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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
OF CRETE.

Canea, Crete, Feb li.-Admira, Cane
varo, of the Italian navy, commanding
the united foreign naval forces here has
formally notified the commander of the
Greek squadron, Prince George of Greece.
of the occupation Of the town by the ma
rines of the foreign warships, with the
consent of the Turkish government
To this notice the Italian admiral add
ell the warning that the Greeks must
not make an attack upon the town,
which is under the protection of the flags
of the great powers
AS n result of Il conference Of the com
manders OF the foreign squadrons held on
board the Italian flagship to day, Admit
raj Canevaro sent II note to the Greek
consul informing him that any attack on
the part of Greece upon Canea, Retimo.
Sitia or lleraklion would be repulsed by
the warships of the powers. The consul
was also warned that all further hostile
action on the part of Christian insur-
gents ana Greek troops in other parts Df
the Island must cease ut once.
Since the occupation of the town by the
foreign marines order has been restored
in the suburbs and everything around
Cnnea is now quiet Foreign warships
are stationed here, ut Retimo and Sitia.
Athens, Feb. 1.-THE belief prevails
here that II diplomatic conference will
shortly be held in Berlin for the purpose
of settling the question of the union of
Crete with Greece. 1t is expected that
the matter will he decided in favor of
Greece and that Prince George will he
chosen prince Of the Island
! Anti-Turkish disturbances have occurr-
cd in Thessnly Shots have been cx-
changed ut Arta, on the Turkish frontier,
where Il Turkish guard across the border
was struck by bullet
| Col. Nassos, commanding the Greek
troops in Crete has received instructions
from the Government to avoid any en-
counter with the foreign forces on the
Island, hut to execute the orders of the
king. which are that he shall occupy the
Island and restore order therein.
The Macedonian and Cretaa commits
sioners have nrri red mt an agreement to
concentrate their efforts to securing the
Islands union with Greece
Constantinople Feb. 1.-THE Turkish
government persists in declaring that It
Is not to he inferred that there is or will
be any rupture of relations between Tur-
key and Greece from the fact chat Turkey
is determined to leave the settlement Of
the troubles III Crete to the European
powers.
The government has issued an order
for the mobilization Of the Turkish fleet
with the least possible delay.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
COLLEGE WORK FOR SILVER.
The University of Virginia the llcadquar-
tiers for the South

The University of Virginia the lIeadquar-
tiers for the South
Chicago, Feb. 11.-Chas. n. Crewsou.
of the University of Chicago, who was
prominently connected with the BRYAN
League of College Clubs during the recent
political campaign, has received IL letter
from Chairmun James X. Jones, Of the
Democratic national committee, urging
the Importance of recognizing the cubs
and starting at once ~ campaign of edu.
cation in the interests of free silve- for
the Presidential election of 1900''
senator Jones states that he has writ
ten similar letters to educational institu-
lions in various parts of the country.
lie intends to make. the University of
Virginia the head of the reorganization
work in the South, Harvard in the East.
Chicago University i'll the West Nelras.
ka University in the far West and the
University of California on the Pacijc
coast.
Tomorrow Il meeting will he held Mt
Chicago University by members of college
Bryan clubs and II permanent orcaniz;l-
ton will be formed for active work AMONG
the colleges in this section of the com.
try.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

SEWALL VERY MAD.
He Accused the Senate of Sharp
Practice Yesterday.

Washington, Feb. 17.-When Senator
Sewall of New Jersey, read the record
this morning and found that the post
masters ut Swedesbro, Bird ceton, Bay.
onnc, Atlantic City, Paterson, Ocean
CITY, Cramer Hill and Rockaway, in the
State of New Jersey, had been yesterday
confirmed he was filled with indigna-
ton.
The result was that when the Senate
went lnso executive session this evening
Mr. Sewall WIS liz IL state of mind thnt
caused him TO indulge in some criticism
of the means by which the combinations
had been secured. Mr.. Smith, the Dem.
ocratic Senator from New Jersey, resent
ell the intimation that the report from
the committee and the action of the SEN
nte had been secured in II way that was
not fair, and insisted that none OF Mr.
Sewall's rights OF privileges had been
Imposed upon
Mr.. Chandler, acting chairman of the
committee, stated that the committee by
yea and nay vote, Mr. Butler, Populist,
having the casting vote, had decided to
make II favorable reports nd the nominal
tions came up in the ordinary course of
business on the executive calendar
This did not meet the favor of Mr..
Scwnll and he wanted the combinations
reconsidered.
Mr.. Smith made no objection TO the
adoption OF IL motion recalling the confir-
nations from the President, but he will
resist motion to reconsider the action
oi the Senate which Mr. Sewall will make
ut the next executive session.
The nominations of Charles i. Ami
don. to be district judge TO; the district
of North Dakota, and VIM. III Munger,
to be district judge for the district of
Nebraska, went over until to morrow. 1t
was made very plain that both these judi
cial nominations are to be contested,
some of the Republicans believing that
they should be held up until after the
fourth of March,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
WITH PISTOLS DRAWN.
A Georgia Sheriff Subdues a Mob
With LynChing Proc|ivities.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. IA mob made n
rush for Edward G. Flanagan at the rail.
road station ut Decatur to. night after the
trial.
Sheriff Austin had started to bring his
prisoner into Atlanta, fearing to keen
him in the De Kalb County iail. For
three days there has been talk of lynch
ing Flanagan. and this morning his coun-
sci, w. G. Glenn. asked for Il mistrial,
stating that it was impossible to get II fair
trial on account of public sentiment.
Judge Gambler refused the request ard
stated that he and the sheriff would pro-
tect the prisoner. The judge did not
think there was a disposition to lynch
Flanagan. The people of De Kulb, how.
ever, are indignant ut the prospect of
Flanagan escaping the gallows on the
|. plea OF INSANITY
All day there We're mutterings in ard
around the court and when the sheriff
lett the building he was followed hv fifty
men He found as many more ut the
depot. The sheriff was not unprepared.
however, and when the crowd began 10
move on him hc and his deputies sur.
rounded their prisoner and with drawn
pistols threatened To shoot whoever at.
tempted to lay hands on Flanagan The
show of resistance cowcd the mob and
'"c Shcriii SIeppeu on the train III Il few
minutes and brought his man to At
lanta Tor the night Nearly all the evil
dcncc TO day was devoted to IN eXplana-
ton of certain phases of insanity.
DR. Pinckney stated that he believed
from an examination that Flanagan is in
sane and not mentally fit To he tried for
murder. lie declared that in his opinion
Flanagan could not give his counsel any
assistance in the trial
DIR. Bzzell gave similar testimony
lie, too. had examined the prisoner and
tested him lie pronounced Flanagan
hopelessly insane. Flanagan has II del-
sion believing that he has enemies who
are after him and trying to kill him 70,
his money. The case will be resumed
to. morrow
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

AGAINST ARBITRATION.
Kansas State Senate Unanimously Passes
the Resolution.

Kansas State Senate Unanimously Passes
the Resolution.
Topeka Kas., Feb. l1.--Bv unanimous
vote the State en@te to day adopted con-
current resolution proposed ny United
Stntes Senator. elect Hurts declaring the
proposed arbitration treaty between this
country and Great Britain to he neither
necessary nor wise and inimical to the
best interests of this government.
The resolution states that this nation
has maintained its independence for over
one hundred and twenty years. success.
fully and honorahly dealing with foreign
questions, and that though Great Br;
tain has been our Nemesis with whom
our greatest contention has heen, the
honor Of the nation has ever be en- success
fully maintained
Senator Harris will resign his seat in
the State legislature this week and will
proceed to Washington in accordance
with request from Senators Allen. of
Nebraska and Butler, of North Carolina
who desire conference of Popnlist Sen
ators previous to the converting Of Con-
greSS in special session.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
THE BILL REPORTED

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE naval an.
preparation bill rs agreed to 10y the sub
committee of the naval affairs committee
was reported to the full committee to
day. The routine appropriations, which
are about the same rs allowed for th.
present fiscal year, were disposed of.
The question of dry dock, the increase OF
the navy and armor plate were passed
over and will be considered at meet rs
to be held tomorrow. Thc-bill provides
for repair anil machine shop ut Key
West. Fla. Mare Island will receive q
good appropriation fer Improvements
also one to dredgc fresh water basin at
the League Island yard for vessels out of
commission.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
BLEEDlNG KANSAS
Almost Riot in Her Legislature Ne,
tcrtlay.

Almost Riot III Her Legislature Yes
tcrday.
Topeka, kns., Feb. l7.-Thcre was al
most riot in the house of representatives
this morning and II repetition of the execn-
tive war of 1892 is threatened. Republi
cans and Popllists cinshed and the house
became Il mon. The sergeant.at-arms
was unable To ouel the disturbance,
which continued for an hour.
Trueblood. Populist, moved TO refer the
calendar to Il revision committee TO have
certain bills advanced. The Republicans
objected and claimed it took IL two thirds
vote to change the rules. The Populists
were short of Il two. thirds vote and
Speaker Pro Tenn Weilp, who was in the
chair. held the majority was sufficient.
The Republicans demanded roll call on
the motion, but Weilip refused to call
the roll.
Every Republican member jumped to
his desk. shouting "Roll call! roll CALI
waving his arms and shaking his fists ut
the Populists. The din was kept up for
an hour, when .Wcilip adjourned the
house. No blows were struck, but trou.
bic is sure to continue tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
\ NOTABLE WEDDING
y Nashville Girl Welded Amid Arsto
critic SURROUNDINGS


Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 1i.-Thcrc have
been mary notable weddings in Nash
vile, but none have approached in i'm
portance THAI of Miss Missile Brown, Il
member of one of the Oldest and most
aristocratic families in the exclusive sec.
ton of the South, and the Hon Archi-
bald j. Majorhanks, brother in law of
the premier of Canada Earl Aberdeen.
The wedding ceremony was performed
in the First l'resby terian Church, of this
city, and II more brilliant collection of
old families has not been seen here in ~
long time. OF course, the church was
deliberately decorated.
The groom is II brother of Lady Aber.
deem and brother to Lord Tweedmouth.
The party which accompanied the groom
was unquestionably 1.-The most -distin-
guished party that has ever visited this
city. 1t consisted of Lord and Lady
Aberdeen. their daughter Lady Marjorie
Gordon, Capt. Wilberforce. of the Queen $
Dragons Robert Monroe Ferguson,
of the Royal Scottish A rchers, and Lieut..
Col. STRATEGY, OF the Fifth Royal Scots
Guards, Of Canada.
The groom is a member of the ROYAL
Scottish Archers and all of the gentlemen
appeared in full regala at the wedding
and reception at the residence of Mrs.
Leslie Warner, which followed.
The distinguished party will leave in
the morning for Canada. The Young
couple will make their home in England.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
MANDATE OF
THE POWERS.
They Warn Greece Against a Hos
tile Demonstration.

a FORMAL NOTIFICATION SENT
TO PRINCE GEORGE, CoMMAN-
DER OF THE GREEK SQUADRON.
THE OPINIONS GENERAL THAT
THE POWERS WILL DECIDE IN
FAVOR OF THE RIGHT OF
GREECE TO GOVERN THE ISLAND
OF CRETE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
Spring Hats at Walter S. LangdOn's
TO PAY BOT\TIES

Washington, Feb. l,.-Senator Thurs
ton to-day offered an amendment appro-
priating 81, OSj, l56 to pay producers of
sugar the balance On their claims admit
ted and allowed under the sugar bounty
provisions of the Mckinley tariff act
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
THE BRADLEY,MARTIN BALI.

The Bradley ball may interest
New Workers and furnish them some
thing ITO talk about, but Acme Cough
Syrup is especially interesting to Roam.
okers. They know it to be good, and
that's why it sells so well. Large bottles
only p cents. ave make it," II. C.
Barnes, He Puts Up Prescriptions
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
A VERY
PROPER BILL.
Future Immigrants Required to
Know Our Language.

FOREIGNERS NOT ALLOWED TO
LAND IN THIS COUNTRY UNLESS
THEY CAN READ ENGLISH-THIS
TO APPLY TO ONLY THOSE OVER
1G YEARS OF AGE-A DECIDED
STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
HOUSE CUTTING DOWN PEN
SONS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
WAS ALL
SATISFACTORY.
Officers of the BIockading Squad
ron Pleased With Results.

THE MANEUvERs OF ADMIRAL
BUNCE'S FLEET ARE ABOUT FIN
ISHED-TIIE REMAINING TWO
DAYS WILL. BE GIVEN UP TO
FESTIVITIES OF MANY KINDS.
THE SHIPS STOOD TIE STRAIN
OF PRACTICE WITH THEIR
HEAVY GUNS IN y MOST Salts
FACTORY MANNER.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Remember that we inauguratcG IL year
ago the now popular prices, So - and 81
LOT coal. See We lead. others some-
time follow. J. II. WILKINSON e. Co.,
lO2 Third street w. Phone o10.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

1t will pay you to buy one of those
handsome buggy robes at the greatly re-
duced prices ut which they are being
offered ut the Farmers Supply Company.
market square. Phone -.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
THE MEETING ENDED

Charleston. S. c.. Feb. 1.-THE meet
ing OF the traffic men of the leading roads
in the South was continued and conclud-
ed here to day. The railroad men, were
in session during the entire forenoon and
most of them left the city for home to-
night. Without exception they declined
to give out anything for publication, say
ing that the business before the meeting
was merely routine and technical.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

II you want hay, shucks, straw. corn,
oats chops call on the Farmers Supply
company, market square. 'Phoue ID.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
TIE OLD HYpOCRIr

Constantinople, Feb. 1.-THE sultan
this afternoon paid his annual visit 20
Constantinople proper FOR the purpose OF
performing the ceremony of kissing the
prophet mantle. His majesty, accom-.
panied by II strong guard OF police and
military, proceeded from the Yildiz Pal.
ace to the mosque in which the mantle is
kept, by the water route. and returned.
after the completion OF the ceremony, hv
the same way. His progress to and from
the mosque was witnessed 10y immense
crowds of people
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
Our Spring Hat
Opening Commences TODAY.

WE INVITE YOU TO SEE OUR
sMAIT.LOOKING DERBIEs AND
ALPINEs FOR THE COMING SEA.
son.
GlLKESON & TAYLOR,
IlATrERS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

Embrace the opportunity while it lasts
and secure supply of shoes for your
family at MangnS x Paynter's. twill
he II long time before you can make u
dollar 20 as far rs now. Come early and
embrace the opportunity while it lasts.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

We have just finished going over our
entire stock OF furniture, carpets, china
and glassware and have now ready for
sale lot OF odds and ends that we will
offer Mt big reduction for the next ten
days. THE +. III. STEWART FURNI-
TURE CO.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
TWO RICHMOND FAILURES.

Richmond, Feb. IA deed of assign
ment was filed at $40 O'Clock this after.
noon hy CYRUS BoisseauX, teamster and
business man, OF Richmond. The liabil.
tiles are placed at $4,000 ". Bydon
Tenant is the trustee. He assigns all
his real and personal property. The decd
covers large list of creditors, divided
into five classes.
Walter Scott, furniture dealer, filed u
deed of assignment in the clerks Office of
the chancery court this morning, naming
{. c, Chaplin as trustee. Mr.. Scott's
liabilities are estimated mt 81 900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18
SUICIDE AT LYNCHBURC;
A Di~solute Wcman's END by Drowning
in the Canal.

in the Canal.
lyachburG. Feb. 11.-About noon to-
day white woman known as Ella Jam
csoii committed suicide by..throwng her
sell INTO the canal, in the southern suburb
OF the city.
~ short while previous to that, it is
claimed that she was seen walkino alone
the railroad track with young man. but
he had left her before she committed the
fatal act.
The deceased was about 30 years of age
ana came from Appomattox countyabout
ten years ago to this city. where she has
since lived dissipatcd life. She had =.
sister who was also without character and
who ended her miserable life some two on
three years ago by swallowing iaudaruui
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-18

When you want coal oil any kind don't
forget the Farmers Supply Company,
market square. Phone -.
The times., 1897-10-31
LANSBURGH s BRO.
YOU SURELY HAVE
A TRADING STAMP BOOK

If you have exception to the general rule
for nearly every you has book begun and
great many already filled books and received
BEAUTIFUL merely by handing in their books with
the stamps.
We Trading Stamps purchaser OF ten cents
worth of merchandise and yet enable you buy
goods below the prices Others because buy
quantities the largest
facturer and mills everywhere besde giving the bene
fit of Trading Stamps The Trading Stamp feature has
stay many useful articles besecured through
filling your stamp books. 1t would pay you visit the
headquarters of the Washington Trading Stamp Company
which is directly opposite establishment, and the
magnificent articles of merchandise both useful and
mental which they give away One finds here Guitars
nandoins Zters, Yons, Onyx Tables, Books, Rogers
Silver Ware Rogers Knives and Forks, Tea and Table
spoons, Clocks Cameras Opera Glasses Solid Gold Rings,
Furniture Rocking Chairs, Tables Pictures, Cut Glass.
Dresden China. ladies' and gentIemens hundred-dolar
Bicycles, which take books full; Sewing nachines
which need five; Lamps, Brussels Carpet Sweepers ETC.
THE TRADING-STAMP HEADQUARTERS open daily
from eight O'Clock until SIX and nondays and Saturdays
for the of those who during the
day, they keep open until O'Clock. They have polite
people show you these and explain
of the TradingStamp business that you do
preElend.
The times., 1897-10-31
Mrs. c. King VIII Continue the
Business.

Mrs. c. King has purchased the entire
stock of both stores-512-S1s Seventh street
and 10 Market Spaoe-from the estate ot
III. King, Jr. She will continue to con-
duct the business under the same firm
name of Kings Palace, and it will be
her endearor to maintain the high reputa-
ton that 1t has won. She has long beer
the mainstay of the business and well
merits the sincere appreciation of her many
friends
The times., 1897-10-31

Miss Evangelina Cisneros was the guest
of homer last night at a musicale given
at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Neiaskie,
Nc ITO Corcoran street. The guests con
sisted of both Cuban and American friends
OF the young lady, and an excellent pro
gram was contributed by leading pro-
fessionai ynuSicians, among them being
Mr.. GoldSnorough, Mrs Atwood and c.
l. l. Pollock. Miss Cisneros viii attend
CathoIc church this morning END leave
later IN the day for Chicago.
The times., 1897-10-31

The ladies Of the Litchfield inaugurated
the seaS,n's gaieties Friday evening with u
Halloween party, the mystic eve being
celebrated a few evenings in advance ~
that nuruher OF the gentlemen guests
uould ENJOY the festivities before going
to their respective homes to vote. The
dancing hours were from 8 TO 2. Among
those present were Mrs. and Miss Renshaw.
Mrs AiiHwar tine Misses Clements, Baker.
Lewis, Walker, jennings Bradley WoGd.
Mrs. end Mss Cameron, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rurkhardt Mr.. and Mrs. Milstesd, Prof.
vinot, Or. schultz, Or. Jenner, ana MessrS.
Ward, Shuster, Frank Dodge, and w. w
Berry.
The times., 1897-10-31

The marriage OF Miss Marie r. Stewart,
daughter Of MIR. Augustus Stew art of the
Natit nal Museum, and DR.. Louis Pierce,
OF Chicago, was quietly rllemnized lasl
night at tie residence OF the brides
parents No. SOC Eighteenth street, Rev.
Father Mackin, of st. Psuls Church.
officiat ting
The times., 1897-10-31

Tonight is Halloween, and the small
Roy, not To be done out of his ceiebra-
tion because of it, falling on Sunday, was
rampant last night with his flour ha &, and
will douhtless-being small repeat
his achievements tomorrow.
The times., 1897-10-31
NIenlnrinI Services.

memorial service for Prof. Daniel,
the well-khown musician, who died on the
25th of last August, will be held at St.
Johns Church today. DIR. Mackay-S NTH.
the rector, assisted by DR.. Elliott, of As
cenSion Church, vii! conduct the service.
1t is thought that Bishop satterlee may
attend, also.
The times., 1897-10-31

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Spell
man Plat and Mr. Frank ELY Winehell,
ef New Haven, viii be lemnized Mon.
dag evening ano be followed by reeep
ton frou TO Q, at 1927 Binney street
Columbia Heights.
The times., 1897-10-31

A reception was rendered pr. and Mrs
r. s. Rust, OF Cincinnati, by the Wouen's
Ilomc Missionary Society OF the District.
last night at The Deacohess Home, from
7:30 to $50 o',locf, which was attended
by large number of the members Of the
organization and their friends.
The times., 1897-10-31

A marriage has been solernniZed in this
city that came near not taking place. ana
this i fnyc II h6pparra:. 1I.e frid' 'ieoJ
was driving with her fiance's sister down
city hall v ay where the young man haG
his law office, when she suggested that
they beatty him with a cali. They had
their trouble for their pain, for Romeo
wasn't in Sisters bear such uiSappoint-
ments nationally, but il is too cruel 10
expect coinIGon sense from srou-to-Es
brice. Her first idea was 10 leave n
sunbcalu Of note on his desk which would
have been lovely il she had stopped at
that, but she kept right on reading the
addresses On the envelopes OF business
letters scattered about, until she came to
a torn one partly directed in his own hand.
HE biggest" half had been thrown away,
but on one OF the scraps in her possession
was the name Elizabeth, and on the other
the initial n.
At that instant her heart broke She
said 50. and she was a girl whose word
her mother could always rely on So
her heart broke and She scra awled an ever
lasting farewell on his blue blotter, stuck
her engagement ring OH the head of his
sponge monkey pen wiper, and went home
with d consciousness that ner tinie hao
come to die. The remainder of that
day she sat listlessly in her red velS ct
rocker; the day after she lay on her blue
5rocade lounge, and the third morning
she. kept to her white enamel bed. All
this time she would listen to no appeals
II. behalf of perfidious Romeo, and read
rome of Ihe messages that he wrote. So
he stopped writing messages and then
she sent for him--quick Romeo was only too
glad of the invitation, and when with the
calmness that only approa ching death
can give, she asked, as last request, that
he would tell her who was that Elizabeth
N, to whom he wrote, Romeo answered
promptly. Elizabeth, New Jersey"
And so they we've married.