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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
SIMPLY APPALLING.
The Town Of GreenyilIe, Miss, in
a Critical Situation.

Jackson, Miss, March 27.--A special
from Greenville to the Evening Clarion
Ledger says:
Tod is one Of feverish anxiety and
it may be said the crisis is now on. The
mayor has issued proclamation warn
ing all merchants to close their places of
business to day and calling every able.
bodied man to the levee. At this hour
the city is almost deserted of merchants,
and II strong and brave fight is being
made along the line to hold the great em-
dbankment Special trains are being sent
out on both roads and branches to bring
officials of railroads are lending every AS.
sistance. The condition is critical but
hopeful"
f. G. Nelson, of this city, who is l.rge-
ly interested in delta farming operations
and is agent for many thousand acres of
land in the great valley, returned from
Greenville lust night. He says the water
was over the levees proper yesterday
evening, but was being held in check by
sacks of sand and dirt piled on top, and
the heroic people were still hopeful of
their ability to hold the fort. The town
of Greenville was then several feet below
the water level, and one standing on the
streets of the town could see the hull of
steamboats, above them The sight Of so
much water vas simply appalling.
Cairo, ILL.,, March 27.-The river is fall.
ing slowly at this point. There is II
strong breeze, which, causes high waves
to break against the levees and occasions
some alarm, but it is believed that en-
bankments are strong enough to with
stand the swells.
Reports received from up the Ohio state
that the river is falling at the rate of IN
inch pei. hour, and the danger is believed
to be over so far as tke floods in the Ohio
river are concerned.
New Orleans, March 21.-The water
has steadily risen here until the danger.
line was passed this morning and the
water now touches the rs 12 foot mark
at Canal street. All the merchandise has
been removed ard no danger is appre
hended unless the water goes considerably
higher.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28

Strawberry Short Cake at j. j. Ca
toGni's
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
FOR A NATIONAL COMMISSION
Goldites Call on Gage in the Interest of
Such Scheme.

Washington. March 21..-'rhe executive
committee appointed by the monetary
conference, which met recently ut Indian
apolis to consider measures for bringing
about IL change in the financial strinGen-
cy. had IL long talk with Secretary Gage
to-day about the formation of II national
monetary commission. The committee
consisted OF II dozen members, headed by
ii. II. Hanna, of indianapolis.
They found Mr.. GAGE rather favorable
to the idea, and i. is not unlikely that he
will.take some action looking to carrying
out the wishes Of the conference. There
is some question, however, as to the eX
pediency of taking sup the matter now,
and anything Secretary Gage may de
eide to do will probably he deferred.
1t will he necessary for Congress to act
on the subject before commission can
be appointed and most OF the members
of the committee will remain in Washing
ton for n week or so tn sound Senators
and Representatives on their proposition
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
MR.. SLAYDEN's REASONS.
A Texas Democrat Explains Why He
Will Vote for the Dingley Tariff.

Washington, March 27.-It is stated OH
the floor of tie House that there will be
some Democratic votes cast for the tariff
bill when it comes up for passage Wed
nesday next. Among those reported to
be in its favor are three of the Louisiana
delegation and one Texas member-Slay-
den, of the San Antonio district. En-
planning his position, Mr.. .Slayden said
to-day:
"The tariff is q business matter. | can
see no good reason why the people of my
district should not share in it's advan-
tages. They were greatly Outraged by
the free raw material policy of the Cleve-
land administration, which they consitl.
cred legislation in favor of the manufac-
tnrers and against the producer. In 1881
the assessors in Texas collected taxes upon
1851 ,00S sheep; in 1896 upon ,, l40, SS9.
If this continues we will soon he COM
PEELED to buy all our wooden clothes
abroad, and in the event of.war..our condi
tion might become really .deplorable.
plainly promised the people of my district
that if they elected me l would vote for
free silver and against free wool and
hides and 1 shall cast both votes when
the opportunity presents itself"
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
BIG BUILDERS BONUS.

New London. Conn, March 2i.-The
gunboat Wilmington on her official trial
trip on the Government course Oh Long
Island Sound, made speed II triiie over
fifteen knots All hour. Her requirements
were thirteen knots, and the ship thus
earns n bonus of $40, 600 for her build.
ers, the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Company. The conditions of
the trial were favorable. and it is possible
that the official computations may make
the speed 1925 knors, or II bonus OF $40,
900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
ANOTHER OFFICE ABOLISHED.

Washington March 27.-Thc office of
shipping commissioner NJ Savannah, Ga.
ras been abolished by the Secretary of
the Treasury OH the ground that no ne
cessity for it exists. Last yenr the com
missioner shipped 1860 men only. The
salary of the Office WINS very smnll.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
AT HoLLINs LAST NIGHT.


The representation of the idyllic dra.
matizaticn of George Sands sI.a Petite
Fadette" by the young ladies of the
EuZelian Society met with u most hearty
reception by the large audience gathered
in the Itollins chapel. To individunlize
criticism would be in u measure to de.
stroy the sense of unity which pervaded
the different scenes. However, We cannot
pass without special comment upon the
part taken by Miss Clendenen, as "Fan.
chon, the Little Cricket;" Miss Beaie as
Landry" Miss Florence X. Willis as
'Didier;' Miss Davis as cold Fadet, :"
and Miss Knight as "Msdelon." The
first scene, in which Miss Clendenen
danced the "Shadow Dance" Was "a beau
tiful display of grace and beauty. The
delicate tact with which the role was
taken cannot be too h,ghly-praised. The
weird modulation of the voice of 'sOll
Fadet" was the result of much practice,
and she represented mosb exactly one OF
the witches of Europe with which the
peasant life is so indissolubly connected
A mans part taken by female has
always an innate charm, but Miss Beale
brought into the character of Landry all
the impetuosity and abandon of hand
some, true hearted fellow. The attach
ment of the twins for each other was well
portrayed by Miss Willis, whose ardent
appeals to Father Barbeand hnstened the
final consumation in winning the father :
consent. The Muy-pole dance was Il
beautiful scene, in which the whole
troupe took part. The graceful move
i.:ents of the dancers, the entwinement
of different colored ribbons and the
beauty of the young ladies contributed to
form IL most harmonious and pleasing
whole. Below is the cast of minor char
acters Etenne, Miss l.. Wurzbach;
Pierre, Miss ~. c. Gales; Colin, Miss c..
Helms; Father Gaillard, Miss n. DeVor;
Martineau. Miss A. Stabler: Mother Bar.
beand, Miss Yetta r. Freeman; Marlette,
Miss Ida G. Jester; Susette, Miss Clau.
dyne Woodrum; Manon, Miss SAME
Allen Stubbs: Annette, Miss Marion
Ra;ney
Music was furnished during the inter.
mission by an orchestra composed of
Misses Freeman, Foster Williams,
Black and Taylor.
ST. JAMES ARRIVALS.
c. f.. Layman, Troutville: II. S. Pal.
mer, Petersburg; j. S. Fulcher, Pulaski;
Il. s. Dennis, Pearispurg; II. S. Parrish.
Chicago; I. S. Milton, Riverton; Joseph
Bell, Shenandoah: j. NJ. Williamson.
Louisville; W. III. Nevis. Baltimore: j.
w. Craig, Richmond; G.. r. Mumford,
'oHch"Huouu' %. Intrlch, hauIOru: were
among the number registered at the above
popular hostelry.
RETURNED FROM \ TOUR.
Manager C. W. Beckner ret urned last
night from: n trip to Wytheville, Pulaski
Bluefield and other points. where he ha.
| been working up an excursion to com,
here on the 18th to attend the perform
ancc of Joe Jefferson at the Academy.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fail.
to cure. 25c. Sold 10y Sam Stone. Roam
| oke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
A RISE OF FIFTY FEET.

Helena, Ark, March 81. The river
here is fifty feet and slowly Using. Ac.
cording to Government reports the
highest water is yet to come. This means
great destruction to property. At til"
mouth of the st. Francis, river, nine
miles north of here, the Mississippi is at
least ten miles wide
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28

Manager C. w. Beckner ret urned last
night from: n trip to Wytheville, Pulaski
Bluefield and other points, where he has
been working up an excursion to come
here on the 18th to attend the perform
ancc of Joe Jefferson at the Academy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
SEEMS TO BE Epidemic.

Butler, Ind, March, 27.-EA-County
Trustee James Il. Blake was arrested yes
terday charged with embezzlement. This
makes the eighth county officer arrested
on similar charges and three have been
sent to the penitentiary. The grand jury
are after others.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28

dy; struck out, withers 2; left on bases,
5; stolen bases 9.
Roanoke College-2-base hits, Meade
and Thompson; bases on balls. Thomp-
son, 5; struck out, Thompson, 8; left on
bases, u; double plays, Rockefeller and
Fox.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28

All persons troubled with coughs,
colds, hoarseness, sore throat, etc, will
find Immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers,
singers, etc, are invited to try them.
One of these drops put in the mouth be-
fore going to bed looseps the phlegn and
causes the patient to enjoy comfortable
nights rest. For sale by j. j. Catogni,
Salem avenue confectioner.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-28
DIED IN AGONY.

Scranton, Pa, March 27.-Bennie
Bevin, aged years, of this city, who
was bitten in the thurnb by IL mad dog OH
March 8, died tonight at his home, after
forty. eight hours of eXcruciating pain.
Nine physicians were summoned in con.
sultation and determined it II genuine
case of hydrophobia. The bite was not
considered dangerous at the time, and,
after it had been .cauterized, the lad was
able to continue his studies in II public
school. Eleven other boys we're bitten by
the same dog on the same day and the
greatest excitement prevails lest they
should meet the same horrible fate.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
ANsNr ANNEXATION.
Draft Of Treaty for Annexation 81 Hawaii
TO United states Being Prepared.


Washington. June IA draft Of a
treaty for the annexation Of Hawaii 10
the United States is being prepared by
Judge Day, the assistant secretary Of
state, and Mr.. Hatch, the Hawaiian
minister in Washington.
IL will be presented 10 President Mo
Kinley for approval soon after lie re.
turns 10 the city.
II does not follow. however, that II
will be Immediately sent TO the senate.
On the contrary, the president will ad.
here 10 his determination not 10 i'm
peril the tarin situation by the intro
duction OF any foreign questions
The proposed new treaty will not
contain any provision for pension 70
the late queen or gift OF money 20
the princess, but IL will probably be
provided that the princess shall receive
a pension out Of the territorial reve.
nues
II Il interesting 10 know that the
proposition 20 pension eN-Queen Liliuo
kalani did not come from the Hawaiian
commissioners. but was suggested by
the then secretary Of state, Foster.
A leading member OF the senate com
mittce on foreign relations said that
two plans arc under consideration by
the administration. One is TO annex
the islands aud admit into the Union
as the territory OF Hawaii. The other
is 10 make them a county OF California.
There Is no doubt, II is said, Of the
presidents hcquiescence in tho terms
Of the treaty for the reason that he was
made fully aware OF them before he
left.
The United States will agree TO AS.
sumo the debt Of the present Hawaiian
government, but will come into pos.
session Of all the Hawaiian crown
lands and other possessions.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

San Francisco, June ii.-Asa W.
Fisk Of Boston, son OF the late noted
money.lender Of this city, has brought
suit to have his fathers estate held In
trust until certain claims amounting
10 u ,O99, O6l, have been settled. Fisk
says that when his father left Boston
In early days 10 come 10 California he
took with him the claimants savings
amounting 10 sis7.so. lie alleges that
this formed the basis for the money
lenders fortune and that II was agreed
the money should be invested In the
sons favor. The latter claims that
this money, loaned ut the rate Of In
terest usually charged by his deceased
father, would now amount TO 1854, SOS
lie makes a further claim against ths
estate for siii, 900, which he says his
father lost by iujudiclous investment
In Tacoma lands, The claimant wa,
suit of In his fathers will, hence the
&C ton.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
TROUBLE PREPARED roe.
ssspieions Of "a Contemplated uoid-up
IN Wyoming.

Rock Springs, wyo., June i5.-It Is
thought that a daring robbery is CON
iemplated and the end Of preventing
the success Of such an undertaking the
Union Pacific has carried a heavy
armed guard on all IL trains Of late.
The company became aware that Q
party thought ~ be Butch" Cassidy
and his gang had located at Wamsut-
ter evidently bent on mischief 10 the
Union Pacific or 10 Superintendent
Gridley Of the Sweetwater Coal com
pany, who comes 10 Rock Springs on
Saturday to pay of the miners Since
the robbery Of Paymaster Carpenter
In Utah other companies have taken
measures 10 protect their officials from
a similar fate, and when Cassidy and
his gang located In the quiet little
town Of wamsuttcr suspicion was
aroused and word sent up and down
the line Railroad as we'll rs mine Of.
ficlais have taken the initiative and
are prepared for an attack. The Wis
itors at Wamsutter may be innocent
Of any evil designs. but there pre-.
sence there has caused the organiza.
ton Of reception committees and In
case Of an attack, Cassidy will be
warmly received
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
NEGRO sLhuonreReR.
Kiiis Fivs Members Of IIis Race whn'
Cased by Drink.

Kiiis Fivs Members Of IIis Race while
Crased by Drink.
Meridian, Miss. June ii.-News has
reached here Of the murder Of Eve ne
groea In the extreme northwestern
portion Of Kemper county a negro
named sibley, while crazy drunk on
blind tiger whisky, secured a gun and
started out 10 kill every person he met
The first lac came across happened to
be five negroes, three women and two
children, and the fcnd shot them
down and left them dead where they
tell. lie also shot at six other negroes
who narrowly escaped. AZ soon rs
the bloody work Of sibley was discov.
cred tho most Intense excitement pre-
vailed and n mob was organized 10
lynch the murderer. sibley took 20
the woods, carrying his shot gun with
him, and at last accounts the mob had
surrounded him aud "a bloody dghtwas
imminent Word comes from DelSalb
that the sheriff has gone To the scene
with large posse.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

Helena, Mont, June ii.-At the cele
bration OF the Western Federation
Of Miners, Joseph Frsethy and James
Davy Of Butte carried oil frat honors
In drilling rs minutes, with Al and
1919 inches 10 their credit, coming
within 0.i6 Of an inch Of the state re-
cord made In Butte. The same team
made u record Of 40 inches at Spokane
year ago. Vim. Talon and w. +.
Durham Of Butte made the second
best record OF ass inches. Daily and
Talon were the men who came within
a fraction Of an inch OF carrying oil
tho honors ~ the great contest In
Cripple Creek In 1905, with 90 teams
entered, In ten-minuto drlll. VIM.
Bieher OF Lump Guloh drilled 1875
In ten minutes, singlc.handed, win.
ming easily over 1000 miners from
the surrounding camps attended the
celebration.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
balloon iiur.ts

Berlin. June it.-llcrr Wocliert, m
acronaut, accompanied by u maohinist
named KnRkc, made au experimental
ascent In so.callod steering air shiT
from the Tempelhof common, which
resulted disastriously. When the bal
loon, which had been tllcd ut q mill
tary ballooniug establishment, had
reached a height Of 5000 feet, loud
explosion was heard and the next mo
ment the balloon was seen 10 be ablaze,
The car, which was also ON flre, de
tachcd itself from the burning silk
and fell with fearful rnpldity TO the
ground. Roth OF its occupants wer,
found TO be dead. Their bodies were
horribly burned.
II appears that the bcnzine used In
the steering gear motor exploded
causing the disaster.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

Cheyenne, wyo., June i5.-Joe wild,
n pioneer settler Of Fort Laramie, and
Fred lIobig, n ranchman near that
place, got into quarrel over the pnr-
chnse OF some goods at the formers
store, and In the miS-up that followed
Hobig was badly whipped.
Later, Hobig ambushed wild and
shot him with rife, the ball entering
the lungs Wilde cannot live, and h
friends were greatly excited. Shortly
after Hobig's arrest he was taken Ia
wheatland for safety, AS IL was feared
wild's friends would attempt TO use
violence.
The wounded man Is one OF the best
known men In the west, having been
connected with all the early expedi-
tons against the Indians.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
nLowN up w1rI pYNAMlTg.
Nine-Year Old Tommy Fanueis. ~ Msrcur
Hiown TO Pieces.


Hiown 90 Pieces.
Mcrcur, Utah, June il-Thomm
Fanuels, aged ., was killed by the oK
plosion Of five sticks Of giant powder
Little Tommy along with HIS brother
John and Willie Thomas, both sever
years old. got possession Of some gian
powder, fuse aud caps In some way
The three boys trudgcd from thu
mouth Of the Rulch where the Fapueli
live few hundred yards up in III,
Sacramento belt where they found NJ
a suitable place for the use Of their eN
plosivcs the board covering Of an OLD
shaft hole
A cap was put on tho fuse and I've
sticks Of giant powder on top Of the
fuse. Then tho fuse was ignitcd by
one Of the venturcsome little fellows
The two younger boys ran but Tommy
stood by the boards The two boy
who ran were knocked over when IA,
explosion came but not seriously injur
ed. Tommys hands were blown of
one leg broken aud hole made In hii
chest lie was alive when found, and
was taken 20 the hospital whore he
lived three hours when his suffering
ceased with death.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
Embassador Porter.

Paris, June lathe United States
ambassador, Gen. Horace Porter, was
guest at the luncheon which the
Minister for Foreign Affairs, NJ. Hnno.
tauK, gave in honor OF Crown Prince
Ito OF Japan and other foreign repre-
sentatives who are on their way to at
tend the diamond jubilee of Queen Vic.
toria.
ten. Porter has presented his con.
gratulations TO President Faure upon
the latter's escape from what appear
ed to DO an attempt upon his life re-
Gently.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
Killed on a IIAnd-car

Portland, Or, June i5-While Super
intendent o'Brien Of the Oregon Rail
way & Navigation company was re-
turning from an inspection tour over
the road, his private car ahead Of tn,
engine ran into hand-car near Roos
ter Rock, twenty-five miles east OF thii
city, and killed Charles A. Rathbone
brother Of Port Captain Ruthbone Of
the Oregon Railway & Navigation
company, and a six-ycar-old son OF Il
Dunn, section foreman,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
Tho Nor .oon ia. start,a.

slmla, India, June 1.-THE monsoon
has started with full force on the Yves,
coast. Rain, varying In fall from three
inches at bombay proper TO seven
inches at Calicut, district OF Madras,
has been continuous for the last TWEEN
ty-four hours. The winds are normal
and there Is every prospect af favor
able advance OF the rain northward.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

Cheyenne, Wyo., June l5.-Thomaa
Talbot, George Anderson and Joseph
Lee had narrow escape from death
while tearing down the old Recreation
Hall In which Edwin Booth played In
1879. without warning, the walls
toppled and fell in upon them. bury.
ing them under tons OF brick and NOR.
tar. The men were soon gotten out
and, strange to say, were not seriously
hurt.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
Miner. Living on starvation Wages.

Harrisburg, Pa, June i5.-The joint
committee appointed TO investigate
the condition OF the miners In the an.
thracite coal regions made It's report
10 the senate and the report was
adopted.
1.-The testimony taken" says the re.
port, Shows conclusively n deplorable
condition Of affairs for period cover.
ing about two years. The miners have
earned an everage Of about 81 per weel,
upon which, In many instances, they
are compelled TO support large fami.
lies"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

ST. Joseph, Mo, June ii.-Ex-con.
gresham George c. Crowther assaulted
Major John l.. Bittingcr and brought
blood from the MAJORS face. crowther
is the leader Of the Filley faction OF
the Republican party in this section.
Blttcngcr Is Kcren's chief lieutenant.
The assault was caused by n news
paper interview In which Bittingcr
called Crowthcr q liar. More trouble
may follow.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
Three KlIl,d b, I.IrhtnInr.

Bellaire, Ohio, June l5.-The lives
OF three young ladies were blotted out
by lightning. The victims are Minnie
Mcclure, Alpha Taylor, and Emma
White. Sarah Bohring was badly
stunned AMI may die.
They were walking home from
from church when the lightning struck
them. II is believed that the steel In
tho corsets worn by the three that
were killed was the chief cause Of
their death, as Miss Bohrlng, who was
only stunned, wore none.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18
swimming Tournament.

San Francisco, June u. -Californis
is TO he represented At the information
Al amateur swimming tournament &c
be held at Chicago Julya, Dan Reneai
and II. Brewer have been selected by
the Pacific Coast Amateur Athletic as
ISOLATION. Renear, who has a RECORD
Of i;OSA for swimming 100 yards, will
compete in tho 30, rs and 100 yaro
events, while Brewer who lenped into
fame at tho last championship meet
ing will be a contestant in the ECO ant
iio yard races.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

toreshadoWlng hehinirys Cuban Policy.
Madrid. June 1.-THE reports of
The intended annexation Of Hawaii by
.he United States causes anxiety a.
toreshadowing President Mckinley
Cuban policy.
Senior Silva. the leader Of the dssi
lent conservatives, In speech con
iemned the duke Of Tctuan's assault
On Senator Comas. lie proceeded te
say that Premier Canovas' projected
Cuban reforms signify that Spain re-
signs In the fact Of the United statei
her title 10 govern the Antilles.
Senior Silva advocates vigorous mil.
itary policy In Cuba aud denounces the
weakness Of the present ministry. lie
concluded by declaring that the breach
between the Spanish people and the
present government widens daily and
that eventual peace cannot continue
longer under such circumstances.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-06-18

Omaha, Neb., June i5.-The defense
in the case OF ex-Treasurer J. f. Bart
ley, charged with embezzling state
funds, outlined Its policy. II will un'
dertake TO show that the apparent
shortage Of over half a million is due
to discrepancies in bookkeeping. In
the present case, which involvesa spe-
ciac defalcation OF 100000, It will be
set up that the reason the books show
no record was To avoid n double entry.