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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
A POSToFFICE CONTEST.
Mr.. Rapier, of Mobile, Refuses to Give
Up His Office to Mr. Barker.

Mr.. Rapier, Of Mobile, Refuses to Give
Up His Office to Mr.. Barker
Mobile, Ala. Dec. 4.-For four days
the newly appointed postmaster of Mo-
bile, p. ID. Barker, Republican, has in
vain treh to obtain possession of the
office here from Postmaster Rapier, Dem
ucrat.
Mr.. Rapier's attorneys lave raised a
point of law which Inspector Tate says
has never before been raised in hts eXpe-
rience, nor has he ever had IN transfer an
office situated precisely AS this one is
Postmaster Rapier's commission will eX-
piIe in December, 1898. Mr. Barker was
appointed by President Mckinley last
October. Mr.. Rapier has had no notice
of his removal although Inspector Tate
served upon him to .night teleRraphic in
structions from Postmaster G e lera
Gary. saying that Mr.. Rapier should ac-
knowledge Mr.. Barker's commission as
notice of removal, no other notice being
customary with the department..
The postmaster attorneys holh that
the language of the statute relating to
postmasters of the first class ia special:
that it provides that the President shall
appoint and may remove such officers by
and with the advice of the Senate. Con-
sequently, as Mr. Rapler's commission has
not expired and Mr.. Barker's appoint
ment has not been confirmed by the sem
ate, nor has Mr.. Rapier's removal been
confirmed by that budy, Mr.. Rapier is
still postmaster.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
D. M. TAYLOR,
Halter and Furnisher.
112 Jefferson street
GEORGIA RAILROAD DISPUTE.
A Settlem ent Likely TO be Made Without
the Final Intervention OF Court.

"A SeLt lem enG Likely TO he Made Without
the Final Intervention OF Court
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 1. There is delay
in the litigation over the Georgia rail
road, and the indctions are that the con-
trOversy between the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company and Thomas
& RYAN will be settled outside of court
A director of the Georg in railroad states
that the case is held up in court in order
to give time for the contamination of ne
gotiations which are in progress.
II is believed that n settlement will he
effected, but the magnitude of the interests
involved makes this n easy task. The
negotiations contemplate the transfer to
the Louisville and Nashville OF the West
Point railroad stock and the Western
railway of Alabama stock held by the Cen
trail of Georgia Railway Company, in adj
dition 10 the half interests in The Geor.
gis railroad lease claimed by Thomas &
Ryan.
Before such deal can be closed the
price of the stock will have to be agreed
on. and az this amounts TO il considerable
sum it may take the parties at interest II
considerable time to get together. Nego-
tiatiOns on this line are progressing fa-
vorably.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
M'MILLIN FOR SENATOR.
A Report That lie Has An Excellent
Chance of Election

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. IA prom
inent State official. who is here, said to-
night that Governor Taylor has decided
to call an extra session of the Legislature
and will include in his suggestions for
legisla tive action the election of IA success.
sor to the late Senator Isham q. Harris.
1t is further stated that Congressman
Benton McMillin will be 3 candidate and
will doubtless be elected 20 the Senate.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
GUN CLUB AT LEXINGTON.

Lexington, Dec. A gun club has
been formed here with a membership of
twenty two. The list is limited to twenty.
five. The following officers were elected:
President, Il. l.. Owen; vice president,
w. 5. Hopkins; secretary and treasurer, G.
q. Moore; scorer, w. S. Adir; captain. f.
Fl. Campbell. The cub will N eet weekly
for practice and will compete fer prizes
and enforce and observe the game laws.
f. Howard Campbell made the highest
score at their weekly meeting.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
DECREAsEn FRENCH VINTAGE.

Paris, Dec. 4-According to the official
returns, the last vintage amounts to go
600, 600 het toltres. This is a falling off
of 12,O00,0 600 hectolitres from the vintage
of 1896, and about 1876. 900 hectoltres un.
der the average of the previous ten years.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
BUCKLEN,s AkNICA SAL,yE

he best salve in the world for GUS,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheunl,
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corps, and al Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
Massie's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
Our PCpu at Classics, Only I0C.

This series isp'made up of more than
two hundred choicest titles t"stily and
substantially bound IN good cloth, gilt
titles embossed sides printed in god
clear type and on GOOD paprr-every vol
ume complete and unabridged. These
hooks are being sold regularly by book
dealers f.r 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
"THE KICKER"

The "kicter'' has been out of the
'game" for some time, but comes to the
frCnt once more to exercise his rights and
to kick a few kicks. There is II good deal
OF complaint being made about the crowd
of small boys who congregate at every
train and annoy all the incoming passen-
gers by grabbing hold of their satchels
and asking if they want them carried
Now this is very annoy ing ard it also
causes a block in the crowd on the plat
form, as the boys never move until they
get what they want or else all the passen-
gers have alighted.
The cows that are allowed to roam at
will on the streets Is another thing that
should be attended to.
1t was only two or three days ago that
the "Kicker noticed COW quietly
munching away on something in barrel
in front of one of cur grocery stores on
Jefferson street, and not forty feet away
wassa police officer who seemed totally
oblivious, or rather regardless of the out
come of this proceeding.
When this rainy weather is here every
one wants to know "Why don't the Coun-
Gil lay walk on Henry street between
Campbell and the postof1ice?' This is
hard question to answer and one we
have been vainly trying to get the "City
Fathers to consider.
There are many other matters to he
taken up, but the "Kicker' will slate
those on his next docket to be discussed
in future.
We have the largest stock of Furniture,
Carpets, Curtains, China and Glassware
TO be found in Roanoke. The L. H. Stew
art Furniture COmDany
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05

ALL PERSONS troubled with coughs.
colds. hoarseness. sore throat, ETC., will
find Immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers and
singers are invited to try them. One of
these drops put into the mouth before
going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes the patient to enjoy ii comfortable
nights sleep. For sale by J. ]. CA
TOGNI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of
Ahabeim, Cal, purchased n bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusi-
astic over its wonderful work as anyone
can be. The % and 80 &C MT sizes for sale
by II. c. Barnes, she puts up prescrip-
TONS
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
& CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
ERS, 219 Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Christmas will soon be here
Have you selected your pres
ents YETI Suppose you drop
in and let us show You oul line
of Christmas Goods.
Fancy Rocking Chairs, Ban
quet Lamps, Beautiful Ony.I
and Turkish Tables, Ladie.#
Writing Desks and Rugs OF
every description of the mos
exquisite designs. These arti'
cles make appropriate and val
liable presents and our larg,
collection is the most beautifn
to be found in the city. Cal.
in and let us show them to yout
0vERSTREET & THURMAN, i
phone 4O3. IS and 20 Campbell Av.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05

Virginia Carriage Factory No. 400
Henry street, opposite p. O. Headquar-
tiers for ali kinds of repair work.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-05

We have the largest stock of Furniture,
Carpets, Curtains, China and Glassware
to be found in Roanoke. The L. II. Stew
art furniture Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
France and Italy Decline to Occupy
Crete With Their Armies.

St. Petersburg, March 15.-An the ad-
mira1s except the French and Italian
commanders have been ordered to i'm
mediately blockade the principal Greek
ports and especially the Piraeus Syra
and Volo.
An ultimatum will forthwith be ad-
dressed to Greece by the admirals of
the foreign fleets
Herak1iOn, island of Crete says that
owing to- the, eXcesses of the Mussul-
mans the coffsuls have asked the ad-
miIals to land detachments of marines
there.
Vienna. March 15.-The proposal of
the powers that France and Italy Oc-
cupy the island of Crete with a mixed
force OF 100000 men has been declined
by the governments of those countries
on the score of expense. The occupa-
tion of Crete therefore will be under
taken by the forces of the 6 powers all
though Germany and Austria will only
nominally take part of the occupati
in order to show that they are agreea~
BILE to the measure. The powers are now
discussing the details of the autonomous
government to be conferred upon Crete
and the choice of governor who win
it is said be a Frenchman.
Athens. March 15.-A royal decree
summoning the remainder of the re-
serves is expected tonight, Prince Mich
olas with his battery, has been station
ed on theseentre line The king has
consented that the war office should
undertake the formation of a foreign
legation in the event of the outbreak
of war
Thousands of horses and mules are
arriving abroad, the gift of rich Greeks
who are sending also large sums to the
national treasury, for patriotic pur-
poses.
A corps of military tele graphers has
sailed for Crete, with a view to estab-
fishing cOmmunicat tion between the
various points occupied by the Greek
troops. A committee of ladies is busy
making uniforms and attending to the
wants of thousands of Cretan refugees.
Steamers are daily embarking troops
for TheSaIy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
SELLS HIS HOME.
c. p. Hamilton Disposes Of His Pot
win House to Willard Hall

The c. B. Hamilton residence at III
Greenwood avenue, Potwin, has been
sold to w N Hall of the Hall Litho-
graphing company The price is 81 GOO.
The place is one of the most complete
in Potwin. Mr.. Hall will occupy the
place as a residence.
OTHER REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Twelve lots in Highland Park addi-
ton on which J. K Hudson and others
received S1,S19 as a mortgage, were sold
at sheriff'S sale this morning and were
bought in by the plaintiff for S10O. The
executor of the estate of Charles H.
Mutt, deceased, was the plaintiff in the
case.
Elias Shull, as administrator of the
estate of Ann E. Ward, deceased, bought
in for $500 two lots ON Kansas avenue in
Ritchies addition, on which mortgage
of 81, ,713 had been given to Lizzie J. and
Henry c. Eakins.
c. w. Angle and Malvi1R. Angle three
years ago mortgaged four lots on Ty-
Ter street in Curtis addition, and this
morning the plaintiff. c. l. Haywood
bought them in at the amount of the
mortgage and costs, $710.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
BROKE OUT OF JAIL.
Three Prisoners Escape From Sheriff
Kepley's Tender Care.

daring Jail delivery was made by
three prisoners confined in the stone
yard of the county Jail this afternoon.
Their escape was accomplished by tear
ing hole in the brick wall of the build
ing sufficiently large to let their bodies
through, and this at an hour when
there was a continual string of people
passing by on Fifth street. One of the
prisoners was captured after a chase
of several blocks. but up to 8 o'clock
the other two had not been found
George Brown, alias Denver Kid"
and John Lawson, both colored, and
George kecl1, white were the prisoners
who escaped.
Brown and Keck were under sentence
for petty larceny and each had about
100 days more to serve Lawson was in
Jail for participating in q cutting Scrape
in which he severely Inutilated Harvey
Kellam, a farmer. and his term of inn
prisOnment would not have terminated
for several weeks. keck was the one
of the three who was captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
HUMANE OFFICERS WORK.
Arrested Drunken Man for Belabor.
ing His Horse Which Had Fallen.

Humane Officer Dan Wyatt Saturday
evening arrested Harry Streeter for abus-
Ing a horse. At the police station the
him.
Saturday about p. m. Streeter was
qrlVlng along Quincy street between.
tourth and Fifth streets. He was intox-
lcated and had been running the animal
When near the corner of Fourth streer
the horse fell to the pavement exhausted
and was unable to rise. Streeter got out
and attempted to get it up. A large crowd
gathered about the horse and watched
the drunken man belaboring il Dan
Wyatt heard of it and he went TO the
place Running through the crowd he
asked who had the horse. Streeter re-
piled with an oath that he was the man
and that he was attending to the matter
Its none of your business said
Streeter, accompanying his statement
with oaths-
Well. we will see about that" said
Wyatt as he grabbed Streeter by the col
lar and gged him from the crowd
Patrolman Close was near and he assisted
in the arrest. At police station Streeter
gave his age as % years and his occupa-
tlon as that of a laborer.
captain Wyatt took charge OF the horse
It was yet unable TO gain its footing
Veterinary Surgeon Nicely was called and
treated the animal. 1t was loaded on a
wagon and taken to a barn near by.
Ihls afternoon Streeter will be tried in
police court Humane Officer Wyatt Will
attempt to make an example of this case
50 that there will be an understanding
about the new ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
GOV. LEEDY SIGNS BILLS
Among Them the Public Utility Bill
Whose Object he Says is Good.

Governor Leedy this afternoon signed
the legislative and executive and judi
cial appropriation bills. The latter
makes the reductions in salaries of en-
ployes at the state house.
The public utilities bill, the measure
introduced by Senator Hanna, was also
signed today. Although some objec-
ton is made to the bill the governor
signed it. saying: There is a very
general demand for legislation in that
line and I will not throw any obstacles
in the way
The bill is so framed that it refers
only to corporations and it IS believed
that a corporation may deed its proper
ty to an individual, thereby escaping
the provisions of the law specifying the
manner in which cities may condemn
and purchase the property of municipal
lighting and water plants, or other pub
lie utilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
DISAPPOINTMENT
Dan Stuart is Discouraged Over
the Prospect
For q Big Crowd at the Fight
on Wednesday,.
PEOPLE NOT COMING.
Not Over $50 Expected From
Beyond the Mississippi.
Excursions From the East Are
All Abandoned.

Carson City, New, March 15.-Dan
stuart is somewhat discouraged over
the outlook for attendance from east of
the Mississippi. According to latest ad-
vices there will perhaps not be a single
special train from that section from
which had been expected at least one
thousand or fifteen hundred people.
kilograms show that some parties have
chartered a special car which will be
attached to a regular train.
Definite figures cannot be obtained.
but it is estimated that no more than
$50 visitors from east of the Mississippi
will be in Carson when Corbett and
bulk of the crowd will come from San
Francisco and there will be moderate
delegations from Denver, Salt Lake
and other cities west of the Rockies.
According to the indications this morn
ing the attendance may not be over g.
500 unless there is a larger outpOuring
from Reno, Virginia City and other Ne
Vada towns than is now anticipated.
Up to SATURDAY one passenger coach
was all that was necessary to bring Wis
itOrS from Reno, where connections are
made with the Southern Pacific over
which route. one must travel. Sunday
all trains had two coaches and that of
this morning, the same number. There
was however, plenty of room. About 20
people arrived including a theatrical
troupe. No one of any proninece in
pugilistic circles came this morning.
The arrivals consisted of people from
the east and west who reached Reno
last night The train which left San
Francisco last night was late and miss
ed the connection at Reno.
The weather today is a decided i'm
provement over that of yesterday and
promoters of the fight are hoping that
it Will continue as now until after the
18th. Early in the morning it is freez-
! ing cold, but along towards noon, after
the sun is well up, it is so warm as to
make Overcoats superfiuOus. Carson
weather prophets declare that Once
the weather gets settled, it stays set
tled' and guarantee pleasant weather
and none of the opposite kind for the
rest of the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
RYAN HAS OPPOSITION.
Picker of South Dakota Vents the
Place Too-Bristcw's Chances
Poor

Washington, March 15.-Ex- Repre-
sentative Picker of South Dakota, hav-
ing failed in obtaining the coveted ap-
pointment of commissioner of pensions,
has trimmed his sails and is cutting
hard across the prov of Thos Ryan Of
Kansas who has been steering for the
position of assistant secretary of the in
terror.
Ryan apparently had things pretty
much his own way for the appointment
until Picker announced his candidacy.
The South Dakota member is morally
sure of getting some good place. The
president, in conversation with him a
few days ago, touching the officer of
commissioner of pensions, told him to
select some other place.
Pickler declared that he wanted no
other place, but as soon as he recovered
from his disappointment, announced his
candidacy for the assistant secretary
ship of the interior department.
Neither Joe Bristow of Kansas nor
ex-Congressman Treloar of Missouri is
likely to be appointed fourth assistant
postmaster general, for which both are
candidates. 1t is understood that the
appointee will be named by Senator
Hanna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
WRECK NEAR HIAWATHA
Missouri Pacific Train Runs In
to a Bunch of HOrses-En-
gine Crew Killed.

Kansas City, March 15.-The Missouri
Pacific passenger train, northbound
leaving here at 9:15 o'clock Sunday
night was wrecked at Wolf creek
Kansas, one and a half miles east Of
Hiawatha, at midnight last night by
running into bunch of horses The
engineer and fireman were killed ex-
ductor badly injured and three passen-
gers hurt, one of them seriously.
KILLED.
Ed Nye, engineer, Kansas City, aged
40; leaves wife
Patrick Connor, fireman. aged 80.
Kansas City; leaves wife and three
children.
INJURED.
John H. Myers, conductor, Kansas
City; slightly injured.
Jack Appleton, Kansas City; slightly
injured
H. A. Kemp, Pacific Express messen-
ger; badly scratched and bruised.
- Meadows, Travelling man, Atch-
ison, Kan; both legs broken.
L. F. Bacon, Kansas City, travelling
passenger and ticket agent of the Santa
Fe; slightly injured.
Two other passengers, names un-
known, were badly bruised. Bacon
sent a message to his wife in this city
stating that he was able to be around
and would be home today.
The train consisted of engine, bag
gage and two chair cars and one sleeper
and carried a light load. All but the
sleeper were overturned. The engine
turned over on Engineer Nye and Fire
man COnnor and crushed them to death.
The passengers managed to escape with
comparative ease. but it was some time
before aid from AiaWatha was received
for the injured.
A train bearing physicians left here
for the scene this morning and will
bring the dead and injured to this city.
Engineer Nye was one of the oldest
engineers in the service, having been
on the road for fourteen years.
The other two injured are V. p. Piper,
Kansas City, and +. n. M. Austerland,
Oklahoma. Piper. who is a travelling
salesman for the Posey- -Brobeck Mer-
camille company, is seriously but not
fatally hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-15
WANT MARTINS INFLUENCE
Judge David Martin Says People Are
Actually Writing Letters

Judge David Martin of Atchison is in
the city today. When asked what he
thought of the work of the Legislature
he said:
Il really have not paid any attention
to it and have not read a single act that
has been passed and can't express any
opinion to the merits or dismerits Of
the work done.
We'll you are not going to Washington
after Officer
'Oh no. said the Judge. laughing. 'I
am not after anything. 1t is strange how
great rush there is after office or rather
offices Why people are actually writing
to me and asking me to give them my en-
dorsement: L have of course held judi
cial position and that is not strictly
speaking, or ought not to be. involved in
politics, but they are writing to me just
as if was politician and from the num-
ber of letters have received on this sub
ject l should think those who have any
Influence would be flooded -