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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

No previous survey of route to con-
meet By water way the Atlantic and Pa
citic oceans can compare in its en- haustive
preparations with the expedition now on
its way to the eastern coast of Nicara-
qua. OF the Importance of the project
from the standpoint of commercial inter
est it is not necessary to speak From
the middle of the sixteenth century down
to the present time numerous projects
have been put on foot to shorten by thou
sands of miles the route between the old
world and the western coast Of the Amer
lean continent The most popular OF
these was the Panama route, which I'M
der lie i4esseps, proved so stupendous
failure and well nigh barkrupted France.
AS far back as the administration of
President Grant. Il commission appointed
by him recommended the nd, stability of
what since become known rs the Nicaia-
guam route. Four months at farthest, it
is thought, will be sufficient for the pres
ent expedition to make all necessary pre-
liminary surveys, and will settle finally
the pIacticability of the scheme to Join
togetei two great oceans.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

1t would seem that centuries of civil
cation have produced but little re suit
after all upon the innate cruelty of human
nature. The gladintorial combats of an
Gent Rome, the struggles to the death
with fierce beasts in the arena, before an
aprlauding public, have passed away and
live only in the history of those Times but
does not the same principle underlying
all such exhibitions of cruelty still exist
in this, the nineteenth century? If not,
what means the daily and nightly throne-
ing of the Madison Square Gardens to
witness the six days bicycle race in pro-
gress there: The CHASTITY spectacle of
their wheels in their ceaseless rounds of
the race track; the absolute certainty
that many of these, in their mad desire to
stay in to the finish, will end by making
themselves physical wrecks; or, what is
worse still, inmates If the insane asy-
lums, ought to provoke only feelings of
pity on the part of the spectators. But
instead of this we find only lusty cheers
for some especial feat nf favorite, or
falling oil in the betting, as the lack of
sleep or the strain on nerves begins to tell
more plainly upon some other Whilst
the cruelty is self-imposed,i it demands ssuo
less the interpositon of the arm of the
law to make such exhibitions impossible
We might legisate against prize fighting,
and raise hue and cry over tie brutality
Of
parable i'll their effects upon the mind
and body with these long distance cycle
races. We may have refined and glosst d
over our barbaric instincts, bat we have
not eliminated barbarism
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

piled with conspicuou success to the
glowing solar disk, with its dark spots and
brighter patches or ''fnucl;e," and such
photographs are now taken from day to
day at leading observatorieS in various
parts Of the globe. During recent years,
moreover astronomers have contrived To
photograph, under ordinary conditions,
the surroundings Of the great lnminary
including, the chro nosphcre and promi.
nences, but excepting the coroua. which
cannot as vet he studied in the absence OF
AN eclipse.
- | shall not attempt 10 describe the
many interesting features shown in such
phnto2raphs; nor is it necessary IN this
place to indicate the precise means
whereby solar picture films can be pro-
duced. The chief point to be noted is
that changes -oiten of rapid and striking
character are continually occurring
both in the SUMS photosphere and its
gaseous surroundings. The cincmato
graph will enable us to actually see such
changes taking place, and it may lie pos.
sibie in this way to obtain new light on
certain fascinating, though reconcile,
problems prosented by the sun, while the
complex solar movements may in any
case be pictured in u manner that can
not fail 20 prove deeply interesting and
Instructive.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

tail upou us. Never, we think, have we
ever seen the streets of Roanoke so
thronged with shoppers so early in the
holiday season. The delightful fall.like
weather of tho past few days has had
much, n" doubt To do with this, and
every afternoon, from . O'Clock uutii
dark, sees the same eager hurrying crowd
of buyers on our principal business
streets. Roaroke is MT one whit behind
many cities of more pretension, in the
matter of holiday displays, md some nof
the swindows Of our larger stores are
models of beaut$in decorative art Our
merchants all seem well pleased Mt the
opening of their holiday trade, and whilst
ofcourse the heaviest rushsis,yet to come
the tired and weary appearance of the
clerks show that they are kept most
busy. This early buying of Christmas
goods where it can be done, has several
advantages, inasmuch as it gives the pur
chaser the pick of the goods on the mar
ket, and relieves the pressure On the
clerks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
CHARLES II. YALE'S PRODUCTION
"THE TWELVE TEN PTATIONS

On Wednesday, December 70, at the
Academy Of Music, will be presented for n
limited period Chas. II. Yale's masniti-
cent production "The Twelve Tempta-
tions, land that it will pack the house to
rep!etion does not admit Of the falntest
shadow os n doubt. 1T is SI5, 900 pro
duction, entirely new.in every respect, ANA
thoroughly up.t date. even to the small
est items. The wondrous scenery and
dazzling costumes alone cost "A small for
tune, the grand tran sformation set, "Dayy
Jones LOCKER being pronou need the
most imposing and beautiful effect of the
Kind yet exhibited on theAmerican stage.
The trick scenes overflow with new de-
vices for fun-making. and the phaTapher-
MALTA and appointments are acknowl
edged as beyond comparison The ballets
will absolutely astound all teholders,
1.-The Four Seasons 1.-THE Reigning Fe.
male Fads. -" The National Trio Issues
and the improved 'Shf fl OF Light be-
ing miracles of the terpsichorean art and
engaging the services of famous Italian
premieres, Signoritas Ferrero and Bas-
seggio, who will have the potent aid of
the largest and most complete corps de
ballet ever organized it is said. Intensely
funny features of scng and dance abound,
as for instance Mr.. Yale's "Uver the
Bridge, F" 'All in row. The Coming
Women and Going Men, The set for
the first of these represents the Brooklyn
side of the East river, with Brooklyn
bridge, the Fulton street ferry house and
ferry boats and other craft moving to and
fro upon the stream. The usual process
sion of odd individuals goes across the
bridge,and as each person appears. he or
she is appropriately described in verse
of the ditty. Battery Park" another
song in Mr.. Yale's repertoire OF curious
and taking musical conccits, will also he
sung. The telling specialties include
the Rosaires. in acrobatic feats:thc Elliott
Brothers,i in an eXciting.bout;John Harty,
in pnzzling juggling feats; ,Iosie Sssop
and Gus Bruno, Jr., in their "Chanson
Characteristique' and Rosie Kessuer as
the ''Gddy Old Maid" Besides the above
talent. the following artists are in the
dramatic cast Miss Caroline Rudolph,
Madse terrence. Leila Huttcr, Annie
Courtney, Chas. II. Henry and Numerous
others The curtain will rise prompt
lV Mt O'clock
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

1t was in 1926 that the wife OF Da-
guerIe, believing that. her husband was
wasting his fortune and time upon n
chimera of the brain, went to the famous
chemist Dumas to ask his opinion of the
possibility of fixing sun pictures of the
camera on metal or paper. 1t was not
until fourteen years later. in 1889, the ia
nous French astronomer Arago, trium-
phantly held before the Academy of Sci
ences the first perfect photograph. Since
that time Improvement after improve.
ment has been made in this art, but on
Tuesday science scored her browning tri-
umpn in photography at st. Pau, Mimi,
in transmitting picture by electricity
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

The lively mill Wednesday between two
of Louisvlles Baptist ministers may
not have been in accordance with the
Gospel of Peace they proclaim, but the
results obtained by each in the way of
black eyes and bloody noses goes to show
that previous training is not always nee
essary in order to produce most beautiful
fistic work.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

The announcement of 10 per cert.cut
in the New England cotton mills is
aDotheI blow to Mckinley prosperity,
and will entail much suffering upon the
employees of these mills. The usual re-
sult-a stike, we suppose-will be the
sequel. While the necessity for such re-
duction in wages is to be deprecated, it is
only another argument that sooner or
later manufacturers will see the futility
of attempting to manufacture their pro-
ducts so far away from the sections in
which the cotton Is produced IT may
take long time yet for them 10 learn
this lesson, but when once learned it will
be to make the South what by natur. she
was intended to- be-the worlds empo-
rum. for cutton stuffs
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
PISTOLS DRAWN IN COURT.
y Man Charged With Murder Insults II
Lawyer.

Huntington, w. Va. Dec 10 During
the preliminary hearing of David Justice,
ut Catlettsbnrg, charged with the muir
der of Col. Lazarus Vinson. the prisoner
made Insulting remarks toward Attorney
John 5. Marcun. of This city. who WAS
representing the State Capt. Pembcrton
MGrcum, n brother. made an attempt
to resent the insult.and as he was crow d.
ing forward through the courtroom IL
brother of Justice pulled a revolver and
made an attempt to shoot him. The cap
tain Immediately pulled a revolver also
and IL regular STAN pede--from the court
room followed, some OF the visitors lctu-
ally jumping through the windows.
after the excitement had almost sub
sided, James Vinson, son of the murdered
man. rushed into the courtroom with Il
revolver in hand and made an attempt to
get TO the prisoner. He was overpowered
with great difficulty.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA

At this time Of the year a cold is very
easily contracted, and if left to run it's
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneu monia. we know of
no better remedy to cure II cough or cold
than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We
have use it quite extensively and it has
always given entire satisfaction. -Olagah,
Ind. Ter, Chief
This is the only remedy that is known
to be certain preventive of pneumonia.
Among the many thousands who have
used IL for colds and In grippe, we have
never yet learned Of u single case having
resulted in pneumonia Persons who
have weak lungs or have reason to fear an
attack of pneumonia should keep the
remedy az hand. The % and 80 cent sizes
FOR sale ny III. G. Barnes, che puls up
prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may he WORTH something to know
that the very hest medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vlgor is Electric Btters This medicine
Is purely vegetable, acts by giving tore to
the nerve centcrs in the stomach, gently
stimulates the liver and kidneys, and
AIDS these organs in throwing off impuri-
ties in the blood. Electric Bitters i'm
proves the appetite, aids indigestion, and
is pronounced by those who have tried
1T rs the very best Blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC and
81 at Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
CAUGHT IN THE SQUEEZE.
p. ID. sArnlor.the.Principal Victor of the
Bulls, y cstei clay.

Bulls. ! csleidaY.
Chicago, Dec. 10.--P. ID. Atmor is to-
day receiving the mock condolences, of
many OF the big bulls who made him the
principal victim in tho wheat sueeZe.
Armour is securing the great northwest
for December wheat to he delivered at
Oh cago before the first of the year He
is hiring tugs to assist in keeping open
the harbor to Duluta aud Sault Ste Ma
RE, AMI has dynamite ready to scatter
the zee whenever it may clog the passage
way lie is short on long line December
wheat He has been unsuccessful thus
far in getting wheat ror December de
liVerY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

The decision handed down Wednesday
by the California supreme court in the
Durrant case sweeps away every vestige
of hope for the murderer Of Blanche La
mont, and he will in "a few days he sen
fenced to be hung. This in many respects
has been the most remarkable criminal
case in the annals Of the Pacific coast.
For mouths the whole country was alive
over the proceedings as published in the
daily papers, but as the months went ty
into years and the case dragged itself
from court 10 court. interest in the result
began 10 abate, and even the circum-
stances attending the murder have faded
from the public mind. II is this delay
in our criminal courts, The granting of
new trials OH the most trivial technicali-
ties, that robs The law OF half its punitive
effect Lct,Sour courts establish the fac |,
that punishment. swift and sure, is to-be
melted out for every of, ne commit; ed
against the majesty of the law, and it
will do more to restrain crime and wee
than'all other Efforts combined. So far
as any moral effect in he case Of Durraut
is concerned. it has been utterly lost nv
the dilatoriness of the punishment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
GREAT WHEEL EVENT.
Progress Of the Race at Madison Square
Garden

Madison Square Garden,,N. y. ,Dec.10.
Riverre grew careless shortly before
noon and fell, receiving slight injuries.
He resumed riding Tie trainers of the
leaders beg that Gray, the colored rider,
he compelled to leave the track, as his
riding is unsteady. Schnn 81 Keeps to -
steady pace, and nothing tempts him to
change his gait. Hale, Rice and Riverre
may spring or slow up, but Schinncr
never attempts to follow them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

If the perls of his trip are to be meas
ured by the size of the insurance policy
taken out by Mr.. Vanderbilt Tuesday,
before beginning his travels around the
world. he must he expecting to have a
pretty lively time of it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

The Hallett &; Davis bargain has hene
sold. We sill have n bargain in two
other uprights. We also have some new
uprights for rent, and, should you after
six months wish to purchase, will apply
rent paid to purchase. j. Il. Rogers 81
Co., | ] South Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

France must have read Mr.. McKinley's
message through glasses of wonderful
magnifyfng power, to see in il San act of
war; with Spain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
EXPLOSION IN A FURNACE.

EXPLOSION N 4 FURNACE 2
Milwaukee, Dc. 10.-ln an explosion,
followed by fire. this morn AZ 1T the
plant of tie illinois Steel Company, two
men were seriously injured The roof
and the walls OF the blast furnace caved
in.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
HAY DIMES WITH VICTORIA

London, Dee. i0.-United States Am
bassador Hay and Mrs. Hay will dine as
the guests OF Queen Victoria at Windsor
this evening, and spend the night ut the
castle.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
VENEZUELA PEACEFJrt.

Washington, Dec. .10-The State De
nartment to-day. received word to sthe
effect that indications of peace continues
indefinitely.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

There comes at least one season every
year when.uo matter how cramped nnan-
cially we may be. nor how dark the flu
ture. monetarily, that stares us in tie
face. We seem to lay aside all carking
cares of financial sort, and give cur
selves over to the luxury of spending.
PEI haps it is well that this is so, for there
is much about this custom of Christmas
shopping that brings cut all that is best
and most unselfsh in our natures; and
egen if we do sometimes feel, after the
holidays are over. that we have allowed
our generosity 70 get the better of our
judgment, the effect that it has had upon
our moral natures is more than conipen-
satiop for the Inconvenience It may en-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

A SPECIAL OFFER TO ALL WHO
WILL ENTER THE BUSINESS COL
LEGh BEFORE JANUARY /, 1888.
MAKE INQUIRIES
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11
TETTER, SALT-RHEUM AND EN-
JENA.

The intense itching and smarting. Incl.
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." applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad eases have
oeeh permanently cured by it. 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and IL
favorite remedy for sore nipples. charmed
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-11

Bicycle given away free. Goods che amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
LEWIS SELAU BROWN

Lewis Selah Brown, whose city nome was NO Si3
Uoncock-st Brooklyn and who lived in Bay Shore
for the greater part OF the year died In Brentwood
on SUNDAY Mr. Brown was born In Babylon al
most sixty-scvcn years ago. Going TO New-fork
city he purchased transfer business. which he
named the l.. $. Brown Transfer Company.
He made a speciality OF handling oysters for the
growers on Long Island. His son. Henry l.. Brown.
became his partner. and their offices are Mt Peck
Sin Mr. Brown from time time bought prop
erty H. brooklyn and Bay Shore. and for the last
low wears divided his time between the city and
Raw shore He had not been well for some years.
on sunday he was speaking to his son when he
feil forward out OF his chair. dead.
The funeral will he held in Bay Shore to-day and
the burial Will be In Babylon. He was one OF the
eldest odd Fellows on Long Island and several
iodens will send delegations TO the funeral. lie
leaves "A widow and n son.
Mir Brown was active In church work. having
hern al one time superintendent OF the Sunday
school OF the Sixth Street Baptist Church in New
Xnrlf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
TELEGRiPHIC NOTES.

san Francisco Sept 2oAfter having manta ,nhlS
possession Of the Council Chamber uninterruptedhy
for forty-eght hours. the eight members o. ,s
ousted Board of Supervisors were forciply ee.h,S
by "A squad OF police under Captain Whitman t,.'
morning and the Board quietly TOOK poss,yh,.
sion During the excitement which ensued on s,
arrival OF the police Supervisor Biggy eft nisM,Iv
temporarily. and ex-Supervisor Britt proEi1hpSsan
slipped into the vacant chair and announced hs
termina ton to occupy II. Biggy attempted 10 e.S
Britt and a lively tussle ensued, but the oI t,cs
member OF the Board forcibly removed i'o~
the chamber bv the police.
MINNEAPOLIS Sept. 2O-Throe tramps held up
Great Northern cattle train at daylight TINS Hv
ing near Smith Lake. MINI. They made tnen III, Ma
To- the caboose where they robbed several lain rsin
mon Two OF the robbers jumped from the uss a.
while the third was arrested. He gave his nahie -
Fisher.
RIco Col Sept. 2O-Thc Bank Of Rico mas e!o M
us doors A notice posted saying that ~
hank closed in voluntary liquidation by order ~ n
II Mcclure president. Deposltors VIII pe paavuned
I'm and shortly Nothing definite can be !ea'"
AS 10 the liabilities -.
Kansas city No. Sept. 2O.-Two robbers ma mas al
and armed. looted the parsonage or the Nh h city,
The Sacred Heart, on the OUTSKIRTS OF ne,.ts
compelling Father John Prendergast the a s race
pastor al the point of a revolver, TO keep nus The
to the wall While they ransacked the place ,,bie.
robbers secured SIS In money. set OF silver IA
ware n gold and n silver chalce. a watch a anu
pistol Father Pendergast and the househes'~
were the only persons In the parsonage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
II r.. DIl.TX.

Robert Edwin Dietz who died at Hampstead,
I.ong leland. Sunday. was born on January ), 1918.
I'm this city. at the corner Of Spring and Crosby
sts i'm a house built there by his grandfather.
who came to this country during the War for the
Independence OF the Colonies and who kept
tanncry on the corner OF Wooster and Spring SITS.
r. *. Dietz had six brothers and three sisters
and survived them all. In 1895 he started as hard
ware clerk with the firm of Woolf. Spies ~ clark
who were then doing large business In Maiden
Lane. Mr. Dctz was an old volunteer fireman,
having served in the department from 1877 To lsi?
He was "A member OF No. Hose Company when
used To he housed with Lady Washington NO
40 Engine Company In Elizabcth-st, and outhycd
All his companion members of this company. lie
was a pioneer In the manufacture OF artificial
lights in this city. having begun In 1910 10 manu-
fncture lamps, burners. gas fixtures. etc. When
Jenny Lind first appeared IN America the con
tract was awarded 10 Dietz Bros. Co. 10 IL
illuminate Castle Garden for the opening, ana when
II r. Barnum opened his first museum on the
southeast corner OF Broadway and Ann-st. Dietz
Rros had the contract to fit II throughout
with gas fixtures. When kerosene first came into
use Mr. Dietz and his brothers In 1851 invented
the first hat-wick chimney burner About 100
the Die;zes opened branch house in London.
England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
PELTrF FOR SUFFERING SEEKERS

SECRETARY AIGER HAsTENiNi THE WORK or
SENDING SUPPLIES TO ALASKA.
Washington Sept. ?0-Secretary Alger spent some
time this morning in conference with President
Wcarc and Michael Cudahy, of ;he Alaska Trans
portation and Trading Company, at his Office in
the War Department. They announced Their in
tentlon to make every effort to get much of the
supplies at 81. Michaes up the Yukon possible
and 1t Is expected that three more steamers can
be run UP before the river closes to navigation So
far no steps have been taken to insure the car
rage of supplies after the river closes by way Of
the mountain passes. such az Chilcoot. but II is
likely that this subject WI. now enlist the atten-
ton Of the company's officers. Mr.. Weare reported
that the steamer Humboldt will be ready to sail
from Seattle for St. Michaels next Thursday.
reau officers of the War Department to hasten the
preparations for the equipment OF the troops who
ar, to 20 to Alaska on that vessel. Mr.. Weare
said that the transportation company had for
the accommodation of this force suitable quarters
which would serve as a temporary post. and the
large supply OF stores at st. Michaels would pro-
vision them. II was arranged with him that the
companys agent at st. Michaels should accept
the vouchers OF observation-disclosures Randall who
will command the troops. so that the soldiers may
be paid regularly. The men are already on their
way to Seattle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-21
RrsuOp ROWE'S IMPRESSIONS.

San Francisco Sept. M-The Right Rev. Peter 7.
Rowe or the Episcopal Church. after an absence OF
two years in Alaska and along the Yukon River mas
returned TO civilization and is staying for few days
In this city. He reached the Klondlke about the
time the excitement was at its height and is OF Inc
opinion tina; the stories tod OF the mineral resources
OF the region are not at all exaggerated When
asked as TO his opinion relative TO the outlook ior
those who have gone into the country this year. inc
Bishop said:
While there Is sure to be some privaton ana
want, still | do not believe there will be many cases
OF actual starvation"
While on the Yukon the Bishop paid consderao'e
attention the natural features OF the country ano
he expresses the belief that while the valley OF .ne
Yukon will never be great agricultural couhuM
there many varieties OF vegetables that VI"
pra vol hero