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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

IN tins matter, and suggested, as had
several others, that better results might
lie obtained by first ascertaning what the
exact situation in the Senate was Mr..
Piatt, of New York, did not attend. Mr..
llama and Mr.. Foraker, of Ohio, were
present and participated in the proceed.
lngs only as intensely interested specta-
tors
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
A STORMY SESSION.
North Carolina House Wrestling
Over the Lease.

Raleigh, \. c., March Cat | O'Clock
today the house of representatives took
up the Grant substitute bill (lease bill of
the North Carolinn railway, and up to
this hour, II O'Clock, the house is in SEES
sion.
The enemies OF the lease, discovering
they were in the minority, resorted to fiji.
clustering to delay action. During the
afternoon and night Representatives Cook,
l'usk and Sutton occupied the chair, ali
opposed TO the lease and refused to recog-
ME the majority, and by dildtory mo.
lions and other tactics have been able to
prevent the minority adopting the Grant
substitute. The house stands about 60
for the lease and - against on motions
as recognized by the chair
Speaker lleilman, for reasons of his
own, was not in the chair
Upon several occas ions during the SEES
sion liar" and othere pthets..were freely
exchanged and once or twice members
were only prevented from coming to blows
by the interference of friends.
1t is clearly the object of Governor
russell to obstruct legislation on this
bill and it looks now rs if all other need
ful legislation would 90 by default, rs
the legislature will adjourn next Tues
day.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
FOR S2O

You'll DE SURPRISED TO SEE
WHAT SPLENDID SPRING SUITS
WE RE MAKING FOR 5000
TIE VERY sAlARrHsT or NopnY
PATTERNS, ALL WOOL AND WE'LL.
WEARING; FACT Is, You'll HAVE
no PAY $4,000 At MOST PLACES
FOR CLOTHES NOT so GOOD.
GlLKESON X TAYLOR,
MATTERS AND FuENlsmEES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
e. BACH UPRIGHT PIANO.
50 10

One slightly used Kranich & Bach
upright piano, full size, l.2 octaves in
good order and tune, for 5000, on easy
payments. Stool and cover free Origi
nally sold for $40. lIobbe Piano Com
pany.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
A GOVERNMENT MOVE

Madrid, March 6.-The government has
decided to hold the coming military ma
noeuvres in the province of Catalonia in
view of the prevailing suspicion that IL
Carlist movement Is contemplated in that
part of Spain.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
DIED N A HOTEL.

New York, March 6.-Edward M. Wal
len, prominent architect of New De
cntur, Ala, was found dead in his room
mt the st. Nicholas Hotel at noon o.day.
Heart disease is supposed to have caused
his death.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

stall while he was governor of Ohio.
They were accomp panied by II number OF
ladies. Then he went into the East
room to shake hands with another great
crowd o; visitors
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
AT STARVATION POINT

lshpeE'ing, Mich, March 6-Thc con
dition of the striking miners at Norway
Is desperate. Two hundred families are
on the verge of starvation. The miners
at the Aragon struck two months age.
Ihcy nave asked to be taken back at the
Ola iate,. mt have been refused. The
m'hers union and local cha rites are I'M
able TO cope with the situation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
TURKISH vEssEl. wRECKED

Athens March Ga Turkish gun.
boat, believed to be the Euphrates, has
been wrecked on the coast % Epirus.
The fate of her crew is not reported.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
4. NJ. SEYMOUR, Sachem
ATTENTION. SIR KNIGHTs

All members of the knights of the
Golden EAGLE are requested to meet at
their hall Exchange Building, Sunday,
March :, ut Up. IN. sharp. Important.
by order of the y. c. JNO. i. B3IZZIE,
NJ. of r.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
IMPORTANT LODGE NOTICES,

ATTENTION, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
All meiibers of Osceola Lodge, Knights
OF d'ythias, NE hereby requested to meet
at O'Clock Monday morning ut the hall
to attend the funeral of Brother J. A.
Woody.
j. II. BRYAN,
Chnncall0r Cn,,,,,nu.in.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

Mangus Il Paynter, the Commerce
street shoe dealers, are Offering some rare
bargains in special lines OF ladies' and
gents shoes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
u IT. DIN y N,
Chancellor Commander
NOTICE TO RED MEN.

There will be IL called meeting of Hia
watha Tribe, No. &C. I. o. II. NJ at Red
Mems Hall ut 2:30 o'clock p. m. today
Sunday to attend the funeral of the wife
OF Brother j. b. Newton. All Red Men
are invited.
Il. NJ. SEYMOUR S,cbop
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
CIGAR FREE.

With every 10 cent purchase ut Hop
croft's, Jefferson street. All the latest
periodicals and papers on hand. A full
stock of fine cigars and tobacco
Prompt and polite attention to ALL
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

can offer yon the best flooring, cell.
ing ana dressed boards in the city for the
price. j. II. WILKINSON.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
HIS FIRST
PROCL ANA ton.
Mr. Mckinley Calls an Extra SEES
sion of Congress.

IT WILL MEET ONLY TO RECEIVE
SUCH COMMUNICATIONS AS MAY
BE MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE,
WHICH MEANS THAT ONLY
SUCH BUSINESS WILL BE
TRANSACTED AS MAY BE d.
RECTED BY THE PRESIDENT
MUST ACT ON NEW TARIFF.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
EXISTING
CONDITIONS"
Republican Senators Much Worried
Over THE Situation.

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ENOUGH
VOTES IN THEIR PARTY TO EFF.
FEET AN ORGANIZATION OF THE
SENATE-THE APpoINTEE FROM
KENTUCKY WILL PROBABLY BE
TURNED DOwN-BASING GREAT
EXPECTATIONS ON MIR. KYLE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
Worth makes the wheel,
Bat wlot VI 1t, tho rattlctrap.

TITS only a step in one way from the
mediocre wheel to the wheel of perfec.
tion both may be made on the same ma
chiners. 'Tis II long stride in another;
they may lonk the same on the surface,
but hand service and usage will tell the
tale of difference.
The SFEARNS is made throughout by
best mechanics, according to our best
knowledge. 1t is as good under the
enamel as on the surface.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

MIR. MILTON COIN AND MIR.
DAVID JONES, OF LYNCHBURti.
WILL BE AT THE PONCE DE LEON
HOTEL MONDAY. WITH "a COM
PLETE LINE OF SAMPLES OF
SPRING SUITTNGS FOR GENTLE.
MEN. THIS LINE EMBRACES ALL.
THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON.
X: Jones REPUTATION AS \
CUTTER IS UNENCELLED IN HIS
PROFESSION
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
rhn wEArHAa

- Forecast for Virginia: Fair, preceded
by showers in the early morning;
slightly colder; nOrtheasterIy winds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07

washington, March 6.-Presdent Nc
hiniey's first official proclamation was
issued this afternoon With the attestation
OF Secretary of State Sherman. 1t reads
as follows:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-07
CABINET
SWORN in.
An Interesting Ceremony at the
White House.

ALL THE NEW CABINET OFFICERS
PRESENT EXCEPT GAGE, WHO
HAS THAT FUNCTION PERFORM
ED FOR HIM AT THE TREASURY
DEPARTNIENT-TH CEREMONY
WAS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE
1 SUPREME COURT MEMBERS.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
THE FIRST ROUND.
South Washington Defeats the stand
ard OIL Company.

South Washington Defeats the Stand
ard OIL Company.
The people of South Washington yester-
day won the first battle in their legal war
fare against the Standard Oil Company.
Judge Hagner deciding that the works of
the company in South Washington must
be abolished after June 1, and also en-
jo;rirg the companys construction Of ad-
ditions to Its tanks and warehouses in that
section, near South Capitol and K streets.
This decision of Judge Hagner was made
upon the petition Of Mr. John J. Oeser of
1000 South Capitol street and Others who
complained that the buildings and tanks
of the company are situated in close prox-
indty to their houses; that the odor of the
oil Is injurious TO the health of themselves
and families, and that because of passing
locomotives and an adjacent round house
there Is constant danger of fire. Some of
the tanks, 1t was alleged, contain gasoline
ard some coal Oil, and 1t was claimed that
they leak. The compliments charged that
Notwithstanding all this the District Com
missioners diSre garded their protest. against
permitting the erection Of additional works
by the company.
The company denied the allegations of
the Complainants, and many af1idavits were
submitted to the court by either side.
can be TO doubt of the existence of the
obnoxious odors, and 1t might as well be
said, he remarked, that wood will not burn
as to say that oil does not SMELL The
judge commented upon some of the affi-
davits submitted by the company many
of them being, he thought, palpably err
roneous. He concluded that the complain
ants had made out such a case as entitled
them to the relief asked by them, and he
decreed as above stated.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Death of Mr.. John Herring.

Mr.. John @. A. Herring, who for many
years has had charge of The division of
the territory Of the Adams Express Com
pany of which Washington is a part, died
suddenly of heart failure yesterday after
noon at the Holland House, New York,
where he had gone. to attend the annual
meeting of the stockholders Of the COM
pany. which takes place in that city today.
MT Herringwas at the time Of his
death the oldest managing director Of the
Adams Express Company. and had worked
his way up from the position of messenger.
He entered the service of the company No
vember 7, 1852, and consequently had been
with 1t almos. forty-flve years.
HIS f1rst run was between Baltimore and
Richmond, and he continued on this route
Until the breaking out Of the war. During
that period he was stationed at Balti-
mere. Later he became superintendent Of
the company's lines south.
In the latter part of 1880 he was trans
ferred to Philadelphia and given charge
Of all the lines operated by the Adams
EXPRESS Company east Of the Ohio river
and extending to Jersey. City, in which
there were more than 1,6OO agencies. In
his younger days Mr.. Herring was fond of
military pursuits and at one time was
memEer Of the staff of Governor Swami of
Marylsnd. The arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been completed.
Evening star., 1897-02-10

lowing Inauguration day. March 4 next
will be a public holiday in the District of
Columbia, and the schools will be closed
On that day by operation of law without
the necessity of action by the board of
trustees.
In answer to an inquiry on the subject
Supt. Powell said that flags are being pur-
chased for all the public school buildings
In accordance with the act of Congress
making provision for the same, and all
the buildings will be supplied within a very
short tine.
Douglass Day.
DR.. Shaod called attention to the ap-
preaching celebration of Douglass day" in
the colored schools. and suggested that au-
thority be granted for the collection Of
voluntary contributions on that occasion
for the benefit Of the daughter Of John
Brown. who is in destitute circumstances.
He explained that the children would not
be expected to give more than cent each
to the fund. but II any of them desired to
ion the collection would be an excellent
lesson in charity and gratitude to the col
ored children. He made a motion that
the board give the necessary authority.
Mrs. Terrell seconded the motion and
made an earnest appeal in the same di-
rection. TIE motion was adopted
Mrs. Stowell said she was not altogether
satisfied with the official designation OF
Mr.. Lane as director Of High Schools" as
1t seemed to her to tronch somewhat on
the prerogatives of lis superior, the super
intendent. To test the sentiment of the
board she moved that the title be changed
to supervising principal Of High Schools" ="
The motion was put to a vote and was
lost. In order to correct q popular mis-
apprehension it may be stated that DR..
Lanes duties are confined to the white
High Schools, and he has no jurisdic ton
over the colored High School,
Evening star., 1897-02-10

Increased consumption, but, on the con-
trary, have been the greatest sufferers by
the efforts of the new rivals to supply the
wants of the market
The traffic Is closely watched by those
contending for Its carriage, and some time
since ii was discovered that gas coal was
being brought to the sea and used for
steam purposes. An investigation devel-
oped that something like 800, 600 tons had
been moved subject to this criticism, one
third by the Pennsylvania and two-thirds
by the Baltimore and Ohio, but by consent
of those two roads 1t has been treated as
bituminous shipments.
THE others interested, perhaps quite nat
urally. complain of the Pennsylvania and
the Baltimore and Ohio companies carrying
In excess of what is shown by statistics
for the time Immediately preceding 1S6 to
be their normal share. These figures seem
to demonstrate that the Pennsylv ania and
the Baltimore and Ohio nave suffered a
loss of business by reason of the opening
of new fields In other territory. hut the
loss seems to have been lodged with the
latter rather than with the former. al
though the Baltimore and Ohio apparently
regained some of its business, which 1t
claims is attributable to its furnishing
transportation facilities that were hereto
fore lacking, enabling mines in operation
to increase their output and old mines
which have been closed for years to re-
open."
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Golden Cross Notes.

Goodwill Commandery elected additional
representatives to the Grand Commandery
in the persons of John w. Musson, regular,
and Philip H. Branson. alternate The
good of the order committee was enlarged.
Mrs. johnson and J. w. Humphrey being
added thereto. Past Grand Commander
Perry presented jewel of p. N. c. to tho
retiring noble commander, who responded
with a neat speech.
National Commandery will initiate four
members on February p.
At Trinity's visitation 42 per cent OF its
membership was present knight Fulton
was the orator of the evening.
Ideals visitation on January % was
marked by two excellent addresses from
Grand Prelate Venable and Past Grand
Commander Ehle.
Meridian has a long sick roll, among
these i'll being Ladies Maddox and Smith
and Messrs. Wilkerson. Maddox and
Walker.
In the District Of Columbia the Order Of
the Golden Cross numbered about $50 &C.
cording to official records, on January 1,
1897. an increase of 40 during the past
year.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
THE BROTHER HELD,
Young Jones to Stand Trial for Shoo-
ing His Brother.

After the report of the case was closed In
The Star of yesterday. the jury of inquest
summoned to investigate the cause Of the
death Of Robert Jones rendered q verdict
that he was killed by pistol In the hands
OF his brother, John Guy Jones.
The prisoner made a statement before the
jury and related how the quarrel began
over piece of bread which he had on his
plate and which his brother wanted. The
latter, he said, after beating him about the
face and head, left the house. The pris-
oner, during the absence of his brother
went into the room of DR.. G. g. Morris,
by whom he was employed, and took from
a box on mantel the pistol with which
the shooting was done.
When Robert returned to the house
which took place in about half an hour
he was carrying two beer bottles and as
he entered the door began "bluffing" him
John then pointed the pistol at Robert and
as he said, "biuffed" his brother, remark
ing, Now see what can do to you" Rob-
ert replied Go ahead" At that moment
the weapon, which was not seif-cocking
was discharged, and Robert fell mortally
wounded.
Efforts were made by Coroner Hammett
and various members of the jury to induce
the prisoner to tell why he took the pistol
from DR.. Morris room, but he steadily
maintained that he did not have any idea
of shooting his brother, nor could he offer
any explanation for his removing 1t from
the place where DR.. Morris had placed it.
Mrs. Anna Jones, mother of the prisoner
and also of the boy who was killed, was
much affected when she was Informed that
the verdict of the jury placed the RESPONSE
bility for the killing upon John, and that
he would be locked up in jail. While the
jury was celebrating upon the evidence,
she frequently asked the officer who had
charge of John what he was going to do
with him, being evidently under the i'm
preston that the jury would accept John s
statement that the shooting was accidental.
and she could then take him home with
her.
Later the prisoner was taken to jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
The Capitol Hi,i "Y.Y

What is to be known as the Capital Hill
was organized Saturday evening at the
residence of Mrs. Belle s. Luckett, DIstrict
secretary Of the Y branch OF the w. C. r.
q. Mrs. Margaret B. Platt,. District preei-
dent. organized the union; and gave q
brief talk on the work Of the departments.
The following officers were elected: Pres
sident, Miss Julia Fernaid; vice president,
tary, Miss Debbie Grimes: recording secre-
tary. Miss Ida Daley; treasurer, Miss EN-
ma Espey.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Local Federation of Labor.

An old-time gathering Of the local feder-
alton was assembled at their regular meet
ing last night. Over seventy delegates were
present when President James F. McHugh
called the meeting to order. Credentials
were presented by several organizations
and favorably acted upon. The action of
the Civic Center in their efforts to abolish
the alley houses now occupied by the poor
OF Washington and the rebuilding of more
habitable ones was heartily indorsed. The
approval OF every delegate was demon
strated, and, as one brother put 1t, 1.-The de-
struction of the ramshackled alley tene-
ments meant better morals, better health
etc, for the whole CITY," as well as better
times for the workingman, as the rebuild
ing meant employment for MANY
"A communication from the secretary of
the East Washington Citizens Association
inviting the cooperation of the federation
to secure the opening of the Congressional
Library evenings" was recorded, and the
lnnuence of that body pledged (una aimous-
ly) to aid the association.
Ihe Plasterers International Union dele
gates reported Increased interest and at
tendance at their meetings since the arri-
val Of the charter from the national body.
Inc delegate from the Shoe Clerks As
sembly reported that every prominent shoe
houSe in Washington, with the exception of
three on 1th street northwest, was observ-
ing the g o'clock closing movement The
assistance of organized labor was asked to
DrlnS the tnree recreant stores in line, by
not patronizing those shoe houses whose
doors were open after q o'clock in the
evening.
The contract committee waited upon Mr..
Kann In relation to his building improve
ments. and that gentleman informed them
that his work would be done by union
labor. 1t was reported that the National
Construction Company had the contract
for the Portner fats, and the proper COM
mittee was appointed to wait upon a rep
resentative of the firm in the interest Of
union labor.
The legislative committee made a very
encouraging report on the progress that
they were making with the bills they had
before Congress. The carriage makers ana
horse shoers complained that an express
company Of this city was discriminating
against Washington workmen by sending
their carriage and wagon work out of the
city and by employing non-union men to
shoe their horses. They asked the dele
gates to mention this to their friends who
patronize the company.
1t was reported that the plumbing on the
new post Office was let to a Philadelphia
firm who intended to bring $2.5O-a-day
plumbers to do the work for 1t.
w. c. Maidens, manager Of the labor
bureau, announced that there would he
general house-warmtng February l3 at the
bureaus new quarters In Red Mems Hall
C street between 9th and 7th northwest
Union labor is cordially Invited to inspect
the new home of the worlingman's library.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Gave Music and Linen.

The Willing Hearts Circle Of Kings
Daughters Of Waugh NJ. E. Church met at
the Bruen Home for Homeless Women and
Children at 1135 9th street, and gave a
musical and literary entertainment, fol-
lowed by chocolate. cake and fruit, making
gift to the home Of table linen. Those
belonging to the circle and furnishing the
program were: Mrs. Jessie Pierson. Mrs.
Lillian Armstrong, Mrs. Anna Thompson.
Mrs. Maggie Bush. Misses Mace and To-
Patten, Anna Weiss, Helen and Fannv
Loane, Lorena Ambrose, Violet Piers,n
and Masters Herbert and Ernest Thomp-
son.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
i. Campfire.

The last of series of meetings. under
the auspices of the committee on fraternal
relations, appointed by the department
commander in general orders No. 6, was
held at the rooms of Post No. 8 last even
ing These meetings, which had been a
success from the beginning, wound up in
an enthusiastic gathering of comrades, who
all seemed fully alive to the purposes of
the undertaking. and who were in entire
sympathy with the occasion which brought
them together. After an address ty COM
rade Weaver. the chairman, as to the OBJ
jects of the campfire, Comrade r. 8. Hop
kins was assigned to the duty. by the
post commander of Meade Post. Of an ad-
dress of welcome. which was given in elo-
quent and fitting terms. The program was
then taken up consisting of songs by the
Old Boys Quartet, Comrades Mckee, John
ston. Ployer and Clark; guitar and mando-
lin duet, by Messrs. Weber and Viemeyer,
banjo and mandolin duet, by Clemmons
and Viemeyer; recitations and songs, ty
DIR. H. H. Arnold: patriotic and stirring
address, by DR.. J. F. Raub. jr.. vice depart
ment commander. and music. by the North
east Washington String Sextet. In the
midst of the program bountiful lunch was
served. having been provided through the
generosity Of comrades OF Post No. s.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
HORSELESS CARRIAGE
A Washington Mans Ride Through
Crowded Streets.
AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED
The Carriage Works With Ease
and Rapidly.
WITH PNEU MATIC TIRES
A HIGH RATE OF SPEED
WITH PNEUMATIC TIRES

Written for The Evening Star
The writer recently had the pleasure of A
ride in horseless carriage In Cleveland
invented by Mr.. Alexander winton of that
city. Twenty-Five miles an hour on a city
street! This was the speed at which part
OF the distance from the factory 10 my
hotel was ridden in the horseless carriage.
AT the factory 1 was invited TO take a
front seat, the inventor taking seat by
my side. The movement OF a crank. and
knew by a slight vibration that the
motor was working. An attendant was
called to open the large sliding door of the
factory. At this time, 1 must confess I
feit somewhat uneasy; a feeling that next
we would dash through the doorway at a
breakneck speed. But not so. slight
movement of lever ani the carriage
moved out as slowly and smoothly as would
broken-cJwn street car horse. Reaching
the roadway We passed smoothly over the
gutter ana took the street car track. A
touch or a button by the foot OF the in.
Tentor and we were moving along the
Evening star., 1897-02-10
national Home for volusteer,,

The Secretary Of War has sent to the
House report Of the annual inspection Of
the several branches Of the national homo
for volunteer soldiers. During the year
there were LII deaths out Of a member,
ship of q .6S4. The branches are generally
in a good condition and the grounds ad.
mirahiy kept. In no particular. says the
report, is deterioration noted. and wherever
any change is being made 1t seems an i'm.
proyement.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. ). L. Purcell :hase been detached
from the Amphttrite ana ordered home on
three months leave. Eom1mnder CO. c.
Todd. detaehed from the Washingtep navy
yard. 25th instant and 0Fdered 1.-THE
Norfolk navy yard Marchff fA EuS1n N.
trite. Ensign N. T. Coianfans from steel
inspection at Harrisburg t& the Castine.