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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
DIR. KINGS MEM DISCOVERY FOR
'GGNSJr MpTIOA

This is the best Hsedicine in he world
Cor all forks of CeSIghs and Colds and
kor Consum ption. Every hot tie is guar
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IL has no equal for Whooping Cough
Asthma, Hay Fever. Pneumonia Bron-
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for Consumption II is safe for all ages,
pleasant to TAKE, and, above all, t; sure
cure. IL is always we'll to take DR.. King s
New Life Pills in connection with DR..
King y New Discovery, as they regulate
and tone the stomach and bowels We
e,,araatee perfect satisfaction or return
money. rec trial battles at Massie :
Pharmacy, 100 Jefferson street Regu-
lar size, 40 cents and 81
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Building and LOAN Association, and the
one on the railroad was purchased by
Mrs Bette Johnston at $50.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
4 NALUMnLE PRESCRIPTION

lld tor Morrison. Of Worthington, ind.
'SsII writes You nave Il vaklnble
pre,,Gii ption in Electric Bitters, sad |
can cl ccrtully racommdud it for Gnnst-
patton and sick headache, and as II gen
crhl system toni it has 10 equal Mrs
Annie :.Stehlc, otoj Cott.sse Grove ~, e..
Chicaa, was all sun down. could not eat
nor 0iaest food, had II iackachc with h
never istt her aM felt tited and wcanr 4.
but SiHS2ottles of41lcctric Bittcrs restore /
her heath and renewcd her strength
Prices 81 cents ans 81. Get hostile ~
Massics pharmacy
We stiSi receive our cream from the
FolytechHic Institute. Our ice cream
will satisfy you. Try it. J j. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
THE BALANCE SHEET.

=
New York, Feb. G.-Treasu-y balances.
Coin, Sl23, 29G, S63; currency. SIS ,0,4.llJ
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

81 haSe given Chamberlain Cough
Kennedy a Ufair ;est and consider it,
one OF the very best remedies COR Group
that have ever found One dose ha, al
ways been sufficient, although | use it
freely. Any cold my children contract
yields very readily tc this medicine.
can conscientously recomn end it for
groups and colds in children.
Yours respectfully. GEO. T.. WOLFF.
For sale by II. c. Barnes He puts mp
prescri pti0ns.'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Beautiful lamps, latest style, loves
prices. Gravatt'S Fair, Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

The past week, though not SO crowded
with events us the one preceding, has
been most pleasant one. The horrible
weather tended, in IL measure, to danpen
the spirit of the young people, and was
responsible for the postponement of III
least one affair. 1t is hoped that those
who contemplate anything in the way OF
entertainment will remenber that Lent
will SOON be here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

NOU CAN MAKE FROM $50 10 SEQ PER
month and expenses easily during this sen.
son with us. Why viii You be ide sFhep such
an Opportunity l. offered Jon. GOOD territory
AM ~ an me ne; me OF Roo1s STANDARD INSTALL
hENT CO.. "a Campbell street. Koauose, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

1t is much regretted that Joseph Jefrer-
son will appear ut the Academy of Music
during Lent, though it is matter of
speculation as to how many OF us will
deny ourselves the pleasure of going to
see him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
AGENTS ,vANTED.

XNANrED-AGENrS TO Sell, TIE IN.
IVY delioIe Check .Pcrforstor fctsils IS
Park Row, New York. "
WANTED -CANVASsRRs ALL OVER VIR-
w ginia TO cell household necessities On no
credit system. Lace Curtains. Coenilie Goods.
Se siveIware Kugs: etc. etc. Addrcts
u % I'm 49,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

The ns,isicale IL: Virginia College on
Friday e'ening promises TO Oe of more
than ordinary Interest. gYle OCCASION
will also be the debut of II pupil from
Roanoke. who is regarded AZ being one
OF the most promising Mrs. SilveIthorn
has ever lad.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Mrs. Herbert ID. Lafferty, with her
mother Mrs. Thomas L. Alfrend, of
Richmond, entertained a few friends on
Wednesday, afternoon at cards. The
game was seven handed cuchre The
guests were SIrs. Gray, Mrs. ellis Mrs
Churchill, Mrs. Downcy, Mrs. $. X.
CaE pbell, Miss Hill, Mrs. Soule- Mrs.
IcstmaD, Mrs. Sherrick, Mrs. Cooke,
Mrs. Coke and Mrs. Henderson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30

word from the foreign office on the situ-
alton, but in common with the other dip
lomats, views the situation as the most
important one now occupying attention.
There is a general disposition 20 credit
the late reports that a considerable Brit
ish fleet is at Port Hamilton off Korea,
and that large number of Japanese ships
are in the same vicinity. There are some
seventeen British ships on the Asiatic
station and a good part of them appear
TO be centering about Korea. This. how
ever, is said to be apart from the gem
eral question of Chinese partition and to
relate only TO the displacement of an Eng
hsh official who has had an influential po-
sition in the administration of Korean af-
fairs.
The French diplomats say that rance
is not likely to take any part in a strug-
gle for Chinese territory, if that eventual
lty comes. as France already has secured
most extensive possessions in Southeasl-
ern China, notably French Tonquin. Ii
was M. Patenotre, late French amhassa-
dor at Washington, who carried through
the negotiations with Ii Hung Chang, by
which France secured this foothold on
Asiatic soil. Beyond sending the French
cruiser Jean Bart to Chinese waters. IL Is
said that the situation does not appear to
have aroused France, and the dispatch Of
the cruiser is said TO have no more sig
nifcance than the sending of the United
States ship Raleigh, which Is now on her
way to the Chinese station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
BANK CLOSED AT BRUNSWICK.
MERCHANTS AND TRADERS SUS-
PENDs AFTER A RUN.

The Assets Estimated nt SI35,O0O and
the Liabilities ut ss5,O0O TO $780,
OOO--Lowest Estimate Classes 60
Per Cent. of the Assets as Good.
Payment of DcpoaitOrs Likely to
BE Accomplished without Calling
on the Stockholders for an ASSESS
mcnt.
Brunswick. Ga. Dec. 29-The Merchants'
and Traders Bank suspended payment to-
day. The banks capital stock is 10000.
the assets $4,000. and the liabilities $S5,000
to $4,000. The lowest estimate places 65
per cent of the banks assets as good.
It's stock is held by solid business firms
and institutions in Georgia, principally
Savannah. Naldostn. Atlanta and Bruns-
wick and New York. Fifty per cent. OF
this stock could respond Immediately he
called upon for 100 cents on the dollar.
The officers Of the Merchants and Trad
ers' are J. NJ Madden. president; W. B.
Cook cashier; directors. A. G. p. Dodge,
A. II. Lane, c. d. ogg, James L. Foster,
M. Isaac ana J. b. Wright.
Some weeks ago an effort was made to
place the bank in a receivers hands Since
then the bank men claim. confidence has
been falling. until the quiet run OF the
past few days became too great.
Responding 20 kilograms, Vice President
Mills Il. Lane Of the Citizens Bank Of sa-
vannah arrived to-day and conferred with
the two remaining Brunswick institutions
regarding liquidahng the Merchants and
Traders affairs. Liberal offers of aid were
made jointly by the Brunswick banks and
MIR. Lane, but they failed
At o'clock Attorneys Sam c. Atkinson.
j. w. Bennett and owen Johnson left, ON
a special train for Waycross to apply for
a receiver.
A most careful investigation and search
for facts shows that the depositors VIII
probably be paid without the stockholders
being called upon for aid. To-day Presl-
dent Madden refunded all moneys paid IN
by depositors yesterday and the day be-
fore. The money due individual deposit-
ors will not exceed $4,000
There was no excitement around ths
other Brunswick banks to-day. Tonight
$40 600 additional currency reached Bruns-
wick to be used II needed
Information tonight states that J. NJ.
Madden has been appointed receiver of the
bank and S. c. Atkinson attorney.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
DYING NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH.
Horrible VcnEnncc Follows the Kill
ing of Law Omcer.

Columbia S. c., Dec. 29,-One of the
most horrible lynchings on record in the
state occurred at Kingstree, Williamsburg
shot to death
on Christmas eve Deputy Phillip Poston
went to Prices store in Georgetown coun-
ty. to arrest Sam Turner. colored. The
negro was about TO surrender when
Storekoeper Price told him he need not II
he did not wish.
Thereupon Turner resisted. Pistols were
drawn. Poston shot Turner through the
abdomen inhicting mortal wound, and
was in turn shot dead. Storekeeper Price
was threatened with lynchng. He bar
rlcaded himself in his store and to-day
fed 20 Georgetown. where he surrendered
to the sheriff for protection.
In the meantime. Turner fingered in an
outhouse between life and death. Last
night the magistrate ordered him convey
ed to Kingstree in charge OF deputies. He
was conveyed there on a mattress in a
wagon, his wife and brother fiding with
him
When the wagon reached Kngstree. a
deputy went for the iailer. It being desir-
ed to put the man In Jail and get the at
tendance of the physician AS the taller
approached he heard pistol shots, and
heard a woman cry MY God, they have
shot my husband"
The deputy who was with Turner. said
q crowd of men came to the wagon, put
pistols against the mans head and shot
him to death, spattering his brains ever
the wagon. The man did not move from
the position in which ne lay. He could
not have recovered.
The coroner's jury found that the kill
ing was done by persons unknown. An
other negro, charged with having clubbed
Poston after he was shot, is In jail az
I<inPstrnn Threats nrn nnndn ~ npnlnat him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
OUTLOOK IN CHINA 0MIN0US.
Ex-GOv. HUBBARD FEARS GREAT
EST WAR OF THE CENTURY.

Thinks the United States Will BE
Forced TO Intervene to Protect Its
own Commercial Interests-Greed
for the Gold in the Mountain
Ranges of China His Explanation
of the Eagerness of Germany and
Russia to Acquire Territory in the
FIo.very Kingdom.
Houston, Tex, Dec. ga Post special
from Dallas, Tex, says: "Col. Richard B.
Hubbard of Tyler, ex-governor of Texas,
and former United States minister to ia
pan, during President Cleveland's first ad-
ministration, is in Dallas tonight. Gov.
Hubbard spent five years In the orient
and has been close student of everything
that has transpired in Japan, Korea and
China since his return to the United
States. He is paying particular attention
to the crisis now pending in China, and
with United States Senator Morgan of
Alabama believes that the United States
will soon be forced to intervene and stop
the aggression of European nations in Chi
nese territory, if American commerce in
that part of the globe is to be maintain
ed He said: The greed of the Russian
bear and the ambition of Germany now
being manifested in an effort
TO dismember the Chinese
empire seriously threatens the peace of
the world. I do not believe that those
European countries now seeking to gain
substantial footholds in the orient care
one bit for the requirement of such terri
tory as will come into their possession,
should their efforts succeed, but are in
tent upon securing those vast deposits OF
gold that lie In almost every mountain of
Korea, Japan and China. The other great
nations of the earth will not stand idly
by and watch this done. England cannot
afford 10 let rivals like Russia, Japan and
Germany outstrip her in the race. The
United States cannot afford to have heI
great and growing commerce with the
countries of Asia throttled. All appear
ances are very ominous. The war clouds
appear to be heavy and drawing near. l
may be mistaken, but l do not see how
strife can be avoided. The United States
may not necessarily be involved for cir
cumstances may greatly modify the pres
ent conditions, but war over the situation
may come, and in my opinion is close at
band
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
CURIOUS DECREE IN CHINA.
Tue Document "a MasterfuI Appeal to
Superstition by the Emperor.


Washington, Dec. 29,-The state %epart-
sment has just received a copy, through
United States Minister DENLY, of a recent
curious decree issued by the Emperor of
China to fend off the wrath Of Providence,
as indicated in the eclipse predicted for
New Years day. The document is pro-
nounced by experts to be masterful eX-
hibition of typical Chinese craftsmanship.
in view of the existing critical condition of
affairs in the celestial empire. The decree
reads as follows
According to the Chun Chiu (spring and
autumn annals), it has been stated that an
eclipse of the sun on the first day of the
year betokens an impending calamity,
hence the sovereigns of every dynasty
which has preceded US have always made
it a point whenever an eclipse of the sun
is prognosticated, to undergo self-abase-
ment and humble themselves be-
fore heaven i'm order to avert the
wrath from above. Ia the case of
our own imperial dynasty, for instance,
during the reign of their majestes Kangn-
81 and Chen Lung O662-l794A there was
observed two eclipses of the sun which
fell on a New Years day, and now, ac-
cording to the board of astronomy, the
first day of the twenty-fourth year of our
reign Jan. p, 1S98 there
will yet be another eclipse
of the sun. We are filed with fore
bodings at this news and hasten to seek
within ourselves for sin which may have
thus brought the wrath of high heaven
upon the land. We further command that
the ceremonies of congratulation usually
held on New Years day in the Taiho
throne hall be curtailed and only ordinary
obesances made, the place being changed
to the Chen Using throne hall instead Of
the Taiho throne hall. The banquet
usually given to The imperial clansmen on
New Years day, must also be stopped,
and when the eclipse occurs let all MEM
bers of the court wear somber garments
and assemble in the inner palace before
the altar set up to heaven TO pray for for
bearance and mercy to the country at
large This is so far as shall concern
ourselves to show a desire to propitiate
high heaven, but as her majesty, the en-
press dowager, is an elder and senior it
is but right that the full ceremonies be
observed in paying the courts obeisance
on New Years day to her majesty, Let
all the yamens concerned take notice"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
EUROPEAN WAR EXPECTED.
People On the other Side of the Pa
cific Full of Excitement.


Victoria. B. c., Dec. 29.-The officers and
passengers of the steamship Victoria
which is just in from the orient, say that
all is excitement on the other side of the
Pacific. The people in all walks of life
expect that there will be a clash among
the great powers over the seizure of the
different parts of China.
Japanese papers are anxious for Eng
land to make some movement, but advise
Japan to take a prudent attitude and
watch the progress of events.
The German admiral in his proclama-
ton to the residents of the district seized
by Germany, advises them to continue
their peaceful vocations and warns them
that any breach of the law will be pun
ishe2.
Nine of the Chinese bandits, who took
part in the murder of the Chinese priest
at Yen Chau Flu, which Germany gave as
the cause of the seizure of Kiao Chou
bay have been apprehended and much
plunder recovered.
There were S9,425 cases of dysentery
throughout Japan this year up to Dec. 9,
p, 80 have proved fatal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
LUMBER AND RECIPROCITY.
Argentine Republic Not to Increase
the Duty ON yellow Pine.

Argentine Republic Not to Incrense
the Duty ON yellow Pine.
Washington, Dec. 29.-The lumber and
other interests which might be affected by
reciprocity treaties are watching closely
through their representatives here all that
concerns their special interests The prln-
cipal represeutative of the lumbermen is
Theophilus Tunis. chairman Of the eXecu-
tive committee of the National Lumber
mems Association. He has had several in
tervicws with Mr. Kasson, who Is In
charge of the reciprocity negotiations OF
the state department and from whom he
has received the following letter regarding
efforts to prevent a blow being struck In
Argentina against yellow pine:
Washington, D. c., Dec. 29.-To Mr..
Theophilus Tunis: Sir-lt may crafty
you to know that an official cable from
Mr. Buchanan, our energetic minister at
Buenos Ayres, informs us that the Argen-
tine Chamber Of Deputies has declined TO
accept q proposition for an increase OF
the duty on yellow pine. leaving the pres
ent rate in force. The bill awaits further
action of the other chamber. Respect
fully, John A. Kasson,
Special Commissioner Plenipotentiary.
Mr.. Tunis also has been Informed that
a cable from our minister at Rio an
nounces that the Brazilian government
win remove the discriminating action
against our ship owners which should re-
suit In the resumption of our -four trade
with that port. He is OF the opinion that
the discriminating clauses Of the Dingley
bill viii cause Determinations by Brazil
and Argentine.
The lumbermen are now chiefly appre-
honsive that their product may have TO
bear the brunt of the Canadian reciprocity
negotiations and Mr.. Tunis to-day author
lied the foregoing interview on the above
phase of the reciprocity problem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
EXTRA SESSION IN TENNESSEE.
Question of Taxation of Corpora-
tfons the Principal Issue.

lions the Principal Issue.
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 29.--To-night Gov
Taylor issued a call for the assembling OF
the legislature in extra session on Jan.
II. The most important matters enum-
Grated relate to the assessment and taxa
tion of railroads. telegraph and telephone
lines, and results from the recent decision
Of United States Judge Clark in granting
these corporations an injunction restraln-
ing the state board OF equalizers from
putting In force the assessments for taxa
tion made by the commission
The legislature has referred to IL by the
proclamation issued by the gov
ernor the questions of assess
nent for taxation of these corporations.
for levying privilege taxation upon them,
and such laws prospective or retrospec-
tive as may be needed to prevent the tax
payers from enJolning, hindering or delay
ing assessments, or the payment and col-
lection of taxes levied and certified.
A United States senator will also be
elected. Senator Turley and Congressman
Mcmillan are candidates.
Indications now point to extreme legisla-
ton against railroad, telegraph and tele-
phone companies, with a possible clash
with the federal court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30

BIG FIRE AT PORT AU PRINCE.
Eight Hundred Houses Burned and
5000 Persons Homeless.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Dec 29-At II
o'clock last night fire, which assumed
considerable proportions, on account of a
lack of water supply in the pumps, broke
out and destroyed 800 houses, including a
warehouse, a hotel the Church of st. Jo-
seph and its parsonage. About 5000 peo-
pie were rendered homeless.
This morning at $40 o'clock there was
an earthquake, the disturbances running
from north to south, lasting half a min
ute and causing slight cracks in the earth.
There were no accidents, but the popu-
lace was greatly alarmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
WALL STREET. SHARPER MISSING.
Got Away with %5OO,OOO Through
DIKeretIonary Orders.

Got Away with %5OO,OOO Through
Discretionary Orders.
New York, Dec. pa warrant is out for
the arrest OF Henry Oliver Goldsmith,
one Of the best known men of Wall street.
The specific charges against him is grand
larceny IN the first degree for appropriate
ing check for 5000, the property OF
Oscar Il. A. Weissner, of Brooklyn. OFF,
cials al the district attorneys Office say
that Goldsmith has managed to get away
with something like $4,000 by operations
similar to those which brought the E. $.
Dean Company before the public.
/, Goldsmith was indicted by the grand
jury on Thursday last. Detectives have
followed clue all over New Jersey, PENN
sylvania, Boston and other places, but so
far Goldsmith has euded them.
Goldsmith and a man named Weissner
operated under the firm name of Hoyt 81
Co.
George Hazelwell and William Mitchell.
who were their brokers, were arrested
three weeks ago for their part in the oper-
ations. but the charges against them have
not been tried They were dropped from
membership in the stock exchange.
1t Is said that 1t was upon their evidence
that the grand jury found the indictment
against Goldsmith The latter Is about 35
years Old and 1t is said in the district at
torney's office, he is one of the shrewdesr
men that has ever engaged In Wall street
speculation after the manner of Dean 81
co. They say his victims are numbered
by the thousands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30

Chief Samory is West African chief
tain, who, for over twelve years past, has
been the most dangerous antagonist the
Europeans have had to deal with. After
ten years of guerilla warfare, he was
driven out of the Soudan, but he made
swoop upon the fertile region of Kong,
dependency of the French ivory coast.
Since then Chief Samory has repeatedly
been heard from, and last August his
forces surprised and routed detachment
of French troops sent to occupy the terri
tory which, it is said, Samory had offered
to eVacuate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
CASH OR A CONFLICT.
China Must Have Financial Help or
War Will BE Inevitable

London Dec. GA dispatch from PeSin
says: 1.-The proposed arrangement for a
Prussian guaranteed 4 per cent. loan of
1OOOOO,00O taels is not yet ratified
"The situation is disastrous and the only
hope is that England win render financial
help, as otherwise war is the only alter
native.
"Sir Claude Macdonald, the British am
bassador, has asked a few days delay in
order to refer the matter to the home gov
ernment"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
LEON CARVALLO DEAD.

He Was Director of the Opera Com
ique at Paris.
Paris Dec. ON. Carvallo, director of
the Opera Comique, is dead.
Leon Carvallo, otherwise Leon Carval-
no, was born in 1926. While engaged as
a singer at the Opera Comique, Paris in
1858, he married Mile. Nolan, one of the
most distinguished artists of that theater
He became director of the Opera Comique
in 1876. His management was marked by
a terrible catastrophe, the great fire of
May %, 1877, when about 131 persons lost
their lives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
---------------e-- -
WALKED FROM 4 PULLMAN.

Prominent Business Man Meets "a
somewhat Mysterious Death.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 29.--S p. Locke, a
prominent Memphis business man, lost his
terious manner
Locke secured a berth in Pullman
sleeper attached 10 the Kansas city, Mem
phis and Birmingham railroad train which
left Memphis at O'Clock LAST might, and
asked to be awakened at Jasper The con-
ductor, at the proper time, went to Locke's
berth, but found no passenger. Subse-
quently a freight train came along and
found the remains Of the missing man on a
trestle.
The supposition is that Locke walked in
his sleep or else went to the platform for
fresh air and fell Off
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-30
INSANITY DODGE IN MURDER.
Trial to Follow Recovery i'm CaIifor-
Mia Hereafter.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 29.-The au-
thoritios Of this city have made a new
departure in criminal proceedings. which
is expected to deter murderers from inter-
posing the plea Of insanity.
Mrs. +. Papp-Wi;son. who was accused
Of numbering her husband in this city on
Sept. %, 1894, was adjudged insane before
her trial took place. and she was gent TO
an asylum. After her recovery she was
taken charge Of by the officials of this
city and viii be brought TO trial on the
charge of murder in the superior court
next week District Attorney Barnes said
this plan Is to be adhered. to In other sim
liar cases.