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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
A SPLIT
PREDICTED.
The Effect of Pressing Cages
Scheme on Congress.
SENATOR TELLER DETAILS HIS
OBJECTIONS AND SAYS HE
THINKS THE sECRETARY's PLAN
is WORSE THAN THE PREsI-
DENTS, THOUGH BOTH WOULD
CONTRACT THE CURRENCY
VERY RAPIDLY.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Henry
NJ. Teller, of Colorado, says there is no
chance foI currency legislation at this
session of Congressman that any attempt
to force the Gage financial scheme upon
Congress would result in split between
the President and some Of the Republican
bimetallic mem bers.
The Senator detailed his objections tn
the Gage plan and the Presidents plan
as follows:
"Either plan would contract the cur
rency, the Secretary's plan much more
rapidly and thoroughly than that of the
President, unless the national banks were
authorized under some new legislation
to Increase their issue. for it is certain
that under existing law they would not
increase it to take the place of retired
greeDbackS.
There is no possibility of any legisla-
ton touching national banks that will
satisfy the banks and permit them to
assure greater circulation than they now
have. There is in circulation $3.50, 900,
700 in Treasury notes and greenbacks.
This money is recognized as demand
upon the government for gold. 1t would
seem also that the President recognizes
that all the currency in. the United States
is demand for gold. AS matter Of
fact there is not Il dollar of paner money
issue ny the Government that is paya-
bic in gold 1t is all payable in coin-in
&c III or silver, at the option of the gov
ernment. The Government, however.
does not recognize that option. but allow s
the holder of theshill to have the option. :"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
JOKE PROVED a GRAVE AFFAIR.
A Prisoners Desire to Stir Up Excite
ment Cost Him His Life.

y trlsoner Desire to Stir Up Excite
ment Cost Him His Life.
New York, Dec. cS.-Two prisoners.
Frank Barbain. au Italian, and Harry
McCallum, colored, attempted suicide ar
about the same time in the penitentiary
at Caldwell, n. j., to-day. McCallu nj,
who attempted suicide AS n Joke, is dead.
Barbain will recover.
Barbain, who has been i'll and desron-
dent Tor some time past, fastened strap
TO the bars of his cell and hanged him
self, but he was discovered by keeper
before life was eA tnct, and iresu scitate ed.
Bar5ian admitted that he had tried to
Kill himself because he was i'll and tired
of living.
When the excitement caused by Bar
bain's attempt to kill himself had sub
sized somewhat, McCallum announced to
his prison mates that lie would play n
Joke on the keeper. n few moments later
convict, in "a cell adjoining McCallum' IS
heard the latter's cell door rattle, follow.
ed by ii low groan.
y shout of warning brought the keen
ers to the scene McCailum was found
hanging from the door He had tied one
end of strap to the bars and the other
about his neck, bent his knees under him
and allowed his full weight to hang on
the strap. NcCallum showed no sign of
life when the keepers reached his side,
though he had not been hanging more
than couple Of minutes. The body was
carried down stairs and II physician sum
moned. The physician worked hard over
McCnllum hut could not save his life.
The doctor said that the strap must have
pressed against the mans jugular vein
in such way as to render him uncons
cious almost instantly. McCallum was
serving sixty days sentence for lar
cony. aud WAS booked for release next
Thursday
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
A FATAL SHOT.
Negro Man Accidentally Killed by
White Youth.

Ashland, Va, Dec. 90 Matthew Ste.
vens, colored, about % years old, was ac-
cidentally shot and killed to-day at Ken
wood by Burton Crawford, the second
son of GeoIg e f. Crawford. The accident
happened about / o'clock at the resi-
dence of MIR. Crawford. Two young
friends of Burton's came to his home to
go hunting with bin, one having an old
gun which was wrapped with wire. The
Crawford lad was afraid Of the gun. and
IN orCer to test 1t put it to his side and
fired at the corner of an outh ouse. AS
be did so Stevens came around the side
of the house and received the whole load
in his head and arm. He was not seen
by Crawford at the time aud not for some
minutes after the accdent--not, indeed
until the three youths were leaving for
their hunt When found lie WAS in a
dying condition. Medical aid was sum
moned ut once, but the m an died before
the doctor arrived. Squire Timberlnke
was sent for to hold an inquest, which
took place late last night at the Crawford
residence. The verdict was accidental
death, and young Crawford was ac-
quilted.
The lad is almost frantic with grief. as
the man was a trusted servant, having
lived with the family eight years. He
leaves wife and an infant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
MORGAN AND EDISON.
Capitalist and Inventor Combine
Their Forces.

Winsted, Conn, Dec. 2S.-A syndicate
headed by j. Pierpont Morgan and
ThomassA. Edison has purchased the
LARGEST water privilege in the State. To-
Gated at Falls Village aud will erect a
number.ofsthe new Edison ore separa-
tors. The new company will control ore
beds canal. etc. There is plenty Of iron
ore in and around Falls Village, but it
has not been profitable to work by the or
binary process
BY the new plan which is already in
successful operation elsewhere, the ore is
ground into fine sand and the iron sorted
out by series of huge magnets, and the
ore IS pressed into bricks and prepared
for the furnace. 1t is only profitable
when worked on Gigantic scale.
"he work of beginning that gigantic
piece of masorv, the canal, was begun in
1900 and required about two years for its
completion. One hundred and twenty.
five thousand dollars was once offered Tor
tie property, but the owners declined.
The Morgan and Edison syndicate has
paid its cash and full posses sion has been
given
1t is said that from l 200 TO .. 900 oper
atives will he employed, which would
mean Il big boom to the town.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
The Gar Occupies Another Port in
the North of China.
IT is A POINT OF GREAT sTRAr-
EGIC IMPORTANCE AND COM
MANDS THE GULF OF LIAU
TANG-ITs POSSESSION IS DE.
CLARED TO PRACTICALLY
PLACE RUSSIA IN A POSITION
TO DEFY THE WORLD.

st. Petersburg, Dec 2S.-The Russians
have occupied Kin-Chau, at the northern
extremity of the gulf of Liau Tang
which Is northern extension of the eulf
of Pechili, and north of Port Arthur.
1t would he the first port reached hy the
Russians coming from the north. and is.
therefore, an important strategical point.
Odessa. Dec. 2S.- 1t is reported that
two first class cruisers, with a large
number of extra marines, have been or
dered to join the Russian squadron i'm
Chinese waters.
San Francisco. Dec. 2S.--Eli t. Shep-
pard, who has recently returned from
China. where he has held an official posi-
ton, commenting upon the reported &C.
cupation OF Kin-Chau by Russia saws:
The seizure of the port shows tina.
Russia has practically taken possession
of Corea, Manchuria and the Gulf of
Liau Tang, and possesses significance
which will cause CONSERVATION among the
diplomats in the world Its situation is
su'h that its possession practically places
Russin position TO defy the world,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
ARMOUR SCORES. a POINT.
Likely to Escape Punishment for Viola
ton of New York Dairy Laws.

Likely TO ESCAPE punishment for Viola
ton of New Y0rk's Dairy Laws.
Albany, y. Y, Dec. IS The State de-
partment of agriculture, the ATTORNEY
generals Office. and the special counsel
engaged in the prosecution of the Ar
mours, of Chicago, for damages amount
ing to 81, 700, 600 for violations Of dairy
laws in the distribution of oleomargarine
throughout the State find them selves in
predicmennt that seems to foreshudow
failure to convict.
When Il recent court order was pronul-
gated giving the State counsel the right
to examine the books of the various rail.
road companies for evidence as to ship
nent, 1t was believed that the convection
of the Armours would be easily accr II. :
plished it is found. however. that the
same court order refuses the State u
change of venue, ami compels the com
missloners OF agriculture and the State
counsel to prosecute the suits of which
there are a.score. in the couItiessin which
the violation is said 10 have occurred
This would mean endless litigation
without much prospect of result. Some
time ago the Armour people sought to
lnake,an. agreement with the State author
tiles whereby, If the suits were dropped,
they would agree to pay certain amount
and premise not to deliver any more I'M
marked oleomargarine in tue State. sThe
proposition has been submitted to the
governor, and while he believes that the
prosecution should go on if there is any
chance to convict as r lawyer he is in.
clined to the iden that the acceptance of
the proposition will be in the end more
advantageous to the State
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
NEW UNION PACIFIC BLOOD.
Burt Made President, With Strong
Board Of Directors

New York, Dec. 2S.-The Official an
nouncemant WAS made yesterday that
Horace G. Burt. third vice president of
the chicago and Northwestern Railway
Company, has been selected FOR the pres
idency Of the Union Pacific Railway Com
pany Mr. burt's election rs president
ia expected to carry into effect the nolicv
determined upon by the reorganiza tion
conn ittee when it was supposed that
Mr.. Clark would be able to continue in
the management of the property
Mr.. Burt has been with the Northwest
ern road for many years. Previous to
1883 he was chief engineer OF the road.
In that year he was appointed general
manager OF the Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley railroad, part of the
Northwestern system, and Served n'that
capacity until year ago when he was
elected third vice. president of the Chicago
and Northwestern road.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FATAL ALCOHOLIC vApoRs.


Strange Cause of an Explosion Which
Will Probably Result in Three Deaths.
Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Au explosion in IL
storage vat OF the Iudepndent Brewery
to-day caused the death of Theodore
Winkofsky. Louis lmme and Leonard
Scholler will also probably die of their
injuries. The men were putting IL coat
of hard enamel On the interior OF. the vat,
which had capacity of 1900 barrels
Winkofsky WAS holding an incandescent
light near the size of he vat. He acct
IDENTIFY struck it against the the iron.
The bulb was shattered, aEh the alcoholic
vapor: thrown of by the enanel ex-
ploded
Wlnkofsky was thrown through IL man
hole and instantly killed. The other two
were thrown down and could not he res
cued until the enamel had all been coz
suIned
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
MIR. sINGERLY's LIABILITIES.

Philadelphia, Dec 2S.-The conferees
selected to formulate Il plan of settle
ment of the affairs of the Chestnut Street
National Bank AID the Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund. COMPANY, of
which William NJ. Singerly, proprietor of
the Record, was president, and which
closed. their doors last Thursday, hav e
presented their plan for The consideration
of depositors and creditors. The chief
measure suggested is the issuance of
Record stock to secure the creditors. a
local news bureau seut out the following
statement this afternoon: From relia.
BILE source we learn that Mr.. Sngerly's
liabilities aggregate So $50, 900, divided as
follows: To Chestnut Street National
Bank, $64S, 5000; t., Trust Company, $685.
GOD; mortgage on hecord building, $780,
600: bonds issued by Record Company,
500. 900; borrowed from Widener, Elkins
& Kemble estate. $3.50 900; other indebt-
edness, Sl0O,O00. Grand total. S9,G50,
ono ,,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
CONFERENCE WITH MINERS.
Advance in Wages Expected to he A sked
at 4 Meeting in Chicago


at a Meeting in Chicago.
Columbus. O.. Dec. 2S.-The executive
committee of the United Mine Workers
of America and coal operators from
PENNSYLVANIA. Ohio, indiana, Ill'nois met
here to-day West Virginia was not rep
resented. as had been expected.
1t was decided to hold Joint confer.
ence in Chicago January II. following
the National Miners convention in this
city. While neither the operators or the
miners will say positively that an inter
state wage agreement will ne made at
that time, they are all hopeful that the
meeting will result in an amicable adj
justment of the wage scale for the en-
uing veal.
In the meantime the present conditions
will remain urdsturbed. The miners
will decide Mt their national convention
upon the demands to be made ut the Joint
conference. IN advance of probably not
less than 10 cents ten in thu price of
mining will he asked
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
ALE TAYLOR FOR CoNGhEss
Talk of Bringing Him Ont as IL Candidate
Against Hon. ". p. Brownlow.

Against Hon. W. p. Brownlow.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 90. There
has been considerable pressure brought
TO bear upon Hon. ALI A. Taylor, of
Johnson City, Tenn, to induce him to
make the race for Congress against Hon.
w. p. Brownlow, the present Congress
man. The talk of running Mr.. Taylor
for governor naturally brought about
this state of affairs. While he is out of
politics and is going on the lecture plat.
form, there is still a possibility of his
friends bringing him out for Congress.
Alf..Taylor is q brother of Governor Bob
Taylor.
Judge Tom H. Mcconnell, of this city,
has announced himself as a candidate for
Governor of Tennessee to succeed Mr..
Taylor. There are several other Demo-
cratic candidates in the field Judge
Mcconnell is one of the oldest chancellors
in the State. He is we'll and favorably
known, and it is conceded will make n
strong race i. nominated.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
OPPOSITION TO DAYTON.
Tanning Interests to Take Hand in the
Congressional Fight.

Kingwood, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-The Uni
ted States Leather Company, owning
eH tensive tanneries at Paw Paw, Keyser,
Davis. and other points in the Second
West Virginia Congressional district, and
employing several thousand men, who
were mostly Republicans, will take Il
hand in the making of the Republican
Congressional nomination next fall, and
Will try to secure the honor for Thomas Ct.
Pownall. the general superintendent Mt
Cumberland, man of great aggressive
ness and u ready speaker.
Congressman Dayton, it is said, refused
to urge State and national legislation,
suggested by the tanning interests. and
has incurred their hostility.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

MOTHER'S FATAL HEROISAf
y Woman Saves Her Three Children al
the Cost of Her Life

New York, Dec. IS A mothers hero
ism saved thu &c OF her children from hor
rihle deaths.in Brooklyn to day, but re
suited in her own death.
The baby of Mrs Lit zie Gallagher
pulled the cloth from her supper table
upsetting the kerosine lamp. Mrs. Gal.
lagher's clothes caught fire. but she da-
voted her efforts to rescuing her children.
Covered with burning oil, she carried
her three little ones to safety, and then
returning to Il neighbours bedroom. rolled
herself in blankets. 1t was too late, how
ever, as, burned from head to foot, she
died soon after reaching the hospital to,
which she was taken.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
SAVED FROM THE SEA.

Rowboat Containing Fonr Frozen and
Unconscious Men Washed Ashore.
New York. Dec. 2S-A rowboat con-
tanning TO II men, frozen and unccn-
scious, washed up on Rockaway Beach
yesterday. The men 9 feet were frozen
fast to the bottom of the boat. They
we're carried to n hotel, put to bed, and
restoratives administered After four
hours care they recovered enough to ex-
plain that they had hired q rowboat from
fisherman, lost the oars, anG had been
at the mercy of tbs wind and waves al.
night 1t is probable that they will all
recover.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
sOANOKE. VA. WEDNESDAY,. DECEMBER 80 1897
FITzSIMMONS WILL FIGHT.
The Challenge Of Kid Mccoy will
be Accepted.

New York, Dec. 29 Martin Julian an.
ncunced to-day that Fitzsimmons will
accept Nc Coy's challenge. Mrs. Fit
simmons has withdrawn her objection
and the fight now seems certain. The de.
tails OF the match will be arranged at an
early date.
w. A. Brady, Corbett's manager, saws
that Corbett will fight nobody but Fitz-
simmons, anu that he has posted 1900
TO bind the ten thousand dollars and ~
side bet
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
BOWDRE SHOE COMPANY,
RUS RIvERA's HERoIsM.
no South Jefferson Street.

Refused to Accept Freedom on Condition
Of Disloyalty to Cuba.
Madrid. Dec. 2S.-Gen. Ruis Rivera.
the insurgent leader. has arrived in Spain
from Cuba. He will be confined in a
fortress. Even the Spaniards admire the
Spartan courage of the rebel chief, who
could have his freedom on the simple
promise that he would not again take up
arms in the irsurgent ranks
He boldly told Spanish interviewer
that nothing would induce the Cubans to
lav down their arms until they have OBJ
tanned the freedom of the island
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
MURDERS CONVICTED

Constantinople, Dec. 2S--The Kurds
concerned in the murder of Frank LEM,
of Pittsburg, who was making bicycle
tour of the world when he was killed,
have been convicted ann sentenced to fif-
teen years inn risonment. The man who
actually did the killing has not been
fOund
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
MADAM WONDA,

First visit to Roanoke, have you seen
her? The noted palmist aud life reader
is truly IL wonderful woman. She would
be pleased to read your life by Paimstry,
the true deStiny of your future life. Ma
tnre has written your history in your
hand. Every mark denotes something.
Pay her visit. Office hours: a. m. to
8 p. m. sos Henry street. third door
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

MR.. ECkELS, SUCCESSOR.

Washington. Dec. 2o.-Mr. Dawes, re-
Gently appointed comptroller of the cur
rency, is expected 10 arrive here next
Thursday.nnd to assume his new duties
on January LIST. Mr.. Eckels, the retir-
ing comptroller, will leave to take charge
Of the Commercial National Bank, of
Chicago, as its president, next Friday
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
THE OPPOSITION CONFIDENT.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2S.-Charles L.
kurtz said to-day that Hanna is beaten
and nothing can prevent it. The men
who will vote against Hanna are deter
mined that nothing will move them. The
public announcement of the anti. Hanna
strength and plans will soon he made
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
SHOE SELECTION

is easy here. The style you want, the
durability you want, and the price you
can afford to pay are all considered and
provided before you come.
- It's wonderful how good shoe very
little money vii! buy now. That's be-
cause inventive genius and enterprise
have made shoe making I'M exact science.
The making of pair of shoes to-day is
about as simple a matter as when the
first shoemaker wove his sandals of Pa
pyrus on the banks of the Nile
Modern methods make possible the
wonderful shoe bargains we have pre-.
pared for YOU.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

DON'T MISS THE AUCTION SALE
OF real estate at the courthouse loor. II
a. IN. riday, December 81 Great bar
gains to be offered in houses and lots In
northeast, northwest and southwes I. Ros-
noke city,Va SOUTHERN BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Knoxville.
Tenn
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
SHOT AND KILLED BY A NEGRO
Coloed Man Defended Himself Against
Attack With q Knife

Norfolk. Dec. 2S.-Emmett F. Wood
had trouble with his father.i n-law, J. T.
Rogers, last night, and the latter called
on an unknown negro standing near to
assist him. Wood drew a knife and
started for the negro, who pulled re-
voiver and shot him throgh the eye. kill
ing him instantly. The negro escaped
Wood was known as dangerous man
with knife. Two years ago he cut n
man almost To pieces.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
GASTRONOMIC PERFORMANCES.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Broker f. l..
Mackey won Il neat SUN this afternoon
from his fellows OF the Consolidated En-
change by eating one hundred oysters at
one sitting. \ large number OF en-
change members saw the gastrohomic
task
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
DEATH or f. J. BUCKLEY.

New York, Dec %. Edward Joseph
buckley, for many years, one of the best
known actcrs on the American stage,
died to-day in this city, aged - years
lie had been paralvzed for several years,
and had cAlmlY nNnited the end
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FIRE FlEND ARRESTED

Boston, Mass. Dec 2S-Frederick
Cook was arrested to-day charged with
having made two attempts to burn the
Fontaine Hotel, New Haven. He says
five years ago Proprietor White did him
great injury which he thought justified
him in burning the hotel
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
--s-------------
PROFESSOR BELL TO WED.
He IS Severty-Eight and His Bride-Elect
is Fifty. -Four

is Fifty Four.
New York, Dec. 2S.-Prof. Alexander
Melville Bell, the distinguished scientist
of Edihurgh. Scotland, and the father of
Graham Bell, the inventor of the tele-
phone, will wed Mrs H...G. Shelby. OF
Toronto, in this city within the next two
weeks. The exact date of the marriage
has not yet been fixed. ana the place of
ceremony is to he kept a secret, las it is
desired that the wedding shall be entirely
private.
Professor Bell is 7S years of age and
Mrs. Shelby 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
STEVENSON GETS 4 RERru

New York. Dec 2S.-Ex. Vice. President
Stevenson, who has Just returned from
Europe to render the report Of the mon
etary commission. has accetpel the office
OF western counsel Of the North American
trust Company. He will enter the board
OF directors of the company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
a BRUTE SENTENCED

New York, Dec. %. Edward j. Rat
cliffe, the actor, was sentenced tc six
months in the penitntiary to dav by
Judge Newberger, in the general sessions
court, for assaulting his wife.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
NICE CLEAN

pccahontas Coal, nut and lump, S4.20
per toreSs2. 10 per half ton,
Russell Creek nut and lump coal, 81
per ton, So per half ton.
Brush Mountain nut and lump' So uer
ton, $3.50 per half ton
FARMERS SUPPLY CO.,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
NOTHING IN IT

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Assistant Sec
rotary Nanherlip said to-day there was
nothing in the report that he had ten
dered his resignation and Mckinley re-
fused to accept it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
HELD FOR rRIAI.

New Haven, Conn, Dec 2S.-The en-
animation of Dr. Bond, charged with
murder in which he caused the death of
Grace Dea rborn, of Everett, Mass, termi-
mated this afternoon. The dafense
offered no testimony. Bond was held for
trial and bail was fixed at 500.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
8 NEW BANK

Washington, Dec. %. The comptroller
of the currency has authorized the Ne
vada National Bank, of San Francisco tn
begin business.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
NEW TRIAL ASKED FoR.

New Yorl, Dec. 2S.-Justice Dickey
this afternoon granted a stay of execution
pending an application for a new trial in
the case of Actor ltatcltfe He will re.
main in the tombs for a while.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29

Examine the Virginia Carriage Facto-
ry's buggies before buying. Office No.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-29
FAILURE IN MAINE.

Lewiston, Maine, Dec. 2S.-- Hason &
Cobbshol, manufacturers, of Aublrn,
have.assignd. Liabilities, 100000; as.