh commission will be sent this year
in order to report any change as com
pared with last years conditions.
The herald., 1897-01-18
THE LEADVILLE STRIKERS.
Gov. Adams Still Hopes to Effect a
Settlement,

LEADVILLE. Col, Jan. 17.-Gov.
Adams is still here and working to eff
feet a settlement of the troubles grow
ing out of the strike. He is hopeful Of
success, but thus far does not give out
details regarding his progress. He has
gone SO far as to offer to contribute to-
ward a fund for the support of unem-
ployed miners, should the strike be de-
clareG off, until they can secure work
here or elsewhere. He has been very
firm thus far, stating that any propo-
sition which embraced the removal { f
imported miners couldnot be considered
Debs is still at work. and his plans
contemplate provision by the Western
Federation of funds for the support of
idle miners for two months after the
strike is declared off, if that be decided
upon.
Gov. Adams will remain here, he says,
until settlement is effected or until he
is convinced that there is no hope for a.
settlement A definite proposition to
him from the Miners UT ION is expected
tomorrow as the result Of meeting of
that organization today.
The herald., 1897-01-18
THE SWEATING SYSTEM.
Can Be Abolished by Passing Stringen;
immigration Laws.

ALBANY. N. Y, Jan. 17.-Congress
can, to very large degree, solve the
problem Of the abolition of the sweating
system by passing more stringent i'm
migration laws and by tax system
that would force the workers out of The
'tenements into shop buildings, where
the state agents can reach them. This
is the most important paragraph in the
annual report of the New York factory
Inspector, Mr.. O'Leary, and he alleges
that the great evil is no more prevalent
in New York city than in Buffalo, Roch-
ester, Syracuse, San Francisco, Phila-
delphia, Boston, Hartford, st. Louis, st.
Paul and every other large city, and
especially ii cities or localities where
the manufacture of clothing is carried
on to any extent.
In his report Inspector O'Leary says:
with knee pants bringing from so to
Is cents a dozen, vests from 81 to 3 per
dozen, trousers from 12h to 70 cents per
pair; and coats from 80 cents to ST. I'D
each, with a percentage of these prices
for the boss sweaters and another re-
duction off for cost of carting, which
the workmen are obliged, to pay, we can
not expect to find anything but desti-
rution. suffering, Intellectual and men,
tai depression existing among the un-
fortunate victims of this pernicious sys-
tenn"
The herald., 1897-01-18
TOOK IN A TOWN.
A CONFIDENT CHIEF
Police Chief Julian Has No Fear of ar
Investigation

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Jan. lex
Governor Stone was asked today what
he thought of the action of the house
in appointing committee to investigate
police and election matters In st. Louis
and Kansas City. He said in part: "It
is an entirely proper thing to do.
The attack made upon Chief Of Police
Julian and Police Commissioners Fyke
and Johnson, which impeaches their
personal and official character, I feel ut
terly without foundation in facts. But
l would be very glad to have thorough
and complete Investigation. I want
nothing concealed and nothing put down
In malice. II Fyke. Johnson or Julian
or any other officer has been guilty of
wrong doing he should be branded with
disgrace"
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Jan. 17.-In an
interview today Chief Julian said: This
office is and should be open to az exat1-
ination by the public. 1t is their office,
not mine. I court investigation. All
have is my name, and I do not care to
have that besmirched. I have no mon
ey. have nothing to fear"
The herald., 1897-01-18
JUST IN TIME.
The Almighty Points a Moral to the
Pastors Tale.

OAKLAND, Jan. 17.-An earthquake
this afternoon was productive of very
remarkable scene at the Tenth-avenue
Baptis. church. Rev. C. M. Hill, th,,
pastor, was just closing an eloquent SER
mon. Just as he asked them in an i'm
pressive manner what account they
would render of their stewardship, the
building began TO quake until it seemed
that the roof would fall in. In moment
all was confusion. Some of the congre-
CATION ran for the doors. Others fell
upon their knees to pray. while others,
with faces pale, stood waiting for what
seemed to many to be certain DEATH
Deacon Joseph Plaw attempted to
calm the assemblage. He asked Wily
there should be fear if they had needed
the words of their shepherd and were
ready for the end He said that they
should rejoice if the end came and
found them prepared. The speaker
quickly restored quiet and when he had
finished, all Joined in prayers of
thanksgiving
The herald., 1897-01-18
ARIZONA POLITICS
The Legislature Meets Today With Dem
ocrats in Control

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 1.-THE nine
teenth legislature of Arizona meets to-
morrow in Phoenix, with thirty-five
members, Assemblyman Murat Mastor-
son of Yuma having resigned A spe-
cial election will at once be called to
fill the seat
The Democrats are in full control of
the session, the council standing nine
Democrats to three Republicans, and the
assembly twenty-one Democrats to two
Republicans. Several informal caucuses
have been held by members of the
dominant party, and tonight it appears
settled that the president of the carnival
will be Fred G. Hughes; speaker Of the
house, D. G. Chambers. Both are from
Pima county. Considerable acrimony
has been developed over the speaker
ship. Organization will be quickly ef-
fected. Governor Franklin is lying i'll
and will not even under favorable con-
ditionS, be ready to deliver his message
for some weeks.
The herald., 1897-01-18

thousand dollars in fees and moneys
paid as compromise in the Frontenac
explosion cases, was arrested and held
under bond for $2733. Judge J. d. Nc
Cleverty Is the prosecuting witness. The
warrant alleges that Mcdonald COL
lected $4,000 in fees In the cases; that he
is still holding $1366 due McCleverty,
which he has converted into money for
the purpose OF placing it beyond the
reach OF his creditors and that he has
1t fraudnlently concealed; that he set
tied the cases secretly and without con-
sulting his partners.
TOOK IN A TOWN.
PERRY, o. T.. Jan. 17.-Late last
night robbers took in the town of New
kirk. north of here. Saloons were rob
bed of all money and quantities of
whisky and beer. Residences were en-
tered and many things were taken out.
Officers think the robbers came into town
yesterday under the guise of tramps
Five tramps were arrested here yes
terday for highway robbery
NEEDS NOTHING MORE
BUTTE. Mont, Jan. 17-Edward
Stanton, who came here from Eureka,
New, month ago, went into a saloon in
Dublin Gulch today and shot himself
through the heart. He left letter say
Ing that he was sick and out of work.
The herald., 1897-01-18
THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. livery little
business of Importance will be trans
acted by the Kansas legisla ture until at
ter the settlement of the senatorial ques-
ton. The dozen candidates for MIR. PEI
ris. Briedenthal. PETER and, Dennis are
regarded as the leading candidates. A
careful review of the situation ten DAYS
ago indicated that PETER was in the leaG.
At the opening of the legislature it
looked as If Prudential had the whip
hand. Now Col. Harris seems 10 be IN
the lead, though none of the other man
ayers are making concessions. A nom
ination is expected early next week.
The herald., 1897-01-18
WELL SATISFIED
No Statement Made as to the Results
Accomplished

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 17.-United
States Senators Quay and Penrose re-
turned to this city this morning from
their trip to Canton, where they had
visited President-elect Mckinley. Sem
ator Quay remained quietly at the Hotel
Walton for a few hours, leaving for
Washington in the afternoon He de-
clined to be interviewed concerning his
conference with Major Mckinley. In
speaking of his visit to Canton, Senator
Penrose expressed his surprise at the ex-
cellent physical condition displayed by
the president-elect He said Major Nc
kinley's eye was bright and clear and
his every movement Indicated the pos
session of almost perfect health and
strength. This Mr.. Penrose regarded
as remarkable considering the great
physical and mdSltal strain Mr. McKin-
ley has been compelled to undergo for
months past.
Senator Penrose says he is perfectly
satisfied with the result of his visit to
Mr.. Mckinley, but, like Senator Quay
declined to make any statement regard
ing it's purpose.
The herald., 1897-01-18
AN IRISH ORDER.

LYNN, Mass. Jan. 17.--John e. Red
mond, the leader of the Parnellite wing.
of the home rulers in the British house
of commons, spent today in this city.
IN the afternoon he was rendered re-
,eption by the Glover club, composed of
The leading rish-Americans in the CITY.
and addressed the organization, insti-
'uting a comparison between the Eng
'ish and American prison systems. Mr.
redmond says that when he returns
o England he will bring the matter of
he prison system of Great Britain be-
ore parliament and make an effort to
ave 1t improved and make it more hu-
name
The herald., 1897-01-18
LEADvILLE MINES FLOODED.

LEADVILLE, Col, Jan. 1.-THE wa
ter in the Maid of Erin mine, where the
great pumps were stopped Saturday.
rose sixty feet today and the working
drlffs or the Wolftone were flooded,
causing a stoppage of work. The he's,
sees of the Wolftone had just broken
into body of rich ore from which they
would have been able to hoist fully $1,000
worth per day. but they had refused to
pay $500 per month for pumping and
are now drowned out The Mahala and
several others now producing heavily
will soon be flooded
The herald., 1897-01-18
NEWS OF THE MORNING
BY Telegraph:

By Telegraph:
Fair today, with heavy frost at night.
The Indian famine victims dying by thou
sands.
The retrenchment committee Of the state
Legislature is getting in its work.
A fatal election riot in a Georgia town..
An unusual number of robberies reported
A blizzard raging in the middle west....
Traffic much impeded and some stock
killed.
The Kansas Populists propose to gerry
mander the state in the interest Of congress
sional nominees.
The Cuban insurgents camped within
nine miles of Havana....Ye fever and
smallpox still epidemic.
Major Mckinley is very busy, but his
health is good. Hanna denies his re-
ported candidacy for Senator Sherman S
place.
English Commissioner Hamilton con-
cludes an examination Of the fur seal situ-
alton; extinction of the animal is not i'm
minent.
A new association formed to take charge
Of bicycle racing. Burn declines to play
in the International cable chess match, and
the Englishmen expect defeat.
Congressional forecast: The Nicara-
guam canal bill, Perkins bill for a labor
commission and the international money
conference will receive attention in the
Importance now pending before the house.
The herald., 1897-01-18
THIS HAS WHISPERS.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. Jan. 17.-It
is we'll knowD fact among certain par
ties here that while Dan Stuart was in
Corpus Christi last May he held several
consultations witf!S leading Brownsville
attorney, tine result of which was the
lease of an island in the Rio Grande river
from the Mexican government. Several
knowing ones here assert that the prob
abilities are that the Corbett -Fitzs i'm
mons fight will be pulled off on the ISL
and, which is abo,A ten miles from
Brownsville.
The herald., 1897-01-18
THE POPE PLEASED.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Chronicles
correspondent says that the pope has
heard of the signing of the Anglo-Amer-
ican treaty with satisfaction. He would
wish the papacy to be regarded as per-
manent arbitration tribunal for all ma
tions. but he is glad to see the principle
adopted in any form.
The herald., 1897-01-18
A ROYAL BETROTHAL

LONDON, Jan. IA Rome disnatcb
to the Daily Mail reports the betrothal
OF the count of Turin, the brother of the
duke OF Aosta, and the Infanta Maria or
Spain, sister of King Alfonso The
count OF Turin was born in 1870 and the
Infanta de las Mercedes, the princess of
the Asturias, was born in 1850.