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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
LONG OVERDUE.
The Fate of One of Arthur Sewnlfs
Ships In Causing Anxiety.


San Francisco Cal, May 16.-The
American ship Dirigo, owned by Arthur
Sewall of Maine, commanded by Capt.
Goodwin, is thirty-fve days overdue on
her voyage around the Horn. She sailed
from New York 40 days ago, carrying a
crew of forty men,.
On January %, the Dirigo was spoken
off Cape Horn by the British ship Howth.
Signals were exchanged and the captain
of the Howth determined to beat the
American ship into San Francisco, If pos
sible. Two days later heavy gales sprang
up, lasting three days. The Howth ar
rived in port on April 10, but nothing
had been heard of the Dirigo. -.
The Dirigo is four masted ship, built
in the United States. She is of 2o26 tons,
and was launched in 1894.
There is some anxiety about the YES
sci, and in Liverpool yesterday re-insur-
ance mt 20 per cent was quoted.
1t is possible that the ship has changed
her course or that she put into Port
Stanley for repairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Speaks Badly of the Greeks.

London, May 1.-THE Daily Nails
correspondent at Copenhagen says
The newspaper Politiken publishes the
following dispatch from Athens: The
remnant of the Greek army is a mass of
totally demOralized and undsciplined
men, pretending to salute the crown
prince, without food or shelter, and suf-
fering the greatest hardships. Fever is
spreading among them. Gen. Smol-
enski is cold-shouldered by his officers
and is unpopular with his men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Assignment.

Cleveland, Miss, May III. V. Boyle
d Co. of Boyle, Miss, made an assign
ment of their mill, lumber and township
of land. steam railroad, stock, and in fact
600. They will apply for receiver on
the 9th of May They are involved
about $4,000. The high water is the
cause of the assignment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Sought Relief From the Powers.

London, May 1.-THE Times cores
pondent Mt Athens says:
Today Sunday NJ. Rail-, the premier,
visited the various legations and OBJ
tanned assurances that the powers would
undertake to prevent any offensive action
on the part of the Turks, providing the
Greek forces maintained a stricly defen-
sive attitude. On this understanding, he
Immediately wired to the commanders of
the three Greek divisions at Domokos,
Sourpi and Arta, instructing them to alb
stain from all hostile action unless at
tackled by the enemy.
The only Greek force now on Turkish
territory is the band of Epirole vOlun-
teers, which landed at Prevesa and ad-
vanced along the banks of the Louros.
This force will now proceed westward
along the coast, where it will be taken
off by the Greek fleet.
The losses at Gribori were the heaviest
since the beginning of the war. Seven
officers were killed.
Requims were sung today in all the
churches and all the opposition papers
accuse the government of wantonly sane
tioning needless bloodshed.
! learn that the advance was due to
Col. Manos, who desired to regain the
Greeks lost prestige. The government
considered his plan Il very arduOus one.
but finally consented. The fierceness of
the firing ut Gribori required reinforce
ments. He was compelled to abandon
the original plan and probably has re-
turned to Arta.
A girl standard bearer of the BOlzaris
volunteers was in the thick of the hand
to-hand conflict
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Coached by Emperor william.

London, May ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Constantinople, dated
Saturday, says:
Germany is urging the sultan to insist
upon the European control of Greek
finances as the only means of securing
the payment of an indemnity.
Representatives of the Deutsche bank
will arrive next Saturday to realize on
the promise of important concessions
which the sultan has made to the bank.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Fell Back on Arta,

Athens, May 16.-The Greek army in
Epirus has been compelled to fall back
on Arta, but continues to occupy a few
positions beyond the bridge The Greek
losses at Geriboro were 55S killed and
wounded, thirty-three being officers. 1t
is stated that the government has ordered
the forces in Thessaly and in Epirus to
remain strictly on the defensive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Two Unknown Men Drowned.

New York, May 16.-Two unknown
young men were drowned in the Bronx
river this afternoon in the presence of
many hundreds on the banks. The young
men were rowing in a skiff, and capsized
their boat while attempting to change
places. The bodies were recovered but
not identified. In the pocket of one was
found letter addressed to Louis Werner.
and in the others card bearing the
name of j. Roth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Troops Drenched with Rain.

London, May 1.-THE correspondent
of the Daily Mail at LAMA, under date
of Saturday, says:
Tonight the troops were drenched by
torrents of rain. Supplies of bread and
salt. the absence of which has caused
daily scenes in the camp, are being
hurried forward. The American mill
tary attache has returned to Athens
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Other Porte Demands

London, May ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Constantinople says:
The porte's reply demands in its con-
Guiding lines an extradition treaty with
Greece and that the ports of Volo and
food supplies to the Turkish troons
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Demand CIarke's Removal.

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, May 10
In consequence of the public declaration
by Emilio Clark consular agent for the
United States at Puera, that his Office
had been sacked and that important doc
uments money and other valuable have
been stolen. which allegation the project
of police denied, saying that the only
seizure made was that of the furniture,
the newspapers of Lima and Callao de-
mand that the Peruvian government can
eel the exequateur of Consul Clark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Greek Fleet Inactive.

Athens, May 1.-THE Times cores
pondent at Almyros, under date of Thurs
day, says:
The Greek feet is inactive. Half the
vessels are off the island of Skiathos, the
other half in Almyros bay. 1t is said
the officers are furious with the admiral
who is evidently held back by orders
from Athens"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Protest From EEypt,

London, May ia dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Athens says:
The Egyptian government has protest.
ed against the capture of the steamer
Tenedos
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

stood on the surrounding heights and the
walls of Arta to watch the battle all day
long through the drenching rain. AT
night the men slept in their positions,
soaked through
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
AnInsnne Youth's Act.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1G.-Frank
Machemer, an insane lad of 10 years,
this afternoon cut the throat of Mabel
Kurtz, the 7-year-old daughter of Adolph
home. There is very little hope of saving
her life. Machemer is in custody.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
In Command in Epirus.

Athens, May 17.-Nicholas Smolenski,
brother of the general in command at
Almyros, has been appointed to the chief
command in Epirus, with Col. Constant
tidis as his chief of staff. Col Elem
BIRTHS has been appointed chief of staff
to the crown prince.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

Greeks is that the latter have abandoned
the position of the heights they had
previously occupied and have withdrawn
to the olive groves of Greminetza.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
PROPOSAL FOR AN ARMISTICE DE-
CLINED TILL EXORBITANT DE-
MANDs ARE MET.
ANSWER CAUSED GREAT SURPRISE.
Porte Demands the Annexation of
ThessnIy Besides $5O,OOO,OOO In
demnity-The Situation is
Very Grave

Constantinople May 16.-The porte has
replied officially to the note of the pow
ers, and declines to agree on an armistice
till the following conditions are accepted:
The annexation of Thessaly, an indem-
nifty of f10O00,0OO, and the abolition of
| capitulatiOns. The porte proposes that
plenipotentiaries of the powers should
meet at Pharsalos to discuss the terms of
peace, and declares that if these condi-
tons are declined the Turkish army will
continue to advance.
The demand for the annexation of
Thessaly is based upon the fact that the
province was originally coded to Greece
on the advice Of the powers with the OBJ
ject of ending brigandage and Greek in
cursions into Ottoman territory, the
porte believing at the time that the ces-
sion would attain these objects. but the
recent incursions Of Greek bands and the
events Immediately preceding the war
have proved to the contrary. This is the
substance of the reply.
The ambassadors met today to consider
the porte's answer, which is regarded as
raising an extremely grave issue. 1t is
believed that representations will be made
to the sultan personally to induce modi-
fication of these terms, but it is foreseen
that this will be very difficult, owing 10
the attitude of the powerful old Turk war
party. If the porte should prove Obdu-
rate an European conference is not i'm
probable, although at present Russia is
opposed to this.
1t is regarded as quite certain that the
powers will not consent to a retrocession
of Thessaly. Even Germany is believed
to be resolute on this point, because it
would involve n violation of the Berlin
treaty and imperil the peace of the
Balkans.
Altogether the reply of the porte has
that during the discussion of the note
from the powers by the council of the
sultan's ministers, news reached the cOun-
Gil that 5000 Greeks landed at Paloma
and were marching to Janina with the in
tentiOn of cooperating with other forces
from Arta. This created bad impress
sion among the ministers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Italian DinInmnt Dead.

ST. Petersburg, May 15.-The Marquis
Math di Rogli, the Italian ambassador
to Russia, is dead.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
w. It. RUTLEDGE DEAD.

w. Il. Rutledge, citizen of this city,
who resides on Fifth avenue II. e., left
here few days since for his old home,
Renova, Pa. While ell route he was
taken seriously i'll and upon reaching
Harrisburg was compelled to stop. He
continued to grow worse until Wednes-
day evening, when he died. His son,
Charles, who is employed here by the
Norfolk and Western, was notified at
once and he left on the night train to &C
company the remains to Renova for inter
ment. Mr.. Rutledge was prominent
Odd Fellow, being member of Noun
tain Dale Lodge. He was also member
OF Oscenla Lodge X. of p. His wife pre-
coded him TO the grave several months
age. He leaves an only son. Mr.. Rut-
ledge was consistent Christian, being n
member of the First Presbyterian
Church. and his many friends will be
shocked to learn of his death.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
SENT TO THE PEN.

Seven prisoners were carried from here
to the State pcntentiony last night bv
l.. y. Harvey and S. II. Smith, guards at
the institution, ms follows: Jar,es r.
Webb, Franklin county, malicious shoot
ing, four years; Sam Gibson, colored.
Franklin county, burglary eight years.
The remaining five were from Roanoke
and were sentenced as follows: Charles
Arthur. white, grand larceny, one year,
j. II. Williams, white. grand larceny,
one year; Henry Hunt, colored, horse
stealing. three years; Luke Edwards, col
ored. burglary and jail breaking, four
years; Fred Smith, colored, grand lar
ceny, three years.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
GREAT BICYCLE MEET.
Champion of the South Shade and State
Champion Nelms' Will Participate.

Champion OF the South Shade and State
Champion Nelms Will Participate
The Virginia Wheel Club has arranged
for big two days race meet at the
Roanoke Lake and Driving Park, to-day
and tomorrow, October 1st and I'd. and
has offered over 5000 worth of prizes.
The races will consist of novice, open and
handicap, and many entries have been
received for each race. Following is the
schedule CT to-day's races:
l mile novice, 2 mile open, Ia mile
Roanoke county riders, 12 mile boys
handicap, miles handicap, open, 1 mile
open. mile handicap.
A telegram was received last night
from Fred Shade saying he would GER
tatniy by on hand to-day, and John J.
Nelms is now in the city. Everybody
counts on the best meet this popular club
has ever given. Roanoke also has some
very FOOD men, and the handicaps will
give them chance to put the visiting
riders on their very best mettle.
The officers of the meet are:
Referee, by appointment of the L. A.
w. racing board, II. L. Cheatham.
Starter, Jos. p. Hippo.
Clerk of course, Geo. l.. Hart
Assistant clerk of course, Thos. l..
| Engleby.
Scorer, John NJ. Hart
Assistant scorer, John D. Thomas.
Judges: Chas. Ii. Mitchell, Judge A.
e. King, DR.. L. c. Tice
Timers: Edward S. Green, Geo. w.
Ramsey, A. X. Bowdre.
Races will begin promptly at $3.50 D. m.
Cars will leave Terry building Mt 2:40,
3:O0, 3:2O and $40, and sufficient cars
will he furnished promptly to convey
the crowd back to the city.
Fred SchnUP the SppPbv cOllou;,p Of
Georgetown University and holder of the
Southern championship, seems to have
lately struck II winning gait, which has
carried him far ahead of his rival Earl
Peabody, in his attempt to equal Tim.
merman's record of 10l firsts in a season.
Since ugust IA Schadle has won thirty
four first prizes and numerous seconds
and thirds, including all the l.. A W.
Virginia State championships and the
five mile amateur handicap record from
scratch. At orfolk, Va, after winning
four straight firsts, he ended up the day
with an exhibition mile Qua heavy track,
doing the distance in 1:57 3-5, State
record. AT the Washington National
Circuit meet he again showed to the front
by capturing the one-mile invitation, the
tandem race and the five mile handicap
from scratch. Schade's score of first
prizes now stands at fifty-seven.
John j. helms, of Petersburg, Va, the
Virginia State champion, was seen at his
hotel LASH night, and he seemed very
much pleased with arrangements, with
the track, and is ready put up the very
best race possible, and Roanoke
cracks seem to think he will''..do some
fine riding. Mr.. Nelms has defeated Mr..
Schade in one or two events, and he is n
remarkably fast rider
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
A BARGAIN

The Walnut Cove Lumber Manufacture
ing Company having decided to sell their
plant, offer at great saciice the whcie
property as 1t now stands. Located at
the intersection OF the c. +. and Y. V.
and the Norfolk and Western railroad in
the fine pine section of North Carolina.
equipped with new and modern machin-
cry, presents the finest opportunity that
has been offered for q long time to pur-
chase good paying business Terms
easy. Apply TO,
w. y. LASH, Secretary,
Walnut Cove, n c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
CHEAP COURrlNG.

Providenc, X. T., Sept. 30-As the cul-
mination OF desertion of his sweetheart
after 30 years courtship, George F. Mer-
rill must pay to Miss AngennettC Drury
81, 400 without the costs of her suit, for
breach of promise, brought at Woon.
socket last spring. Court so heciIad to-
day. Merrill, who is n secondhand fur
niture and junk dealer, finally gave up
his old sweetheart and married another
woman
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
LIQUOR AT A PREMIUM.
Atlanta Dealers Take Advantage of IL
New Ruling in South Carolina.

New Ruling in South Carolina.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 80 The recent
tangle between the liquor dealers OF At
lanta, the railroads and the State officials
of South Caroiina over the shipment of
liquor in the latter State has reached a
most novel climax
Under the ruling of Judge Simonton as
to what constitutes an original package
the railroads have been sending large
quantities OF liquor across The line, and
the dispe nsary business has ceased almost
entirely. Last week the Southern rail
road refused 10 continue the business,
and has big law suit on in consequence.
The Seaboard Air Line notified dealers
that they would continue to carry liquor
until midnight last night, when the
traffic would cease. In the scramble to
take advantage of. the limited time car
load after car load of strong drink was
shipped from this city. one firm alone
sending seven cars.
The result is that in Atlanta liquor is
at premium.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
DISCONTINUED COAL MINERS.
Five Thousand are Idle in the Mononga
LII,

Five Thousand are Idle in the Mononga-
hela Valley
Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 30 1t is est!na-
ted that fully 5000 miners are idle in the
Mononeah ella Valley to day, as the re-
suit of the operators failure to agree to
the dillerential rate adopted at the CON
veution here last Satu rday. About 500
men voted last night to stop work. until
their demands are granted.
District President Patrick Doan is Oh
posed TO the strike and wants the.men to
continue work until December He
hores all differences may be settled in "a
few days.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
BARGAINS IN RUGS.

The f. II. Stewart Furniture Company,
with their characteristic enterprise and
progressiveness, announce in card on
the fourth page Of The Times this morn
ine list Of real bargains in rugs. The
prices are mighty attractive and so are
the goods ',
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
IT WAS A FAKE.

The story was circulated here yester
day that Bob Conway, who is serving IL
fifteen year term in the Stpte peniten-
tiary'for wife murder, was shot az d killed
by guard at the penitentiary. Such,
however, is not tine case. Capt. Sam
Smith, who has Conway in charge. saws
there is no truth in the report, and that
old Bob is remarkably quiet and peacea-
bile
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
a COMFORTABLE HOUSE.

Have you ever noticed how comfor table
house looks when the floors are nicely
carpeted? Carpet one or two Of your
floors and see what ditlere nee it makes.
we can furnish you anything in the car
pet line. Largest assortment in the city.
OVERSTREET & THURMAN.
Phone 4O3
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
NEW FIRE. COMPANY.

i
A largely attended meeting of the citi.
zens OF the northwest section of the city
was held last night in IL vacant storeroom
on Park street for the purpose of organ.
ling new fire company, which was
done. The name given the new orgaui-
cation is "The Chambers Fire Com any,
No. y, named in honor of the Cham Der 3
Steafn' Fire Engine Company, No /, of
Portsmouth, Va, it being one of the
largest concerns in the United States,
and all its members are warm personal
friends of the Roanoke firemen. J. b.
Ambroselli was elected chairman, after
which addresses were made by Chief Nc
Fall and l.. +. Lookabll, the fire de
partment. Officers were elected as fol-
lows, to serve until January 1: Presi
dent, DR.. w. h. Colbourne; first vice
president, Il. b. Newton; secretary, W.
{. Masincup; treasurer, J. w. Minnick
committee of three was appointed to
draft suitable bylaws and the organiza-
ton will present its claims for recogni-
ton to the fire board and the City Coun-
Gil at its next regular NEE. Sing This is
wise move on the part OF the people of
the Fifth ward, as some protection from
fire is badly needed in the district which
will be embraced by this new company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
ANOTHER ACME

If you are troubled with rheumatism
or neuragit. and can't get relief why mot
try 25c bottle Of Acme Linament! See
Barnes, SHE makes it."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
FOR sALk-A RAMS CHANCR

Nice suburban farm, l mile south of
city, known as the Cyphers farm) excel
lent frame dwelling of rooms, all in
good order. Large barn This tract con
tains about So acres in high state OF
cultivation and abundantly watered.
VIII rent this property monthly, subject
to sale. Apply to
T. +. b. HARTsOOK. Sole Agent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
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Roanoke, Va

w. S. NcClanahan & Co., write all
Kinds of insurance in reliable companies
and give prompt attention to settlement
OF losses. See their testimonial of their
life company in another column Fire
Insurance speciality. Give them a call
at No. Campbell avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
SPORTS MEN, ATTENTION.

A bargain in a slightly worn Lefever
hammeriess double. barrel l2-guage shot
gun, weight z pounds This gun differs
from all other medium priced hammer
less guns in quality of its Damascus steel
barrels and workmanship throughout
Sold for no fault and fully guaranteed
Inquire of or address,
X. II. DAY,
Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
A SACRIFICE SALE.

One Stuyvesant Upright Piano; good
condition and in perfect tune. Must be
sold. 300 cash will buy it. Also one
small Halls safe, new; $50 cash will buy
that. Address, "F o. W. Times office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
THE KICKER.


That hole in the pavement on Salem
avenue Is still there, much to the dissat'
isfaction of hundreds.of- people who drive
up aud down there daily.
The water at the "dog mouth" near
the market, is still allowed to run across
the street and form a puddle to annoy
market men and people who go to mar.
ket !:
What has become of the resolution Of
the city officials to clean up the houses
of questionable character in this city?
How many real estate and rental agents
have been brought before "his honor to
show cause why they rent property to
people of unsayory reputation? These
little reforms are always instituted and
then allowed to die out before they ever
amount to anything. For all the good
they accomplish 1t seems that they need
never have been started. Ask a police
man about it aud he will say that the
trouble lies with the police justice. The
police justice decides too many cases &C
cording to supreme court decisions and
takes State laws and city ordinances for
nothing, or else he wants to be reg0r led
us lone who constructs the law" to suit
every particular case and his own fancy.
The general impression among the police
men is that..the oath of an officer cannot
be pitted against the oath of negro va
grant with any success whatever without
additional testimony, as it has been the
rule Of Judge W God to almost invariably
decide against the officers. - As "a. conse-
quence the police ale becoming indiffer-
ent uniess they can ,substantiate their
own oaths by corroborative testim ony.
''The Kicker is not posted enough to
know who is to blame in every instance,
hut one thing is sure, the police officers
and the police justice, like the lion and
the lamb. do not lie down together; nor
do they always dwell in peace and unity.
One other thing is certain, and that is
the police, some of them at least, never
have any special desire to go into court
and testify for fear of being ''snu bbed,"
or otherwise maltreaCed.
'sTHE KlCKER.r
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
SHANER'S GUARANTEE.

If you own horse go to 307 Salem ave
nue. and see what j. 8. Shaner, the Ken
lucky horseshoer, will guarantee TO do
for your horse. His work stands on its
merits and his prices are right.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
FOR TEN DAYS

We are offering special rates on rail
road tickets to all principal points S. b.
PACE IL CO., Ticket Brokers, 10 Jef1er-
son street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01
Massie's Pharmacy.

JUST RECElVED-SOO pounds of
Lowney's Chocolates and Bon Bons,
different styles and navors. Formerly
60 cents n pound; now Offered at 90 cents
the pound at CATOGNPS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-01

THE Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland is the largest Southern bond
company. Assets, 1901, 29912 Bonds
can be given in ten minutes Rates very
low. The largest fire companies in the
world represented. CHARLES LUNS-
FORD & SONS, Agents, Office corner
Campbell and Jefferson.