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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04

Special correspondenco Of Gazette and journal
Dover, FEB. .. -Goy. Tunnel has ro.
appointed John Dukes to be JUSTICE OF
the peace and notary public at Selby.
ville.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04
Bubonic Plague in Formosa

st Petersburg, Russia, Jan, 90 -
Tho officials OF the Japanese Legation
confirm the report that the bnhonic
plague has broken out in the Island of
FoEmoea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04

London, Eng.g Feb. "A dispatch
from Bombay to the Daily Telegraph
says that panic is reported at
kurrachee, as result Of the plague
and famine in India. The plague in
that section is spreading at an alarm
ing rate. At Bombay a serious out.
break Of the plague in the jails is re-
ported, and the removal of the prisoners
to Moffusiis ia contemplated.
Seville. Spain, Feb. 2. The Duchess
Of Montpensier, aunt Of the late King
of Spain and mother of the Countess
of Paris, is dead. She was the second
daughter of King Fernando VII of
Spain, and was married on October
10th, 1916, to Prince Antoine of
Orleans, Duke Of Montpensier, sixth
son of King Louis Philippe of France.
Madrid. Spain, Feb. 2.-Serious
strikes and bread riots have occurred
here. There have been manifestations
before the Town Hall, windows have
been broken and many arrests have
been made. The municipal authorities
have resigned, owing to their inability,
to suppress the Disturbances and martial
law has been proclaimed.
Marseilles, France, Feb. 9. -Tewfik
Pasha, until recently Turkish Minister
for Foreign Affairs. has arrived here.
He states that reign of terror prevails
among the encourage of the Sultan.
He is fearful as to the fate of his
family, whom he was compelled to
leave behind bin at church under the
protection Of the foreign embassies.
London, Eng. Feb. 9. --Countess
Cowlsy. to-day, was granted decree
of divorce from her husband, Earl
Cowey, in the divorce division of the
high court of justice. on the grounds
Of desertiou and adultery.
London, Eng, Feb. l. The result OF
the election held 10 Forfairshire ON
Saturday for a member OF Parliament
TO succeed j. F. White, Liberal. of the
firm of j. f. White & Co. OF New
York, who recently resigned his seat,
was the selection of Capt. Sinclair,
Liberal, until recently on the staff of
the Earl of Aberdeen, governor gon-
eral OF Canada. Z
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04

William Il. Wilson Of this city has
sold to John q. Talley Of Concord, Pa. =,
a tract in Concord for $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04

A Frankfort, KY, dispatch says 4.
L. Wood Of Mount Sterling will be
appointed United States Senator by
Gov. Bradley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04

The First National Bank of Oaks
dale. Wash, has gone into voluntary
liquidation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-04
news FROM FOREIGN LANDS
Plague Spreading in Famine
Districts of India.
DUCHESS OF MONTPENSIER DEAD
Countess CoWIey Granted
Divorce.

Strikes and Riots in Madrid Municipal
Authorities Have Resigned and Martial
Law Has Been Proolaimed-Reign of
Terror Among the Entourage of Sultan.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
THE GRANDEsT REMEDY,

Mr.. II. b. Grceve, merchant, of Chill,
howie, Nn., ccrtiiies that he had con
sumption, was given up to die, sought all
medical treatment that money could pro-
cure, tried all cough remedies that he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
Induced to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by use of two bottles. Fol
past three years has been attending to
business, and says DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery is the grandest remedy ever made,
as it has done so much for him and also
for others in his community. Dr. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free mt Massie's Pharmacy
100 Jefferson street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

denim emphat!cally tho narrow,minded
partisanry which would shut out from
all part in tho management of the city's
business those who failed to vote for Mr..
Bryan at the late Presidential election.
There is already disposition toward
harmony among the different members
of the Democratic party, and the exercise
of little tact and discretion by the ma
jority faction would do much toward
strengthening the national organization
for the great Presidential fight in 1900.
In municipal matters a mans usefulness
should not be estimated by his politics or
his religious beliefs. but by his public
spirit and his intellectual qualifications.
In n community where the general pros
perity affects so intimately the happiness
and welfare of the individual citizen, the
proper administration of the affairs is not
necessarily dependent on the success of
any particular party, but upon the char
acter of the men entrusted with that task.
Roanoke needs live, honest, capable men
in her City Councils but it is not neces.
sary as test of their usefulness and fidel.
ity that they wear silver badge with the
legend: 81 voted for Bryan in 1896, and
am for free silver YETI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
MIR. BAILEY'S OPPORTUNITY.

The Nelson bankruptcy kill, having
passed the Senate, is now Legitimate as
it is q pressing question before the House.
ceive consideration. 1t does not app o.
pirate money. 1t is strictly non. partisan
in its purpose and inspiration. 1t con-
templates n result of universal value and
importance. 1t can be acted on without
raising the question of the appointment
of any committee, and therefore without
broaching the smallest issue of House dis
cipline
Here, as we think, is Mr.. Bailey's op-
portunity. The country wants bank
ruptcy law. Every lawful and substan-
tial interest would be promoted by the
enaction of one. No party question is or
need be involved. The question is one of
wise and patriotic craftsmanship Why
should not Mr.. Bailey take the lead in
pressing this matter upon the attention
Of the House and in alignin0 the Demo
cratic contingent with measure of con-
spicuous usefulness to the entire ouatry?
The Eenate pill need not necessarily be
referred to any committee save the COM
nittee of the whole-which exists with
out appointment by the Speaker-and it
could he called up, considered, and acted
upon, without challenging the policy
which Mr.. Reed has adopted as to organ
ization. At the head of such move
ment as this, Mr.. Bailey would comman d
thn rpcnnotful at ~ In
AS the champion of IN act of purely non
partisan craftsmanship he would bring
into play his undoubted ability rs a de-
batter and strategist. lie would cer-
tainly receive the united and cordial sup
port of the Democrats in the House. and
would have, besides, the sympathy and
approval of majority OF Tie Republ-
cans. 1t would not be party victory, of
course, in case he succeeded in the enter
prise, but it would be victory for con-
servatism, for commercial morality, and
for the general welfare.
We seriously advise Mr.. Bailey to pom
der this suggestion. 1t is our firm belief
that, Notwithstanding the disinclinaton
of the House Republicans to enter upon
general legislation ut this time, the coun-
try's great need of bankruptcy Inv and
the consequent pressure of public sent-
ment In that direction would, if the nues-
ton were once fairly preached, exert an
almost irresistible influence in favor of
consideration. And it would commend
the Democratic party very forcibly to the
nations respect and appreciation shonld
that party, under Mr.. Bailey's leader
ship, be instrumental in giving impetus
to the Washington Post.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
NORFOLK .PGRALYzED.
It's Oldest Banking House Fails, With
Large Liabilities.

Large Liabilities.
Norfolk, April 2S.-Business circles
were startled last night by the news of
the assignment or n. Burruss. Son & Co.,
one of the most prominent and widely
known banking firms in the South.
a deed was filed at Z o'clock transferr-
ing to Judge Theodore S. Garnett, AS.
signee, all properties held by Captain
Burruss, individually or as firm, to Sc
cure creditors. The liabilities amount to
between $340, 900 and S350,000, and the
assets are stated by the firm to be $780,
600 available, with nominal assets much
more. 1t is stated that the bank will pay
out even and this is probably fact, as
most of the property transferred is valu-
able, which, under favorable conditions,
would probably realize more than the
assets. In addition to this, there is a
large amount of personal property.
The assignees are instructed to wind
up the business at once.
Captain Burruss gives MS the cause
hard times and great demand for money
One hundred and seventy-five thousand
has been withdrawn from the bank since
July /. ana though offers of assistance
were received from numerous banks MT
home and abroad, including IL $780, 900
offer from Richmond, it was deemed best
for the protection of the depositors as
we'll as the firm, to assign Mt once, such
action ultimately being inevitable.
The bank was established in 1864, and
did an immense business. Its failure
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

The Washington Star says it is not ex-
pected that any attempt wlil..be made to
pass bankruptcy bill through the House
during the present session. Had the
Senate passed the Torrey bill instead of
the Nelson substitute, the committee on
rules would probably have brought it up
in the House by special rule; but the
Senate bill not being satisfactory to the
House, too much time would be taken in
bringing about an agreement; therefore
the matter will be deferred till next scs.
sion, when it will probably be carly dis
posed Of
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
STRIrCk ..IIE,,

Anderson, H., April 2S.-The hotels of
the town are inadequate to accommodate
the immense throngs OF Eastern oil ex.
perts, agents and prospectors, one train
alone bringing ninety seven men. Oil is
80 plentiful that it is running in great
quantities in nearby streams and in some
places can be seen oozing from the
ground. Leases are in great demand
Many contracts to dig wells have been
closed Money is plentiful, .and the
greatest excitement prevails
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

Modern Greeks seem TO be greatly lack.
ing in the qualities that won imperisha-
bile fame FOR their ancestors. They went
to war with Turkey few days ago with
an enthusiastic recklessness worthy of
the men who drove Xerxes and what was
left of his millions lack into Asia; but in
the hour of disaster they are sadly want
ing in the stern courage and calm forth
tude which persists in fighting when re-
sistance is useless and snatches victory
from the arms of defeat. Less than a
week ago they were ready to die in tho
last ditch with their Danish King. Now
they are holding him responsible for their
own lack Of courage and he is in imminent
danger Of deposition or assassination.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

The recent growth and increase of so.
cieties in.which eligibility to membership
depends upon the deeds of ancestors
rather than upon any personal .qualiiica.
tiors of members has resulted in great
revival of the study of genealogy in this
country. We have the Sons and Daugh-
ters of the Revolution, the Society of
Colonial Wars, Society of the War of
1912. Colonia. Danes, Society of the May
flower Descendants, Holland Society and
others, organized and organizing TO be.
come member of ANY Of these record
of the family history is required. 1t is an
Injustice to characterize this movement
-ns merely n society fad of passing fancy.
1t is much more. 1t stimulates desire
for genealogical and historical research, Il
pleasing and interesting study. 1t leads
to proper respect for ones ancestors,
and creates desire to emulate their work
for the good of ones family and country.
It reyives an interest in American his
tory and promotes patriotism, good citi.
zensaip and love of country. Therefore,
the movement is one to be commended,
and thousands are now making a study
of their family history In fact, every
person should compile and preserve such
a'.family record, for it may be of great
value to future generations, if not tc
them selye7
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
MISTAKEN ZEAL.

A city Council is to all intents and
purposes board Of directors entrusted
with the management of municipal
affairs, and it's members should be chosen
more with view to their fitness from
business standpoint than from any other.
This view nas always been held by The
Times under the present management,
but we regret to learn that it is the policy
other qualification, and make the record
of each candidate for city Office upon the
silver question a test of his fitness for the
position to which he aspres
The views of II city Councilman upon
this great national problem one way or
another can in no sense affect his qualili.
cations in the mind of any liberal and
right-thinking man, as the City Council
Of Roanoke will never be called upon to
decide this weighty problem. Hence
while some may contend that sometimes
1T Is best to draw party lines in making
nominations for city offices, it seems very
unwise to carry the question even further
and make loyalty to faction test to le
voted upon at the approaching Demo
cratic primary The Times stood ND for
silver coinage when the measure had but
few friends in this section; but much
ms it desires the success Of free coinage in
national affair lit does rot hesitate to con.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

was surprise to every zone, as it was
considered one of the most substantial in
situations of the sort in the country. 1t
is the largest bank failure here since the
noted Balm Bank broke decade ago. 1t.
is impossible at present to estimate the
effect it will have upon the business here,
but it will be large.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

AT the present rate of progress. unless
the great powers of Europe intervene, the
Turks will be in Athens before General
Miles is ready to start for the seat of war
in Greece
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
REBEKAH SANITARIUM.

A Private Hospital for the Sick and for
Surgery, l21 Eighth Ave. s. w.
Trained nurses and hospital advan-
tages. Accommodations for both male
and female patients. Consultation hours
for patients and visitors from IL to 2
O'Clock p. M.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
letter. saIt.Rheum and Eczem,

'11e1t'1It tEtI ISCZcIIlR'
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It.
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
VIC GOING HOME

Nice, April 2S.-Qneen Victoria started
at noon to-day on her journey from
Cimiez to England.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
Am IMPUDENT
PROPOSITION.
What Democratic Senators Think of
Republican Procedure.

DEMOCRATS HAVE NO IDEA OF
ALLOWING THE DINGLEY BILL.
TO BE TANNED THROUGH THE
SENATE-A FULL CONSIDERA-
TON WILL BE DEMANDED
CLEvELAND'S BID FOR THE
GOLD BUG NOMINATION IN 1900.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

j. S. STEAMERS kentucky horseshoe.
ing shop, 307 West Salem avenue. is the
place to take your horses when they need
attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when i'm bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to nut n,
horse in prime condition. Price Is
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 90 cents
supper, 25 cents. Meal tickets, 81.
am using Armour's Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. j. Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-29
kENTUCKY,s NEW sENAToR

Frankfort, Ky. April 2s.-The legisla-
turc in joint session to-day elected Will
liam j. Dcboe, Republican candidate, for
Senator from Kentucky on the sixteenth
ballot.
The record-union., 1897-09-23
CONTRACT WAS BINDING.
Carl Strobe1 Allowed His Commits
sion on Property Sale.

The case of Carl StrobeI against John
E. Mooney, a suit for commissions
claimed to be due on a sale of the
Brooklyn Hotel, was decided by Judge
Hughes yesterday, who rendered judg-
ment for Strobel for 1885.
The evidence showed that Strobel had
a written agreement from Mooney un-
der the terms of which the latter was
to pay him a commission of 5 per cent.
in case he should bring about a sale
or satisfactory exchange of the
property. An exchange was made with
Edwin K. Alsip & Co., and for the
hotel property on Front street Mooney
got some land near Elko, New. Strobel
reckoNed his commission on the basis
Of a so, 900 transaction.
judge Hughes held that the terms of
the contract were binding, even though
Mooney never received title to the Ne
vada land. The sum on which commits
sions were allowed was the $500 mort
gage Of Mooney and 5000 mortgage on
the land received in exchange, which
were assumed by the purchaser.
The record-union., 1897-09-23
Articles of Incorporation.

Articles of incorporation were yester-
day filed in the Office of the Secretary
of State as follows:
American Pharmacal Company. Prin-
cipal place of business, Oakland. Di-
rectors-C. A. Seifert, H. S. Kergan,
Emil Weschcke, H. NJ. Mcqueen, T. T.
Dargfe, C. A Doyle and VIM. Nat.
Friend. all of Oakland. Capital stock,
100000; subscribed stock, S26, 900.
Alaska Yukon Transportation Com
pany. Principal place Of business, San
Francisco. Directors-G. A. Hatfield,
Z. A. Gardner, Sam ]. Eva. H. ]. Bar
ling, San Francisco, and W. S. Scam
nell, Oakland. Capital stock, $3.50. 600.
subscribed stock, 100000
Red Mems Hall Association of
Fort Bragg. Principal place of
business, Fort Bragg. Directors
II F. Milliken. A. D. Flag
Ter, Fri Higgins, H. K. Taylor, T.
O'Conner, H. A. Weller, J. z. Weller.
all of Fort Bragg. Capital stock, 5000:
subscribed stock 81 600
The record-union., 1897-09-23
SERVED HIM RIGHT.
Edward Rina1do Knocked Out by
a Plucky Boy.

Several weeks ago Edward Rinaldo
created a disturbance at Third and L
streets and assaulted Officer Douglas
when the latter attempted to arrest
him Douglas used his club and Rinal-
do vas subdued and landed in jail, but
was released the next day.
Shortly afterward he was again ar
rested and was sentenced to serve thir-
ty days in the County Jail for beating
his landlady.
Rinaldo's sentence expired yesterday,
and he celebrated the event by again
looking on the wine in its redness.
He ended by rounding UP a crippled
newsbOy at Fifth and K streets, whose
stock in trade-a number of newspapers
he tore to pieces.
Several other boys congregated, and
when it was learned what Rinaldo had
done one of the number sent in a right
hook on the jaw, and Rinaldo went
down and out He was still asleep
when Sergeant Plunkett gathered him
in, and he will this morning be again
called upon to face the music accord
ing to Justice Davis.
The record-union., 1897-09-23
MORE COURSING.
There VIII be Weekly Races at the
Park All Winter

The Agricultural Park Coursing As
sociation will inaugurate it's fall and
winter coursing meetings in Agricul-
turaI Park on the Sd of October.
These meetings will be held weekly,
as during last winter, but under
new management. Fresh supplies of
hares will be received regularly from
the San Joaquin Valley, and season
of rare sport is looked for
On the Sd Of next month an open
stake will be given, the entrance fee
to which will be 81, with $50 added. A
large number of San Francisco dogs
will be brought here to participate in
the races on the opening day They
will have some advantage over the To-
cal dogs at the opening of the season,
as they have been in constant train
ing, while during the warm weather
the Sacramento dogs could not be
worked.
The drawings will take place at
Sheehan's Hail. on I street, on the
night OF the Both inst.
The record-union., 1897-09-23

should be a break, and l do not think it
is likely that such will occur.
Our sewer system is good one, and
see no reason why direct connections
should not be made with it. The fall in
Fhe bottom Of the sewer between
street and the sump is seven feet, and
the flow is so rapid that matter passing
into the sewer at street can be pump
ed into the river within thirty minutes.
Our drainage is much better than
people think, and we have a splendid
pumping plant. When all the pumps
are working we can send a discharge
into the river that will test the full
capacity of a six-foot discharge pipe.
In other words, we can pump $4,000
gallons of water each minute. With
such plant as this. it is not likely that
We Will have any trouble in handling
III the sewers Will carry
The record-union., 1897-09-23
A BOARDING HOUSE LOOTED.
SOME $500 WORTH OF SILVER
WARE STOLEN.
Mrs. Weller the Victin-Most of
the Articles Bore Her
Name.

The sideboard Of the boarding house
at Eleventh and H streets, conducted
by Mrs. Weller, is depleted, and the
elegant silver service it once held has
gone to swell the smelling pot Of the
burglar or to be hawked among the
fences of this or other cities in the
State for what it viii bring in the
thieves market"
The burglary took place some time
Monday night, entry being made
through a pantry window, which bad
been left open. In order to reach the
window the burglars utilized a step
ladder standing in the yard, and once
the dining room was reached a clean
sweep was made.
The silver service consisted Of about
twenty pieces, among which were a
water pitcher, Two teapots, a sugar
bowl, cream pitcher, spoon holder, and
several sets of knives, forks, spoons,
etc. These were evidently what the
thieves were after, as nothing else
was disturbed. But every valuable
piece of silver was taken, and the loss
is estimated at $500.
Most of the heavy pieces were stamp
ed Weller" and can be easily recog-
nized, provided they have not melted
and sold for bullion.
Among the articles stolen were two
highly-fnished napkin rings, one be-
longing to DR.. Blanchard and stamped
with his name, while the other is
stamped Flora
A number of small gold souvenir
pieces We're also among the articles
stolen, of all of which the police have
excellent descriptions.
In the morning the elegant dining
room of the establishment looked like
a desert waste, and though the police
have kept a close lookout for the plum
der, none of it, so far as they have
learned has as yet been offered for
sale.
The record-union., 1897-09-23
S-STREET SEWER.
Mayor Hubbard Says Tt Will Soon
Be Repaired.

Regarding the condition of the new
sewer on S street and the overflow SO
bitterly complained of lately, Mayor
Hubbard was quoted last evening as
saying:
The overflow was caused by its be-
ing necessary to close the sewer for re-
pairs. There is no more overflow now
in the locality named than there was
before the present sewer system was
built, but the residents there have had
temporary relief, and they notice it
more.
This sewer was not completed as it
should have been, and, knowing this,
81 900 was held out of the contract
price. The money so held out is now be-
ing used to make necessary repairs.
In a few days-probably by Sunday
these repairs will have been completed,
and residents in the overtiowed district
Will have relief
4 do not look for repetition Of this
trouble in years to come, unless there