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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
HURRICANE FEARED.EN : =

New York, Feb. GA West India
steamer, which has been working up the
coast for the last few days, arrived here
to-day. The wind came out of the East
with strong picmonitions of more to come
aud the rain fell. BY evening the wind
had registered n velocity of GO miles an
hour. and the steady downpour of rain
had amounted to Il little over half an
inch. The Washington weather bureau
sent out Il notice that dangerous north
easterly gales were due alog this and the
New England coast, and that shipping
should he held in port. Hurricane sig
nails were ordered hoisted, aud as II con.
sequence several outbound steamers
awaited better weather. Before midnight
a small fleet had gathered there, among
which were the Kansas City for Savan-
nah; the Iroquois for Charleston: the
Yumuri for Havana, and the Louisiana
for New Orleans.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
THOSE CUBAN REFORMS.
Spain is Simply Pulling the Wool Over
Our Eyes.


Key West, Fla, Feb G.-Advices from
Havana tonight state that Canovas'
famous Cuban reforms have been current
talk among the people during the week.
The impending financial crisis on ne
count of the depreciation of paper curren.
CIV. war matters and other important
subject, are all left aside to discuss the
apparent great event.
Although the details Of the plan are
hidden from the public, the government
stopping publication i'll the papers, some
Information leaked ont and has been
widely commented on. The ,concenSuS
of opinion of enlightened liberal Span
iartis is that although the reforms are
sufficiently ample to satisfy their aspira-
tons, the fact of their PRONUNCIATION by
the conservatives, who have always OPP
posed any concessions and who not many
months ago openly declared their policy
was guns, not reforms, inclines them
to hesitate and disbclievc the plans will
he honestly carried out.
AS to the Cubans, it need not be said
that, with the exception of renegadeS, all
agree that the reforms are too weak and
certainly unacceptable to Cubans in arms.
This can be positively affirmed. Not the
least doubt exists on this point.
Reliable information states that Gomez
fatty refused to meet Marcos Garcia, the
delegate sent by the government to make
proposals of peace. Gomez would not
hear Of any cvertures or receive amy com
munications tending to open negotiations
unless based on absolute independence.
Another delegate appointed to 20 to
Manseallo to talk with CaliSto Garcia
declined the communication on the spot.
saying it was useless. he knowing full
we'll that Garcia never accepted any terms
and especially now, having 10000 men
under his command, we'll armed and COM
posed of a ma jority of veterans of che last
war, ina section totally dominated by
his forces, where the rebcllious spirit has
always been prevalent.
Other..Cubau leaders.in Pinar del Rio,
Man.anzas and Havana have written to
friends i'll this city expressing tine same
determination to resist to the end and
aceep no compromi:c with Spain except
independence.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
SPECIAL VALUES IN
! lOSI 6. |R|Y

100 dozen Childre2', very heavy
firmly knit Fass Black Hose. dou tile
knees, heois and toes. mt l2Hc-the
equal in wearing qualities and appear.
ance of any csc hose
FIFTY Gozan Ladies absolutely Fast
Blsck Full Regular Made German Hose
at 20s; worth csc
Fifty dozen Gentlnnrr's Fnll Seam
less V-ry FiLo GAuz, Halt Hose, tho
best thing you ev-r s.". Open Tuesday
at lie the pair. Worth 1876
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
Other Special Bargains in
white Goods.

One case OF fine Checked India Dimi-
ties. worth zoe heretofore. will put out
this special number at l5c yard, or lac
yard by the piece OF "a yards.
Fifteen pieces OF very sfine Checked
Nainsooks in different sized checks and
plaids, at SC yard, has been until now
12Hc.
Twenty pieces OF 4O-inch wide Vic.
toria Lawn for aprons, special quality,
only l0c yard.
Il is needless to talk..India Linons in
a regular way during our sale OF mil
Ends" az prices sre about one half
usual values off the price.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
RQgS and Curtains

We have just opened direct from n
leading manufacturer big line OF
Smyrna Rugs, Chenille Curtains and
sLace Curtains, which we are distribut
ing at never heard Of prices
Real Smyrna Rugs, fine quality. door
ieiz., 75c.
Real Smyrna Rugs, bureau siz,, 81 IS
Real Smyrna Rugs, sofa size, So 25.
worth rs per cent. more.
Fifty pairs Chenille Curtains in all
the desirable shades, ysrds long,
beautifully bordered and fringed, at
SO so the pair worth So.
500 pairs Of Lac, Curtains in all tho
newest fleets. at special prices for
February sales.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
TIRED, WORN, DISCOURAGED.
DR.. Greene's Nervura Gave
Strength, Energy, Ambition.

Mrs. II. T.. Sllillin. East North Yarmouth.
Me. says 81 began Ut first having trcm-
bling feelings of the heart. and WAS very bad
ut times. ANY little excitement would make
it worse, | became languld. and felt con-
stantly tired and worn. lost all my natural
energy and ambition. and was consequently
weak and nervous. Indeed, | was so ncrv-
Gus ut times could not bear 10 hear any one
rock q chair. | had dull. tired feeling
in my head. | took DR.. Grccnc's Ncrvura
blood and nerve remedy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
IS THIS PROSPERITY

New Haven, Conn, Feb. Cit was an
nonnced To day that the G.. +. Warner
Manufacturing Company, OF this city
would shut down on Monday indefinitely.
The firm employs about 100 hands. The
company has one of the largest foundries
III the State. The managers state that
the general business depression is rcspon
siblc for the shut down.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
SILKS! SILKS !!
NEW ARRIVAL OF SILKS NOW
npLN

NEW ARRIVAL OF SILKS NOW
OPEN.
We have Silks at prices never heard
OF before for such magnificent ualities.
24-inch Heavy Black Satin Duchess
at 75c the yard Worth 81.
22-inch very One Rustic Taifesa Silk
at soc; worth 75c
75c; worth 81. - MN
92-inch wids'fSlack Peau de Sole Silk
at zoe; worth 81.
Great line OF Plain and f CURED Tai
fe:n Silks, all newly opened, at special
prices. -
Come in and look ovor the Silks. We
have roo many to mention half Of them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
AGAINST \ CONVENTION.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. Cit is about
settled that there will not be Il constitu-
tional convention called by the legisla
ture. The senator's are not inclined TO
take any steps toward the call. y con.
ference of the senate this evening showed
the odds against the convention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

81 now have a good appetite and have
grown strong and recovered my old-timc ell
crSv and ambition. do not feel al all ner-
vous. esThc dull feeling in my head is all
gone. and really feel rs well as | have for
number of years
II constipatcd, use DR.. Grccnc'S Catharic
Pills with the Ncrvura.
DR.. Greene. 81 West 18th St.. New York
City, the most successful physician in cur
ing nervous and chronic diseases. can DC con-
suited free, personally or by letter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
ASK FOR INFORMATION.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE government has
asked the supreme court to furnish it
with copy of the military proceedings
against the American citizens, Geo. -Au-
girre, Estban Gregory and Lorenzo Wives
all of whom are charged with taking part
III the rebellion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
pINKLER IN TIE LEAD.

Pierre, s d., Feb. 6-To days vote
for Senator in the joint session OF the
legislature is rs follows: Picker, 80:
Kyle, 3G: Plowman 10; Gooyikoontz u :
Palmer, l. KYLE to-day received the en-
tire Democratic vote with one exception.
and kyle's supporters claim this will be
plowman's last rally
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

We still receive our cream from the
Polytechnic Institute. Our ice cream
will satisfy YOU. Try it. J. J. Catogni.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
We have just bought direct
from the manufacturers over
10000 YARDS OF mill ENDS
india LIN0NS

and will start a sale of these
goods Tomorrow at just about
half Of their real value. Now is
the time TO make up this class
Of goods for children. They are
clean, perfect ends" They
run from | IL TO 10 yards.
Qualities can be matched up.
They are in five different quail
ltIes, as follows:
1000 yards OF India Linon in mill
Ends" worth Sc yard. a. only SC yard.
1000 yarda of better quality, worth
10c yAro, 81 &c yard.
1000 yards of better quality, worth
12Nc. al sc yard
1000 ysrds of better quality, worth
1Sc yard, at l0c yard.
2,0o0 yards OF better quality, worth
zoe yard. at 1870 yard,
These quotations are not exaggerated.
We endesvor to restrain FROM over.
stating in all our ads. See the qualities
at the prices.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
New. Curtain
Materials.

We have just opened big line Of
New Curtaii Ms,erisl, the 'st"ss thing
ous for Sash CurtaiDs. Pticea range
from l2Ilc ward TO 80; yard for "a inch.
See The styles.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
OPENING OF
Ne W PBRCALES,
I NEW PRINTS.

Neat effects in Bingham, for Chill
drsn.
New things in "Vicuna" Cloth for
Wrappers.
| New French Chevio.s for Boys
Waists.
Buy these things now and make the 10
up ahead OF the season.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07

Anew More of the ESQ Dozen
LOT of GentIemen's Linen Collars
at SIC DOzeg are Still Here.
To close balance quickly we
have put up the remnant Of
them ia IL dozen lois and will
sell balance Monday at 29c
per IL dozen.
We invite the ladies' to see
the new lines as they are
opened. Every day brings some.
thing new from now on.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20

man notified the police. MT. Gray sub stantiated the statement of Peace as to his having informed him of the plot. Me Gimsey's statement was che same as on the night when he was arrested and Judge Feagin acqitted him.
 J. B. Mathews, white, larceny of Q gold watch from the person of s. |. Sims; bound over to the grand jury to await its ac4ion under bond of $9OO The other case of embedding s2.50 from the same person was held until today. sims was from Blocton.
 Buck Pointer, the alleged pal of James O'Brien, the white man convicted of the larceny of a valise from the depot, was tried for loitering. This charge was changed to one of violating the tramp and vagrant section of the city code, and he was fned S10.
 Lizzie Miller. abusive language; dis missed and Minnie King taxed with the costs, s4.S5.
 John Bryant, assaultsand battery On. Fannie Finch and aggravated disorder ly conduct: $20.
 Bill Dooley, violating vaccination law;
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
SL0SS IRON AND STEEL COMPANY
Being Sued For Making Lands Barren and
 DesoIate.

In the city court the following suits were filed yesterday:
 James B. Reid vs. Southern Railroad compa ny, $5,000 damagss for alleged per- sonal injuries received in Avondale. Tine allegations aaT that the plaintiff was knocked off g. trestle in Thirty-nlntb street, Avcrdaie, by one of the defend- ants engines or tender from which he received severe injuries. The accident is said to have occurred on July 3, last, and that the trestle was 10 feet high.
 J. c. Wahop vs. Sloss Iron and Steel company, $2,500 damages for the alleged pollution of the water in Five Mile creek. It is claimed that the refuse and overflow from the coal washer near Broodsike are allowed to empty into the creek and that. on account of some of the properties in the water from the proc ss of washing the coal, the lands, once very fertile. have become barren and almost unfit for any purposes. The water, too, is said to have been rendered unfit for domestic uses. all of which is given as the grounds for which the damages are asked. Lane and White are attorneys for the plaintiff.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20

owing to the Iateness of the hour and or dered printed in the proceedings.
 A resolution was adopted by the con- vention urging congress promptly to pro- vide for competent. non-partsan cur rency, commission to the end that bene- ficial financial legislation may be speedily instituted.
 Regret at the death of the late W. P. St. John, of New York. was expressed in a resolution by N. B. Van slyke. Jo- seph c. Hendricks, of New York City. was elected president of the association without dissenting voice. !The sailing was not so smooth when it came to the election of a first vice-president. For th s place the committee pr anted Frank A. Tracy, of Springfield, III. Fred A. Moves. of Detroit, also nominated Gen. Russell of this city. Mr. Russell was elecetd, receiving 25O votes for 125 cast for MT. Tracy. The secretary was instruct ed to cast the ballots of the convention for the state vice-presidents and the ex ecutive committee which are as follows,
 Joseph W. Cannon, Illinois; P. w. Huntington, Ohio; R J. Lowry, Georgia; J. B. Findlay. Pennsylvania; J. c. Sands. West Virginia.
 The list of members of the executive council named by the delegaets of the various associations are: F. J. Bigelow. Wisconsin: J. P, Branch. Virginia; D. w. Garretts, Missouri: A. W. Campbell, Mississippi; J. c. Hunter. Minnesota.
 After R. H. Pullen. of New York, pre- scented the retiring president with hand some gavel the Installation of officers tok place and the convention adjourned sine die
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
.A Narrow Escane.

About 8 o'clock yesterday morning Emily Donalson, the S-year-old daughter her 3-year-old cousin. DaNie Dismukes, with parlor rife. Her brother had been cleaning the gun and laid it on the table. Emily passed by and picked up the rifle. AS she did so it was accidentally dis charged. The bullet passed in,o the next room and cut deep furlow into the little boys head just over the right ear. The wound was found to be a trivial one
The age-herald., 1897-08-20

steel plant and h. was piled here and number of queries he had as to the Magic the venture. He states that he assured all of them that Birmingham was now making a first class article of steel and he is satisfied that there will be an in- Aux of visitors here in the near future from that and nelghboring Pennsylvania cities. AS grand exalted ruler of Bir- mingham lodgs of Elks, he invited number of lodges to stop over here while en route to New Orleans next year to the annual convention and all of them assured him they would do so
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
He Visited the Bank in Search of a Secreted
 Treasure.

Lee McGimsey, the young white man arrested some time ago on three serious charges, was acquitted yesterday morn ing by Judge Feagin. The charge Of drawn at the request of Officers Patton and Armstrong, as was that of trespass- dng on the property of the Peoples Say ings Bank. The other charge of attempt ing to commit burglary was changed to that of having burglars tools in his pos- session
 The evidence was heard on Wednes- day and the arguments made yesterday morning. The facts, as adduced by the trial, seemed to be that the young man was there for the purpose of attempting to find a cigar box which was supposed to contain about $25O, diamond ring and gold watch. This was thought to have been left under the building ad- joining the bank and he admitted when arrested that he was there for the pur- pose of securing the treasure.
 Charles Peace, well known young man of this city, went on the stand and testified that McGimsey had made the proposition to rob the bank to him and that he wanted Peace to assist in the work. Peace went at once to MT. Henry E. Gray and told him of this plot, as it was termed, and that gentle
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Dog-Catcher in Trouble.

Ofacs1i Gus Ellard will go to Nashville today to bring back John Tomlin, a well known young man of this city, who was arreTl.ed last night on a telegram from Chief Mcdonald. Tomlin is wanted in this city on charges of obtaining money under false pretensss from Basil M. AL len. The amount was S15. Tomlin is we'll known in Birmingham, where for number of years he was -he official dog catcher"
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
A PLETHORA OF SUITS.
Eighty Acres of Land Near Brookside to Be
 Contested For.

At one time yesterday afternoon over circuit court. They were brought by the heirs of a man who, it is alleged, owned the property sued for and never relin- quished his right nor title thereto. The property is located in and around Brook side and consists of about eighty Hrss bordering on Five Mile creek. The town has grown out to the property, which is now of some little value. That part of bhe town is known as South Brool1side.
 The plaintiffs in the several suits are Della M. Fields. Mal!nda K. Ballow, Nancy J. .Shesler, William M. Fields, s. F. Fields, and ihe defendants are Bazil Densor Sloss Iron and Steel company, A. Bercot, Mrs. Peter Krackalian, c. L. San- ders, B. Payne Valentine Bieltz, Charles Bercot, John Poahk, Daniel Davis. An tonic Pellagrin s. Mathews. Each piaint fn filed separate suit against each indi- virdual defendans.
 Besides the property sued for, the court is asked 10 allow $500 as damages for the alleged unlawful detention of the land. or as the rent for the time the land had bsen held by the defendants. Other suits are to be filed on the same complaint as the above, but che amount of property involved has not been ascertained Lame & White and John T. Shugart are the at- idorneys for the plaintiffs Besides the property the amount of damages asked for is $32, 800.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
EASEMENTS WRATHY
Over the Action of Judge Banks In Not Call
 ing Grand Jury.

Yesterday afternoon MT. John Carpen- ter, the deputy clerk of the circuit court, who is located at Bessemer. was in the office of the court in this city at the re- to report what the people OF Bessemer thought of the decision of Judge Banks as to not organizing grand jury for that branch of the court. Mr. Carpenter said that as far as he could ascertain the peo- pie of Bessemer We're greatly displsased at the decision, as they considered it the frs. step toward abolishing the court in that city He was requested to write Judge Banks and acquant him with the feeling of ,the people in that place.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
FEDERAL COURT POSTPONED
Date ofGonvening Changed From
 Sept. 6 to Oct. II.
NEWS OF VARIOUS COURTS
Sloss Iron and Steel Company Sued By ]. C. Waldrop-Sixty Heirs Fighting Over
 Land Near Brookside.

The opening term of the federal court has been postponed until October Il. On account Of the sentiment prevailing in the country districts that Birmingham was infected with a smallpox epidemic it was dsemed advisable to change the date of the opening. 1t was thought that the many hundreds of witnesses and jurors subpoenaed to attend court would not come. The official notification of the postponement was given out yes terday in the following notice:
 On the last Monday of September (bc- ing the sixth day) the day for the open- ing of the United States court and dis trict court for the northern district of Alabama, southern division, an order will entered adjourning said courts until the 11th day of October Cbeing the second Monday of said month) at which time the civil docket (other than those cases in which the United Statss is party) will be taken up.
 The petit jurors summoned for the to attend until said second Monday of October. The grand jurors summoned to attend at said September term will not be required to attend on said 9th day of September. Each of them will be notified. Theyy will be re-summoned for such time as may be designated by the court and may be agreed upon by the United States district attorney
 The governms mt witnesses and defend ants in the United States cases will not be required to attend on the said 9th day of September and will be notified to that effect. The witnesses will also be sub poenaed for such days and times as the cases in which they are required to at- tend may be set for trial by the United States attorney.
 N. w. TRIMBLE,
 Clerk United States Court.
 Wm. VAUGHAN,
 United States Attorney III
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Civil Servica Roard

The board of examiners for posi-. ions
 in the internal revenue department under the civil service regulations is composed of 8Tesss. Eugene Randall - Hooper and z. T. Bath. The last named is the only republican on the board. It was in- timated esterday thaIt a change in the political complexion of the board would be made in few days, whs reby only one democrat would hold place. The toard, if rumor is reliable, will be composed of w. c. Hanlin. chairman; z. T. Boclth, sec retary, and MT. Hooper. An exa imitation will be hzld in the near future to establish list of eligibles.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
One Raid Reported

Early yesterday morning Deputy Col lector w. c. Hanlin reported the de- struction of the following outfit, which was locaXed about two 1nilss north of Banksto ton, in Fayette county and owned by L. A. Baker: One 2O-foot copper worm, 120 gallons of beer, two Barrels, three fermenters, fiulse sland. tocls, etc., val ued at $15. L. A. Baker, the allged owner, was arrested, and held to bail boy Comnis- sioner J. B. Shields
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
GEORGIA CENTRAL'S EARNINGS.
President Conner Makes Report on the Condi-
 ton of the Property.

The Georgia Central railroad has de- caared a 2A per cent. dividend on its first income bonds.
 President Conner in his annual report gives this summary of earnings and ex- penseS:
 For the year ended June 30th, 1897, as com pared with previous year:
 1S95-95 1S95-97 Gross earnings .S5,50S, ,4o5.59 $5, 230, ,695. .96 Operating expenses s,605,466.92 3.271, ,59S.79 Taxes 160, 194.U3 1S0 96S. .G1 Operating expenses and
 taxes .... 3,765,G6o.95 3.452, ,5G2. .i0 Net earnings :. :. ., 1742,74i.64 1S2S, ,1S3. .56 Income from invest
 ments including steam
 ships :. .. SS49i7.G2 2S6 .45 Lyons Branch .. .. N,S25.29 4s,509.0O $2 55017.55 S2. i57,9i1.0 .01 MT. Conner closes his report with these
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
YANKEE DOODLE"
 AND DIXIE" TOO
Continued From First Page.)


  toin and the south, at last, will blaze its own road to riches"
 Would branch banks be beneficial or the reverse?" was discussed by William C., Cornwell, president of the City Bank of Fall River. Frank A. Tracey presi- dent of the First National Bank of Springfield, IM., read paper on What can be done to increase the usefulness of the Am rican Bankers' assoclatlon?" Papers followe don Express None Orders" by L. P. Hillyer, secretary of the Georgia Bankers associa ton and one by Charles P. Hanna. of Iowa. Those prepared by Eugene H. Pnllen. of New York, and Lawrence B. Kemp, of Mary land, were withdrawn by the.r authors
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Violated the Sunday Law.

Ml'anta, Ga, Aug. 19.-W. s. Brand, superirlt rdent of the Georgia Railway, has been indicted by the grand jury of Fulton county for violation of the state Law by running freight trains on Sunday. The offence is alleged to have been corn- miUted on February 2, IA and 21 of this year. The officials of he court are now in correspondence with the officials of the road with a view of agreeing on date for the triql of the case.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
THE CITY.
A Convict Escan

Yesterday morning the sheriff's office was notified of the escape of Dan Linne- ham, a young white man, from the Coal burg mines, the last of Jung. The escape has been kep: secrci with the hope that he might be recartured. It is said That Linnehan was serving or a ntence im- posed in the inferior criminal court for the larceny of pistol.
The age-herald., 1897-08-20
Alleged Cow Thieves

Yesterday morning Officer Hamilton ar rested Arthur Whites1de and Alex Walls on a charge of grand larceny It is al- legged tllan they were driving off a cow of Maj. F. Y. Anderson's with the probable intertlon of selling her. Walls was serv- ing term in the city prison, and was attached to what is known as the pound department.