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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
JULIUS HOBBS, M. ..

AS IL result of the announcement made
by the Roanoke newspapers the last few
days, that II free package of Dr. Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney Pills would he given
away To any of our readers who would
call at NanI ear Bros druggists, to-day,
an intense interest has been awakened in
this distribution.
y large number of people called yester
day to make inquiries about the free
samples Of this wonderful medicine to be
given away today, which shows what
general interest is taken by tie public in
the test now being given by DR.. Hobbs of
his discovery for the cure of all kidney
ailments.
Much to orr qualification, Il number of
lady callers have shown an unusual in.
terest in this great distribution.
Can it he possible" said IL man who
called yesterday, that the advancement
in the science of medicine has at last
reached climax for poor sufferers like
myself
Il am going to say enc thing ut any
rate. The owners of this medicine Ger
tainly have faith in it, and they are going
about it in an honest. straight forward
manner. Just this thing alone gives me
confidence and strong hope that shall
again be IL we'll man,
Another caller Yesterdays lady-said:
II live several miles away from Roanoke.
hut am going to get IL sample of this
new kidney medicine for my husband
lie has been Il sufferer from kidney dis
ease for many years.
I'VE have spent thousands of dollars
with the best doctors we could hear of,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
DECLARATION OF WAR.
SuIzer, of New York, Introduces
a Bill TO That Effect.

Washington. Feb. 25.--Mr Snizer, of
New York, offered in the House to. day IL
bill declaring war between the kingdom
of Spain and her colonies. and the United
States of America and their territories.
The measure reads as follows:
That war be declared to exist between
the kingdom of Spain and her colonies
and the United States of America and
their territories: and that the President
is authorized to use the whole land and
naval force of the United States to carry
the same into effect. and to issue to pri
waite armed vessels of the United States
commissions or letters of marque and
general rcprisal, in such form as he may
think proper. and under the seal of the
United states, against the vessels, goods
and effects of the government of the said
Kingdom of Spain, and the subjects
there Of
The measure was referred to the COM
mittee on foreign affairs
If you once use il you will never again
he without it. Pond : Extract is natures
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

The Missouri legislature has passed Il
law prohibiting any person not a citizen
of the United States from solemnizing
marriages in that State This is well
enough as far rs it goes, but as long as
persons who are not citizens of the United
Safes are permitted 70 do so many things
here, that they ought not to be allowed
to do, the question Of uniting two per-
sons in the bonds of matrimony becomes
of minor Importance.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
WATCHING TIE GREEKS

Athens, Feb 25.-It is announced here
TINT the foreign consuls in the island of
Crete have placed the plain and the Suda
valley between Akrotiri and Canca under
the protection of the united fleets The
Christians ut Sclino are permitting the
dcpnrtur" of Moslems and their families
ana the foreign warships are taking the
fugitivcs on board Three foreign war
ship have taken positions on Blaninnia
and are watching the movements o. the
Greek troops under Col Nassns.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

The news from Cuba is conflicting and
uncertain. General Weyier is apparently
showing considerable activity, but so far
the Cubans have managed to avoid gen.
eral engagement. President Cisneros and
General Gomez are willing to pay SPUN
4 large sum for the acknowe dgmcnt of
Cuban independence. but this of Course
amounts To nothing. Cuba, rs far as
Spain is concerned, is not for sale ami
the only way people there can gain their
independence is to drive The Spnniards
from the island. This, according to pres
ent prospects, they wiz never be able IN.
aided to do. In fact, unless by some
means American intervention is secured.
there is nothing before the unhappy peo-
pie but years of privation ANA suffering,
with eventual destruction of all property
upon the island, except in the cities sub
iected to Spanish rule. If, however, the
Spanards persist in their murderous pol
icy towards Americans who happen to be
upon the island \ they must sooner or
alter he called to account, and then In the
general summing Up Cuban independ-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
DID YOI EVER

Try Electric Bittcrs rs remedy for your
troubles? If not get y bottle now and
get relief This medicine has been found
to he peculiarly adapted TO the relief and
cure OF all Female Complaints, cxcrting Il
wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to lhc organs. If Won
have Loss of Appetite Constitutions
Headache, Painting Spells, or are Ncr-
VOWS, Slccpcss, EXcitlblc. Melancholy or
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bit
tcrs Is the medicine you need. Health
ma strength are guaranteed Ivy its use
FIFTY cents aud $i.OO at Massie'5 Pharn-
lCV.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

Georgia dancers will he less likely to
indulge in terpsichorean exercises in the
afternoon during the cyclone season, now
that one of these storms has unroofed n
building at Athens in that State while "a
cotillion was in progress. Such an oc.
currence is calculated to dampen the ar
dor of the most enthusiastic lover of this
species of amusement and is better in its
immediate effects than half Il dozen SER
mons bristlng with arguments against
the practice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

The rush to the gold mines of Alaska
is so great that United States troops are
wanted there TO hold in check the lnwless
men who are congregating from all parts
OF the world in the Yukon district. Re-
ports from the new Eldorado are very
fiattering, and, il true, there will be Il
rapid development of that part of the
Russian purchase in the next few years
With an abundance of timber and an in
eXhaustible supply of fish, the discovery
of such paying gold mines alone is needed
&c make the apparently useless territory
among the most valuable of the American
possessions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

The latest from Havana is to the effect
that Consul General Lee says if he is not
sustained by the Government he will re-
sign, but as it appears in the same dis
patch that he seems to think that he has
been sustained by the State Department,
there is hardly any use, just now, of talk.
ing further about il.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
THERE Is NOTHING so GOOD

THERE Is NOTHING so GOOD.
There is nothing just as good rs DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, so demand it and do
not permit the dealer to sell you some
substitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else
to be just as good. You want DR.. Kings
New Discovery because you know it to he
safe and reliable and Guaranteed to do
good or money refunded For Coughs,
Colds. Consumption and for all affections
of Throat. Chest and Lungs there is moth
ing so good rs is DR.. Kings New Discov-
er Trial bottle free at Alasse's Phar-
macy, l09 Jefferson street. Regular size
% cents and 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
puoNxs. business Ofiicc 1913
Editorial Rooms ..... 124

The members of the West Virginia leg
islature had sufficiency of water last
Tuesday, The capitol building was
flooded and the only way to reach it was
by boats 1t was a good time Tor tenn
perance legislation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

WHY ATTEMPT TO CURE

catarrh by the use of socalled blood reme-
dies; That catarrh is not caused by
blood troubles is self evident when YOU
reflect that attacks are always due to
sudden climatic changes or exposure,
ana occur most frequently during the
winter and spring, though the bic oil is as
pure then rs in summer or fall. 4
remedy which quickly relieves ard cures
the catarrhal attacks has been iound in
ELY cream balm MA.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

Don't borrow troubcbut if you have
throat trouble borrow bottle of Pond S
Extract, and find speedy relief.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
". X ANDREWS A. on

Coal dealers, .l0 Salem avenue. can
furnish YOU PINE, OAK AND lick
DRY WOOD.
You may know their teams by the
bells
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

The finance committee of the City
Council have followed out the instruc-
lions Of that body and engaged the ser.
vices of mn expert accountant TO examine
the books of all the .dsbursihg officers OF
the city. This is right ana proper, and.
as The Times has said before, now that
the work has been commenced let it he
thorough in all respects 1t is not meant
10y this that anything is wrong further
than has been reported, but where all is
correct the more light thrown upon n
question the better it is for all parties
concerned Hence the people of Roanoke
will be amply repaid for the cost of this
inves tigaton if things are found to be as
they should, by the satisfaction of know-
ing that all the departments OF the city
government are faithfully and efficiently
conducted.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26

Congress is now indulgng in one oil its
periodic Cuban outbursts. Fiery speeches
have been made in the Senate and House
and others may follow. There are men
in both bodies ready to send the army
and navy to the is landnnd drive the hated
Spaniards OIL the face of the. Cuban earth;
but fortunately or unfortunately. rs the
case ny be, there are others who favor
more conservative course and are content
10 wait for further developments So
far rs the Jngoes are concerned they
seem to increase in zeal and ardor as the
chances for support from their colleagues
grow less. In other words rs long as
they are held in leash the more strenuous
are their efforts to break the cords that
hold them back.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MOTT CE--1HUSs HAVING BRICK AND
! stone worR or vitriGed brick pavcmenis 10 be
lalu would DO well 10 call On or address J T.
rails. the practical contractor aud builder Aleo
all kinds OF carpenter work, ~ 8 itcrnc. painting
notice. All WORK gnarantecd J. r. F6LLs M
lis Fifth avenue G., Roanoke, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
SAM JONES ON PASSES.

"If you want to see two happy men,
just rive a white man free pass and
give negro a watermelon Sam Jones
in his lecture In Laurinburg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
JUDGE RoBINsON's SIDE.

An Explanation by Friend of Why he
Asked Mr.. Andrews to Send Pass
to a Man in Western North Carolina.
Co.
Goldsboro, N. c., Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD-
A gentleman from Goldsboro informs
me that the statement in the News and
Observer of Tuesday that Judge Robin
son applied to Col. Andrews for d pass
to bring some one to Raleigh after his
charge to the grand jury, does Judge
Robinson injustice, and / knew the News
and Observer will be glad to print the
circumstances which doubtless gave rise
to the report. 1t seems that while Judge
Robinson was holding court in Swain
the last summer, party, who was COM
mitted to jail in default of giving bond
for his appearance at the Federal court
at Asheville, had an action pending a.
gainst the Southern Railway TO recover
damages for killing his horse, and was
brought from jail to have his action
tried. The jury returned a verdict in
favor of the plaintiff which was set aside
by the Judge. The plaintiff was in such
bad condition physically that he excited
the sympathy of Judge Robinson, and
he went to the commissioners and signed
his bond for his appearance at Asheville.
He then told Mr.. George Bason and Mr..
A. B. Andrews, Jr., who were the coun-
sci present representing the railroad,
what he had done, and that although he
was not entitled to recover damages
for killing his horse, the fact was that
his horse had been killed by the rail-
road, and it ought to furnish him a pass
to go to Asheville. which. they agreed
should be done. While in Raleigh hold
ing court. and after his charge to the
grand jury, he reminded Mr.. A. B. An
drews. Jr., Of these circumstances and
asked him if he had sent the pass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
METHODIST PROTtSTANTS
EDITOR TAGG, OF BALTIMORE, ADJ
DRESSES THE CONFERENCE.
Yadkin College Indebtedness Thanksgiving
Services Attended by 1900 People, In
Guiding 500 School Children.

High Point, n. O., Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD
The second day of the Methodist
Protestant Conference opened at 0:15
a. M, President Bunch in the chair.
Religious exercises conducted by Rev.
J. w. Frank. The president appointed
Revs. 7. +. McMuIloch, J. f. Dosier
and j. III. Pegram an auditing commit
tee.
Dr. Flagg, of Baltimore, editor of the
Methodist Protestant, was introduced
and by request addressed the conference.
Committee on ministerial moral char
acter reported during the day. A sta
tioning committee composed of w. A.
Bunch and T. j. Ogborn was elected
by the conference. AT IL o'clock the
conference adjourned to attend Thanks
giving services at the Friends church.
The afternoon session was taken up
by discussion of Yadkin College in
debtedness and the reports from the
different charges. Rev. Mr.. Hutton
preached the conference sermon to-
night. The Thanksgiving service to-day
conducted by the graded school children
of which there were about 500 was a
successful educational rally. Over 1900
people were present and many more that
could not get seats in the large Quaker
meeting house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
HERE IT IS AGAIN.
And Now it is Next Spring When Judge
Dick Will Retire.
(Richmond Dispatch.)

Washington, Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD-
Judge --lck, it is said here, is greatly
troubled about the incident at the recent
term of the United States court at Ashe-
vile. when he was presented with a
silver service by certain United States
commissioners. He has asked the At
torney- General for a construction of sec>
ton 1874, Revised Statutes. The opin-
ion is intimated that the section does not
apply to this particular case, because
United States commissioners are not
salaried officers. This intimation, it is
said, has been communicated to Judge
Dick. and the matter will probably be
dropped.
In this connection, the positive state
ment is made here as coming directly
from Judge Dick, that he will retire
from the bench in the early spring. 1t
is not expected that he will be able to
preside at the December term of the
Charlotte court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
A SAD DEATH.
The Groom Was Married in Raleigh
Few Months Ago.

Lock Haven, Pa, Nov. 24.-(Special.)
A telegram was received here this
morning from Camden, n. j.. announc-
ing the death of w. l.. Allabach, at
his home in that city. The deceased
was the son of Mrs. p. G. Allabach, of
this city, and has several brothers and
sisters surviving him. He was born
and raised here, having left his home
about sixteen years ago. He was en-
ployed as a compositor by Hathaway
Bros, in their large establishment in
Philadelphia. He was thirty-three
years of age. What seems the
saddest thing in connection with this
young mans death, is that he was so
happily married to most estlmable
young lady, Miss Emma Gale Walker,
of Raleigh, n. c., on the past Septem-
Der Doth, when he appeared to be a
perfect picture of health, and they were
the recipients of many congratulations
and handsome wedding presents. They
were devoted to each other and each
moment of their life were filled with
happiness IL hong yery popular in
PhiladelphiG. His death was shock to
all. He possessed one OF the finest of
baritone voices and always held popu-
lar church choir position in Philadelphia.
and was up till last spring member OF
the male Quartette. The body was
brought to this city for interment on
November 81, at 3 p. m, the funeral
being held from his brothers residence,
No. IL South Fairview street. The
floral offerings were beautiful and the
male quartette rendered three beautiful
selections. He will be greatly missed
among his friends, but for some un-
known reason God saw fit to take him
home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26

Adults and children are kept healthy
by using Vick's Vegetable Liver Pills.
2S cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
ACCIDENT ON THE s. A. L.

littleton, N. g., Nov. 25.-(Special.)-
The southbound passenger train, No. Al,
on the Seaboard Air Line, Immediately
after leaving Delaware, Va, ran off
the track. The forward trucks of the
engine were derailed upon a bridge
over small stream and the engine mar
lrowly missed being precipitated into
the stream below. The engine was
completely disabled and an engine from
Weldon cleared the wreck and carried
on the cars after a delay of six and
one-half hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
TAYLORSyILLE ITEMS.

Taylorsville, n. c., Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD
Col. G.. ". Flowers, one Of our leading
merchants who some time ago got his
leg broken is out again at his store. He
is closing out his stock and may leave
here.
Congressman Linney last week visited
the Collectors office at Asheville and
this week is attending court at Boone,
Watauga county, cussing the civil ser
vice law.
Mr.. r. #. Cobb, who last year man
aged the Hickory Inn at Hickory, N. c.,
has taken charge of the Piedmont Hotel
here again this week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
A WAY TO STOP TT.
(Harnett County Union.)

The News and Observer finds that
Governor Russell gets good deal OF ex-
press shipped free as well as riding on
free passes over the railroads. The
Governor and Senator Butler are getting
tired of the free pass racket they have
started. To stop the free pass racket
let the next Legislature enact a law
making it misdemeanor for any State
official to accept a free pass on any rail-
way or other transportation line, making
the penalty forfeiture of office.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26

WARNTNG.-I srSons who suffer
rom coughs and colds should heed the
warnings Of danger and save themselves
offering and fatal results by using Ore
dinute Cough Cure. 1t n an infailible
emedy for conghs, colds, Group and all
hroat and lung troubles. Garolins Drug
Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26

j. q. Berry, one OF the best known
itizens OF Spencer, No., testifes that
he cured himself OF the worst kind OF
piles by using few boxes OF DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been trou-
lied with piles for over thirty years and
had used many different kinds OF So
allied cures; but DeWitts was the one
hat did the work and he will verify
ais statement IL any one wishes to write
im. Carolina Drug Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
MAN WEARS woMAN's CLOTHES.
Monroe Enduirer.)

A rather unusual sight in Esq. Bau-
mans court on Friday last was man
apparently 20 or % years old dressed in
female apparel. He halls from below
Cairo somewhere and is dressing in such
garb, so we are told, because it is
cheaper than ordinary mems clothing.
Bet 16 to ] that is the most striking H.
lustration of poverty under the gold
standard that is ON record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26

Up to date 50 car loads of cattle have
been shipped from Murphy alone, aggre-
eating Ito head, while 1000 head Of
sheep have also. been shipped. The to-
tai amount paid for these cattle and
sheep makes the neat sum of $40,55O
that has been distributed among our
people-Cherokee Scout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
MORE THAN THREE.

What About the two Doctors That Had
to Skip?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
A THANKFUL NOTE.

Let's be thankful that we're livin',
That the good God is forgivin',
That His heaven amt far above us,
That His world has friends to love US;
That for all it's sorrows-sighs,
Weary hearts and weeping eyes
We can see bright suns arise
In the stormiest o. skiesi
IF. L. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26
Chatham Citizen fPop.)

The penitentiary authorities have been
severely land justly so we thinkt crit
icised for three orders which they have
given ON the treasury: one Of $50 for
whiskey, one of about that amount for
Rev. (O Babb's preaching and one of
$50 for a newspaper write up of the
penitentiary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-26

You can't cure consumption, but you
can avoid 1t and cure every other form
of throat or lung trouble by the use of
)ne Minute Cough Cure. Carolina Drug
Company.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-09
GUNNERY PRACTICE.
PeriIs That Outsiders Know Little
About.

An officer of the United States navy
relates the following as illustrating
some of the perils of gunnery at sea:
Il came very near going up into the
air in small bits on this last squadron
cruise We were at heavy gun practice
at sea. and but for the quickness of a
gunner's mate would have never re-
turned. As you probably know, the
heavy guns in the turrets are fired by
electricity, the gun being discharged
simply by pressing a button. The Off
Ger in command of the forward turrct
on our ship during rapid-tirc practice
was just about to press the button to
fire one Of our big guns when gun
ner's mate was seen to grab at some
fall in a heap on the floor. The officer
pressed the button, but the gun was not
discharged. When the mate came to he
was asked what had happened. and he
Informed the officer that the breech of
the gun had not been locked, and that
what he grabbed at on the wall was the
wires forming the electric firing cir
cult. When he saw that the officer was
preparing to fire the gun, and at the
same time observed that the breech of
the gun was not locked, the only thing
that occurred to him to prevent the gun
being discharged was to destroy the cir
cult, which he did promptly and effect
lively. When all this occurred there was
d charge of 250 pounds of powder in the
gun, another charge of the same size in
the turret ready to be served, and the
1assageway leading to the powder mag
azine was wide open. But for the quick
ress of the gunner's mate the gun would
have been blown out inside the turret.
the gases from the burning powder
WOULD probably have ignited the charge
lying in the turret, this explosion would
have ignited the powder in the maya
zine, and the chances are that the whole
ship, crew and all, would have gone up
in the air. \ thought that has occurred
to me is this: Suppose the accident had
occurred. what do you imagine the YER
dict of board of inquiry as to the cause
of the loss of the ship would have been?
Since his experience the department has
adopted electrical means to prevent the
discharge of any of the large guns until
the Drcech is locked. San Francisco
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