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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Ex-Queeu Liliuokaiani has formally
protested a'nst the annexation of Haw-
ali by the United States, and it is be-
lieved in many quarters that she has been
plotting for her restoration to power un-
der Japanese protectorate. AS the au-
thority of the ex queen has been over
thrown for several years it would seem
to be much better policy for her to quietly
submit to the inevitable. In that case
Congress might vote her reasonable pen
sion; but if she puts on too manv airs,
public opinion in this country will decide
that she is not entitled to anything, and
her last state will be much worse than
her first.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

The Japanese minister at Washington
is said to be seriously offended with the
course of Secretary Sherman in neglect
ing to inform him of the Hawaiian treaty
when Great Britain and other govern.
ments were notified that the document
was about to be signed. 1t begins to look
like Japan had serious designs upon the
islands and Las been baked by the prompt
action Of the ADMINISTRATION in preparing
to annex them to the United States. If
the Orientals are spelling for fight I'm
Gle Sam can accommodate them and give
them all they want in short time.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

The stockholders of the Maritime Ca.
Lal Company of Nicaragua, at meeting
in New York city on the 10Th instant.
voted to issue as required over $3.50, 000,-
600 in per cent gold bonds, payable July
/, 1906. The statement of President HIGH
cock as TO the present status of the COM
pany was regarded as very encouraging.
From this it would appear that the canal
company will not wait any longer for the
United States government to guarantee
its bonds; but will go on with the work
and push it forward to completion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

The Pressmen's convention at Detroit,
Michigan, just before adjonrning adopted
strong resolution condemning the civil
service rules in the Government Printing
Office SC Washington, and the board of
directors were authorized to petition Con-
gress for reversal of the methods now
applied to skilled labor in the depart
ments. 1t is expected that much of the
civil service humbug will be done away
with during the Mckinley administration
and thereby pave the way for more
sweeping changes when Bryan is elected
in 1900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

1t is consoling to reflect while nearly
everything imported is taxed, that mat
ting has been put on the free list. This
will not, however, increase the popularity
of the present administration with the
women OF the country, rs it was effected
wholly through the efforts of the Demo
cratic minority in the Senate. If the
House should kill the amendment in con-
ference, it would be sad blow to house
keepers of the United States.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

1t is stated ir London that soon after
the jubilee Queen Victoria, on account of
her failing eyesight ami other physical
inftrmities, will abdicate in favor of the
Prince of Wales but power being some
thing all mortals will cling to until the
last, it is by no meas certain that the
good queen will relinquish the authority
which she knows so we'll how to use.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Secretary Sherman has stopped all re-
ports of his intended resignation by as
sorting alphabetically that he has no idea
of doing SO. This is thoroughly charac-
teristic of the Ohio statesman, who has
never been known to give up good thing
unless it was to get something better.
AS Assistant Secretary of State Day is
able to do most of the W ork falling upon
the head of the department there is no
need for Secretary Sherman to worry
himself, especially since he has already
done enough for his party to entitle him
to retirement upon pension.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22
ANOTHER ACQUITTAL.

Washington, June 21.-The trial of
Allen l.. Seymour, the New York broker,
charged with recusancy before the SEN
ate sugar investigating committee in '04,
began this morning before Judge Bradley.
He is the sixth witness to be tried.
Bradley instructed the jury tc acquit
Seymour on the ground that Seymour had
not been LEGALLY summoned.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

The terrible tornado ! is making it's
deadly power felt in countries heretofore
regarded as cut of it's range. On the 18th
instant, one of these gyrating terrors Wis
tied the outskirts of Paris, France, caus-
ing the death of twelve persons, and in
juring about fifty others. The danger
to property was likewise very great.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22
Washington advices saw the Japanese

Washington advices say the Japanese
government was both surprised andydis-
gusted when information OF the signing
of the Hawaiian annexation treaty was
received at Toxic, all of which rather
helps to substantive the rum6r that the
little Japs were preparing to scoop down
upon the islands and appropriate them as
a part of their empire.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Pacific coast and Western State polite
ians have not as yet received much re cog.
milton in the way of foreign appointments,
but are looking after their interests with
wide open eyes. Senator Mcbride ann
Representatives Ellis and Tongee, of Ore.
gon, Informed the President Saturday
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

that they had some good men wanting
consulates, and he promised to help them
all he could. Col. John S. Mosby will
also get good position of that character
in China or South America. President
Mckinley seems to have much more re-
gard for the party that elected him than
the great Grover did.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Breakfast. % cents; dinner, % cents;
supper % cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22
THE TRUE REMEDY.

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chief," says: "We WON'T keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take it's place in our home, as in it
we have II certain and sure cure for
Coughs, Colds, Whoopiug Cough, ETC.
1t is idle to experiment with other rene
dies. even if they are urged on you rs
just as good AS DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. They are not as good, because this
remedy has record of cures, mi besides
it is guaranteed. 1t never fails y 81, sfy.
Trial bottles free at Massie's Pharmacy,
100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Strawbei Try Ice Cream made of fresh
Strawberries att. ]. Catogni's.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

FOR RENT.-Three or four nice I'M
furnished rooms, corner Park street and
Fifth avenue g. ". 61S1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Washington correspon hents are still
busy outlining Cuban policy for Pres
ident Mckinley; but as the Ohio Napoleon
has his own way of doing things some
times he may disappoint all of these wise
acres by doing exactly the opposite OF
what they predict. It is now said that
General Woodford, the newly appointed
minister to Spain, when he enters upon
his duties about II month from now, will
Use his best endeavors to bring the Cuban
war to an end on the basis of autonomy
for the people of the island and division
of the war debt between the colony and
the mother country The belief is fur.
ther expressed that Spain will consent
to such an agreement; but as the Cuban
revolutionists have all along insist ed
on absolute independence, it is more Than
probable that they will refuse to accept
any such settlement. In that event the
United States government will probably
allow the combatants to continue the
conflict without any further attempt at
mediation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

If you once use it you will never agai
be without it. Pond's Extract Is nature
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j.. j. Catogni
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

JUST RECEIVED-20O pounds old
fashioned Marsh Maliows, the best; good
for sore throat. In half-pound boxes, 20
cents; one pound boxes, 40 cents j. j.
CATOGNI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Breakfast, 20 cents; dinner, % cents:
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets) "A. j.
Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

When you are suffering from Catarrh
or Cold in the head you want relief right
away. Only 10 cents is required to test
It. Ask your druggist for the trial size
of Ely's Cream Balm, or buy the SOC
size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, So Warren ST., N. Y.
City.
l was afflicted with catarrh last au-
tumn. During the month of October 1
could neither taste nor smell and could
hear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured
it.-Marcus Geo. Shanutz, Pathway,
n. J.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22
WA N t S.
FOR RENT.

DESIRABLE ROOMS, BOTH UP.
per and lower, fol- rent at 80 Salem ave"
ME 8. w. Small families preferred
6 90 3t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

WHY JACK AND JILL FELL DOWN.
Jack and Jill went mp the hill
TO fetch pail of water
TO quench r. fire in papa's store
A thing they hadn't oughter.
For papa was so we'll insured
He didn t want the water
He knocked poor Jack and Jill right
down
And collected shortly after.
Jack and Jill's father carried insurance
in companies represented by LANIER
GRAY, Real Estate, Rental and Insul.
ance agent, No ia Campbell avenue w. :;
therefore he knew he would get his
money.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22

Bread, Rolls, Cinnamon Buns, hot every
evening. j. j. Catogni
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-22
FOR A NEW PRISON,
Many Reasons Why Roanoke IS the
Proper Place.

Mr.. o. l.. Stearnes, of Salem ,vr,tss
the following letter to Roanoke citizen
relative to the move to secure the erection
here OF new State Penitentiary. Mr..
Stearnes gives excellent reasons WHY
Roanoke should be selected. Following
is the letter:
Mr.: l.. q. Lookabill, Roanoke, Va.
Dear SIR: In reply to your inquiries,
etc.. it is crafty ing to note that here and
there throughout .the Old Dominion our
people are awakening to the absolute need
OF enlarged and new and better prison
quarters for the convicts of the State; and
that, to meet this necessity, some of Roa-
noke's progressive business men are dis.
cussing with increasing interest the prop.
nsition to locate a second State prison at
Roanoke. shall be glad to give any fur.
ther information possess.
In my article in The Times of February
18th last, referred to the present over.
crowded condition OF our convicts in Rich
mond, and the pressing need of new and
modern cell building there, besides more
suitable hospital facilities, and new laun-
dry and cooking quarters.
A new State prison is necessity. HUI
manity demands this. No one will deny
that grave condition confronts us, and
the fair name of old Virginia requires that
it be met with due regard for convenience
cost, economic advantages, and the mater
ial welfare of the State
THE PRESENT STRUCTURE
in which the male convicts are confined,
built long before the war, is entirely mad
equate to the needs of IL modern prison.
1t was never intended to accommodate
more than half the number who are at
present crowded like cattle into those
miserable, Anticipated cells. There were
five hundred and seventy eight convicts
sent to our penitenuiary last year. For
varied reasons the terms of many are
| shortened every year, while many are
pardoned outright. They get rid of them
for every possible reason. Epidemics
have from time to time spread havoc in
the prison, aggravated by their crowded
condition, and the lack of decent facilities
for nursing and looking after the sick.
Yet we have to-day more than sixteen
hundred State convicts, and their mum.
Der is steadily growing. In the last year
they have earned their maintenance, and
more than
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
PERSONAL.

Thos. NJ. Martin, Benton, Ark, is an appli-
can't for position in the Government bath
house at Hot Springs. He was born in Tonnes
see. aud was and old-line Wing. When the
war broke out he refused to GO into the rebel
army and lay in the woods four months before
he could get through to the Union lines. Two
pilots tried to take him through and failed.
He finally got through to Nicholasville, KY,
whore he enlisted and served through the war
He went to Arkansas 90 years ago. and has had
a tough time of it, politically and socially
since he has always been an outspoken Repub-
lican. aud this was not popular in that locality.
A medal of honor has been presented to Wal
lace A. Beck with, Of New London, Conn.,, late
private. Co. F, 21st Conn.,, for distinguished
galantry in action at the battle of Fredericks-
burg, Va, Dec. Is, 1862. This soldier gallautly
responded to a call for volunteers to man a
battery, serving with great beroism until the
termination of the engagement.
A medal of honor has been awarded to
Francis B. Hall. of Plattsburg. N. Y, late Chap
lain, 10th N. Y, for distinguished gallantry in
action at the battle of Salem Nights, Va, May
8. 1868. Chaplain Hall voluntarily exposed
himself to heavy fire during the thickest OF
the fight, and carried wounded men to the rear
for treatment and attendance.
A medal of honor has been presented to
Michael Sewers, of Imperial, Pa, late private
Co. L, 4th Pa. Cav, for most distinguished gal
lantry in action at Strong Creek Station, Va.
Dec. l. 1864. This soldier, his horse having
been shot from under him, voluntarily and or
foot participated in the cavalry charge made
upon one of the forts, conducting himself
throughout with great bravery.
It looks now as if Col. ]. Fl. Brigham, o
Ohio, will be appointed Assistant Secretary O
Agriculture. Col. Brigham, made an excellent
record with the Goth Ohio, and for years hai
| been the head Of the National Grange, Patrons
| of Husbandfy, which Endorsed him for Secrs
tary Of Agriculture.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
kRTIcLEs FORTHCOMING.

TIE BATTLE OF FAIR OAKS, OR
SEVEN PINES. By Naj.-Gem H. NJ
Plaisted. formerly Lieutenant Colonel of the
J1h He, and attersraYd Major-G General Of
TolaRtoers.
ITRIyG ON FORT SUMTER. a thrilling
rory Of young Ohio mechanic who acas
sn Charleston at the time. and Das compelled
10 join The rebels, but srho afterwards escdprd
and sesred three gears in a Union regiment
IN AND OUT OF CHARLESTOK. By
Il. o. B., young Connecticut man, aeho
sas caught in Charleston at the opeaing Of
hosfilities.
"REMINISCENCES OF GETTYSBU RG.
By jos. Fulton, d. d., Men London, Pa.
S.ABERS AGAIN TO THE FRONT An
account Of The CduGlry Raids around Cor
snh BY Birney Mclean, I'd Iowa Car.
REBEL DEFENSE OF FORT WAGEER,
etc BIZ James H. Harold, Lieutenant LIST
n. j.. Eng.
CHATTANOOGA, LOOKOUT MOUNT
AN, AND MISSION RIDGE By Col.
Lyman Bridges, Chief Of ARTILLERY, Foarti
Corps, San Leandro. Cal.
TIE PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN RE
SERVES. an account Of Their Service
from Cold HarJor 10 Appomattox. By x. T.
McB,ide, Co. c, 1904 Pa, Manhattan. Kan
ACROSS THE PLAINS IN 1853. b,
3dmdrac,n Reduced Falls Mimi
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
The Senator from Kansas.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Com
missioner of Pensions is not bothering me
one-half so much as to have this State of
Kansas send to the Senate man who did
all he could to destroy this glorious Union
of ours, and especially this great soldier
State. 1t looks to me that the Dem0pocrats
wanted to give the old soldiers q slap in the
face. This man Harris may have taken the
oath of allegiance to the United States, but
he never took it to us old soldiers. He will
be just like Vest, of Missouri-vote against
us every time that he can get chance. AS
far as am concerned would good deal
rather have had PETER, for he would stay
by his old comrades.
Now, comrades, don't you fret about the
Commissioner of Pensions, for have perfect
confidence in President Mckinley; he will
not put man in there who will hamper us
in any way.
heartily indorse THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE Service Pension Bill, and every COM
rade ought to take the great soldiers paper.
l mean to take it as long as can raise the
amount.-GEORGE OUsTERHOU1, Conway
Springs, Kan.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
wants the Per Diem Bill.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: l desire,
with others, to express through the columns
of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE my view Of the
Service Pension Bill, and in order to be
brief will simply give an illustration.
A man volunteers in 1851 or 1862 for three
years. or during the war, for 500 bounty
and $13 per month. Serves in the field in
hard marches and exposures by day and by
night, in many hard-fought battles, and fl
nally, after years of such service, is wounded
and sent to the hospital, being discharged
therefrom on account of wounds received in
action as no longer fit for duty in the serv-
ice.
Now. after more than three decades have
nassed. when by prudent and careful living
he is permitted yet to live, though but q
wreck on the shores of time, and with at
least 10 years added to his natural life, he
receives the paltry sum of 50 per month
from benefcent Government for support
in his declining years.
On the other side Of the question, a man
in the later years of the war enlists for, say,
nine months for 81 800 bounty and SIG per
month. goes on an excursion at Uncle Sans
expense as far as Washington, and remains
there long enough (froms three to nine
mon,hs) to take in the many places of in
terest at the Nations Capital. He then re-
ceives his discharge and returns home, much
benefited by his short vacation and outing,
and under the $6-bill receives the same pen
sion as the long-service disabled man does.
This would illustrate the case of thousands
should that bill pass. It is very hard for
me to see any justice in 1t.
Give us The Per Diem Bill in addition to
| disability pension, which would be the
only just and proper Service Pension Bill.
| think it is time that long-service men re-
ceived some recognition from pension legis'
lation.-O. M. Allen, Co. A, 151st N. Y.
Clayton, N. j.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, ID. c., FEBRUARY is. 1897.
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themselves and families than any other that
they can find. 1t lisa superior paper IN every
respect. and constantly strives 10 lead all the
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has no "boiler plate" stuff or Syndicate
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and independent. 1T serves no party, and
has no entangling alliances with any men
or faction. 1t aims only to represent the
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The paper should be in every family, and
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scribe for it themselves, but to endeavor to
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The country gives so much of the best read
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The National tribune., 1897-02-18
ARTILLERY AID MUsKETRY FIRE.
In his report Of the battle of Stone

ARTILLERY AND MUSKETRY FIRE.
In his report Of the bottle of Stone
River, Gen. Rosecrans says:
Of14.56O rebels struck by our missiles, it
is estimated that
10000 rounds of artillery hit 728 men.
100000 rounds Of musketry hit 1882
men.
This would make an average of q cannon
shots to hit one man, and 145 musket shots
to hit one man.
From this it would seem that the men
of the Army of the Cumberland were
much more expert "killers" than the
average soldiers, at least in European
armies. In European wars, it is esti-
mated that it takes more than mans
weight of metal to kill him, and that it
takes about 700 musket shots to hit a
man.
At Gravelotte, after the French had
suffered a prolonged, severe, and appar-
emily destructive fire from 800 pieces OF
German artillery, Gen. Sheridan rode
over the ground, and found that the
killed did not average one man for each
piece of artillery.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
LIFE OF GEN. SHERIDAN.

No. u of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
LIBRARY is now out. 1t is Life of
Gen. Phil III. Sheridan, by John Nc
Elroy. 1t is handsome 32-page book
let, containing in compact, concise form
ali the salient facts in Gen. Sheridan s
wonderful career. 1t is illustrated by
pictures Of Sheridan as Brevet Second
Lieutenant and as General, copy Of
Taylor's picture of Gen. Sheridan at
Dinwiddie Courthouse, the war horse
"Rienzi," Sheridan's tomb at Arlington,
etc. Price FIVE cents. Six copies for
% cents.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18

No. IA, NATIONAL TRIBUNE Ii
HRARY, being a sketch of the Life of
Admiral Farragut, is now ready. This
is historical gem, and ought to be in
the possession of every lover of Ameri-
can history. The description of the
Capture of New Orleans, Attack on
Port Hudson, Battle of Mobile Bay and
the fight with the rebel ram Tennessee
are pen-pictures of absorbing interest
il will be sent postage prepaid upon re
ceint of Eve cents per copy.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18

TENNESSEE has pledged 81 to the
Battle Abbey fund for every soldier she
had in the rebel army. She claims this
will make her donation $4,000. This
effectually disposes of the absurd "only
100000 men" story. Tennessee had
159,353 men Of military age in 1850.
She furnished 1902 men to the Union
army, and still gave $4,000 regular
troops to the rebels, besides a horde OF
irregulars.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
"FAIR OHIO"

"Fair Ohio" is now out, and is taking
like wildfre. Everyone who gets copy
wants more for his friends and acquaint-
ances. 1t captivates all who hear it, and
they want the words and music for them
selves. 1t fills long-felt want in their
hearts and minds for an appropriate
song for their grand old State. Sent to
any address postpaid on receipt Of five
cents
The National tribune., 1897-02-18

surprisingly few of these regiments which
did not have a sharp taste of battle, and
an equally-astonishingly large proportion
which suffered losses equal if not greater
than the average among the earlier
regiments. That they all did not was
simply the chance Of war. They all did
their duty where they were placed by
their superior officers. The few who got
off with small or no loss merely had
good luck.
The National tribune., 1897-02-18
OLD IRONsIDES.
The Old Frigate Constitution.

The Old Fri0atc Constitution.
BY G. W. BRONSON. FALL RIVER. MASS.
Tear not her tattered ensign dowp
Still let il wave on high,
For Drawer banner never yet "a
Has beaconncd Freedoms sky
Let not our modern ironclads
Laugh at her wooden walls.
Till on them-as so oft on her
The storm of battle falls.
II is the heart that makes defense.
Upon the land sea;
Brave souls. alone. can surely form
A bnlwark for the Free.
Then steer her to the Nations heart,
Where she may safely dwell;
N, fabric floating on the sea
nobler tale can tell.
Let children tread the classic deck
Mid trophies of the brave,
And they will bring her stouter hearts
When country calls to save.
The above was given by 500 children at Borden
School, and is published at their request.