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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-21
AN AMOOZIN' LITTLE CVSS"

The gentlemen composing the Committee OF
Fifty-three, to whom has been intrus'cd the
task Of perfectng plans for enrolling the Re
publcans Of this county In new and honest
organization, are not likely 10 be profoundly
moved by the expression Of opinion concerning
them which the president Of the Platt- Quigg
hump put on record yesterday. They Will no
doubt 80 right ahead with the work they have
IN hand, just as though Quigg had not botted
them out According to Quigg, the organization
OF which he is the tltular head, the executive
officer, the condensed and concentrated unit
and the "Boy" who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-21

The session was suspended for half an hour and
NJ Meine teephoned to the Ministry OF war tor
General Biot Shortly afterward the veteran gen.
era, haunted the tribune with a firm elastic step.
and looked calmly about with his dark. piercing
ewes which contrasted with his snow,white halr
and mustaches. In terse military voice Generai
Biot said: LAS head of the army and on my soul
and conscience as a soldier affirm that the 1udg.
vas Well given and that Dreyfus Is guilty. Not
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

ZINE or ten years, and my confidence in
him has increased every day of our ac-
quaintance. I know personally all but
one member of his Cabinet and some of
them are my warm personal friends. I
believe in their capacity and Intention,
but 1t is mt the other end of Pennsylvania
avenue that the dawdling is going on.
executives, 1t is legislation that is
needed. r.
II have every hope and'expectation that
the Republican party will ultimately rise
to the occasion. Igrant you that it may
appear like Impotence TO speak of disap-
pointment now, considering how brief the
time is since the present administration
came into Office, but the country Is In no
mood to be trifled with, and having had
the promises Of thousands of public
speakers previous to election that prompt
attention would be given to altering the
conditions that brought about disaster,
the people will charge us with treachery.
If we are silent or sleeping while the
remedy is within our quick reach.
~ believe there are one million men
VINO would stand up to. morrow and APP
plaud Presient Mckinley if he were TO
deny every office-seeker place until the
tariff question is settled. In saying this
am not speaking as a manufacturer, be-
cause nave long since left that long
suffering class. speak as one whose in
terest Is the same rs the great mass of
business men concerned in the general
prosperity.
"I.et me ask you to keep in mind that
what said last Friday night was ad.
dressed to Penn sylvania business men
upon the subject of continuing the organ
ization we formed during the last CAM
paign, and which then proved so effective
My words were intended to show the re-
cessity for business men not to fall into
difference after every Presidential election
until the four years clock shall strike
again. The country must not he per-
mitted to drift aimlessly while Repre-
sentativer AMI Senators elected to attend
to their duties are out of their seats or
are accepting delays that embarrass and
thwart IL return to industrial pros
perity."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
NOTE TO GO TO SPAIN.
The Presidents Plan TO Secure
independence of Cuba.

Washington, May 19.-The Presidents
policy in regard to Cuba mas been deter
mined upon.
AS soon rs Commiss Toner Calhoun's re-
port of the condition of affairs in the
island is rectived, which will be in about
three weeks, unless he has received Or
ders to delay it until after the tariff bill
has been passed, and if it confirms the
statements made in the reports of Consul
General Lee, the President will address n
note to the Spanish government suggest
ing that Cuba be allowed TO purchase her
independence. The note will be friendly
in it's tone, but will be emphatic in eX-
pressing the Presidents opinion of the
best solution of the difficulty
III Spain should refuse to entertain the
proposition. the President is fully deter
mined to take more radical steps, even to
the extent OF declaring intervention. He
mas discussed this matter with several of
ms friends and advisers and would have
taken more positive action ere this but
Tor the appeal OF Senator Hanna that
recognition OF the Cuban question by the
administration would be disastrous to the
commercial and financial world. The ne
luton received by the Secretary of State
from the leading commercial houses of the
great cities, however, has made IL nnpnr-
emt TO the President that peace upon the
island is desired rs the first step toward
restoring paralyzed commerce, and he
Will undoubtedly give the petition his
careful consider alton. There NAV be no
further action until Mr.. Calhoun's report
Is received, but at that time some action
on the part of the President looking TO
the independence of Cuba through pur-
chase or otherwise Us as certain a { fnta
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
ROANOKE'S CHANGES.
The Magic City Likely to Capture
the Convention.

Richmond, Va, May 10.-(SpeciaD-
The Democratic State central committee.
composed of fifty members, five from
each Congressional district, will meet
here tomorrow night Co determine upon
place for holding the State convention.
The convention will be held to nominate
candidates for governor, lieutenant gov
ernor and attorney general.
Richmond, Roanoke, Lynchburg. Nor.
folk, Charlottesville, Staunton and Old
Point Comfort will contest for the honor
OF entertaining the convention and the
contest promises to be a sharp one.
Large delegations from Norfolk. LYNCH
ourg and Roanoke are already on the
ground, and every committeemap is he
ing button-holed by the wire. pullers.
The Roanoke delegation reached here
ao O'Clock tonight and are quartered at
Murphy's Hotel. They promise to do
some effective hustling for the Magic CITY.
The RELATIVES strength of the cities con-
letting for the honor of entertaining the
convention appears at this time to be
about MS follows:
Roanoke. 1G; Lynchburg, o; Richmond,
D; Norfolk, s; Charlottesville, 4; Staun.
ton D; Old Point Comfort, .. Necessary
to choice, 20, if the full committee is in
attendance
Richmond is anxious to have the con-
vention, but will not press her claims un-
less she is reasonably sure of winning.
Senator Daniel, who is scheduled to
mead the Lynchburg delegation in behalf
OIL that CITY, has Dot materialzed yet, and
1t is reported here to night that he has
very pressing business in Washington.
hoanoke's chances are considered very
good.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
HORSE THIEF CAPTURED

Radford, MAY 19.-(Special. 1.-The man
VINO stole Clay Roup's horse and buggy
last Saturday was arrested seventy miles
west of here yesterday aud proved TO he
L. }. Gregory, native of Washington
county, but now resident of Smythe
county. The officers had hard fight with
nm before he was captured and his head
shows the result of the fight. He escape Il
from one officer and was afterwards ar
rested several miles further west. He
was brought here to day by Sergeant
Thomas and admitted his guilt. This is
the first time he has ever been in trouble.
but it is likely it will be serious enough
to last.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
--7--7-----------
FIGHT AT FRANKFORT.

Attempted to Extend the Session Beyond
the Institutional Limit Abandoned.
Frankfort, Ky, May 49, The fight in
the State senate that promised such bit.
ter and sensational results is over so far
asfthe bone of contention-the fusion blu
is concerned. All agree TINT the bill
cannot become law before Friday, anu
ali thought of attempting to extend the
session beyond the constitutional limit
has been Abandoned
The silver minority has won it's fight
against the fusion bill, not only by its
own good generalship, but because part
OF the Republicans were lukewarm in
their support of the gold Democrats who
originated it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington, May 10. The Senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
William H. p. Clayton, of Arkansas, to
be Judge OF the United States court, Cen
trail district, Indian Territory. Postmas-
tiers: Connecticut, II. L. Carpenter. M
Easthampton. Massachusetts. O. P
Robinson, at Aver; j. H. Norcross, ut
Medford; ID. Crosse, Mt North Abingdon:
>: {. Cooper, ut Chester. Virginia. S.
NJ Sost, Mt Staunton; John NJ. Griffin.
ut fredericksburg.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
CLERK MISSING, SAFE LOCKED.
Disappearance of an Employe of One of

disappearance OF an Employe OF One of
Wilmington's Leading Hotels.
Wilmington, May 10.-william Neff.
night clerk of the Clayton House, disap,
peared this morning between and 3
O'Clock and no trace of him as yet been
found. His absence was noticed by n
guest of the house, who returned about
8 O'Clock this morning.
a coincidence is that the day clerk was
unable to open the safe, us the combina-
ZION would not work. The safe last night
contained 81 QUO government bond and
$3.50 in cash. Local locksmiths have bee n
Mt work all day, but have been unable to
open the safe. Experts from the factory
have been sent for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
Cold Dollars for SOC?

II man offered you gold dollar for
nifty cents You would hesitate to do bust
ness with him until you investigated the
real value of his dollar-it might not be
genuine.
fla man offers you hundred. dolla.
bicycle for $50, $50, $50, or my price but
*l0O Look Ont! 1t may he one Of the
lust US good'' kind. Use common sense;
You CANT buy gold dollars for nifty cents,
and you can't buy hundred dollar Bicycles
OF honest value unless you pay the price.
If you don't know what constitutes hon
est value in bicycle, send for our cata-
log and learn about Frames, Bearings,
Chains and Tires-all peculiarly "Cleye-
land"
We sell two kinds of bicycles
S1OO Worth-The Cleveland Price 500
) 10 Worth-The Westfield-Price S 80
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
M'KINLEY IS WORRIED

Washington, May 19.-The President
is very much opposed TO the Morgan bel.
ligerency resolution. He has not sought
and is not seeking to dictate to Congress
what shall he done, but he expresses the
opinion that the proposed action would be
very unwise. He doubts the wisdom of
Congress acting Independently in such
matters, and he fears that any action by
Congress now would seriously interfere
wifh the plans of the executive branch of
the Government.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
BIG RICHMOND rAILnRE-

Richmond, Va, May 19-(Special. y
The Forgurean-Price Company, the
largest dry goods house in Richmond and
one of the largest in the South, made an
assignment to-day. The liabilities are
said to he 1925, 0G0
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
NEEDLES MAY sUCCEED.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Judgc Mont
gomery, u member of the Dawes Indian
commission, to- day resigned his office. 1t
is STAGED here that Tommy" Needles.
of Illinois, will be appointed to the va.
cancy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
Now for a Change
in Underwear!

HAVE YOU NOTICED WHAT
PARTICULARLY NICE LOOKING
GARMENTS WE'VE nEEN SHOW
ING? WE'VE EVERYTHING
WORTH HAVING IN SUMMER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WEIGHT
WOOL, SILK, Isle THREAD,
BALBRTGGAN AND NAINsoOk.
25C UP. Z
GILKESON g. TAYLOR.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
BLACKBURN IS CONFIDENT.

Washington, May lex. Senator
Blackburn, of Kentucky, who is here ON
II visit, today expressed the opinion that
the campai"ns of this year and next will
ne on the silver issue and he predicts
great gains throughout the country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
DERRY GOES CLEAR

Bedford City, May 10.--(Special.) THE
jury in the case OF Berry, indicted in con-
nect'on with the bank failure here, this
evening ut . O'Clock returned verdict of
not guilty.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

fAn; WE SELL THESE At THAT PRICE.
IT'S a JoB-oNLY ABOUT 300 PAIRS Ar
THAT PRICE. No DUPLICATES. GET \
PAIR QUICK IF YOU WILL NEED SHOES THIS
YEAR. ROANOKE SHOE CO.,
SPOT CASH MONEY SAVERS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
a FORGER ARRESTED.

Washington, May l9.--J. +. Van Au-
Ken, son of +. l.. Van Auken, promi-
nent citizen of Alexandria, was placed
unuer arrest in New York TO day, charged
with passing numerous for ged checks
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
TO BE WOUND UP.

In order to speedily wind up the bust.
ness lately conducted by Walter S. Lang
don, on Commerce street, have decided
to offer the whole line of Mems and Chill
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
THE Wealth Err.

Forecast for Virginia: Fair; no,therly
winds, becoming variable.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

ASSAR TIES AND ALL
NEW SHAPES AND
SHADES IN LADIES'
Low SHOES. y SMALL
LOT LADIES TAN OK
FoRDs, NEW SHADES
AND SHAPES, MADE
AT COST TO MANUFAC-
TUREE Or 81 M ppr
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
Ice Cream Soda, Egg Phosphate and
Frozen Fruit Ices, Five Cents. -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

This comprises the largest assortment
or Hats and Caps in tho State, all Of
which are brand new and stylish. The
reduction also applies to very complete
line of umbrellas.
Fixtures will be for sale rs soon as
stock is disposed OF.
A. b. COLEMAN, Trustee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
RELIGION
VS.. TOBACCO.
United Brethren Get Into Two Lively
Discussions.

STRINGENT RULES PRoposED-A
SWEEPING PROHIBITION
AGAINST EEATRE GOING,
HoRsE-RA PR1zE-FIGHT-
ING, SUNDAY EXCURSIONS AND
GAMES OF CHANCE ALSO COME
UP FOR DIsCUss1oN-NAME OF
PARkERsBURG CONFERENCE
CHANGED.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
j. z. ROGERS g. CO.
OSCAR WILDE OuT.
DEALERS,
No. IL y. Jefferson St.

London, May l0.--Oscar Wilde was re-
leased from prison this morning He is
enjoying robust health He goes to Paris,
and Immediately proposes to return to
literary work. He does not imtc..d 10
hide, and will write over his own sigma
Jure.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20
DRINK Co.Ko.CALIsAYA.

The popular anti-Malarial bev-
erage and Nerve Tonic. Com.
posed of Coca, Kola and Calisaya.
with the Phosphates, making it a
pleasant and effective drink. On
draught ut
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-20

FISHING AND PICNIC EXCLUSION
to Buchana. Arcadia and Natural Bridge
Station We will run an excursion on
Saturday, May %, 1897, Leave Roanoke
ut s m, arriving ut Natural Bridge at
$3.50 II. III. Leave Natural Bridge at 5:5U
p. M, arriving ao Roanoke ut III.
Will stop at Buchanan and A.cadin going
and returning. rs cents for round trip
Go If you want to have good time Tick
cts on sale ut johnson * ,Iohns0n's and
Chas. Lyle drug stores, and Roanoke Cycle
Company.
WORKMAN & GRAHAM. Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

made for her to enter one OF the female
seminaries here.
The present home OF the Governor elect
Is situated ia the western part of East
Radford, the residence being located on
gradually slipping hill. overlooking New
river and in the very prettiest portion
OF that little town.
The inaugural ceremonies will be quite
simple. Immediately after the reconven-
ing OF the two houses. the Senate Will
proceed in baby TO the Hall of the
House OF Delegates, and as the members
OF the upper branch enter the hall they
will be received by the Delegates. stand
ing.
The oath of office viii be administered
by Judge Richard III. Cardwell. OF the
Supreme Court Of Appeals. The new
Executive will make short address.
United States Senator John w. Daniel
will probably be present, and Immediately
after the inauguration be will address
the members OF the General Assembly,
and briefly thank them for the honor
conferred upon him in electing him for a
third term.
REV. DIR. HOGE TO OFFICIATE.
The following correspondence is self
explanatory:
Office Of Clerk of House OF Delegates
and Keeper of the Rolls of Virginia,
December ~, 1877.
Rev. DR.. Moses d. Hoge:
My Dear sir,-At the personal 5olicita-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

the puonc is so easily impressed with the
handsome regalia of the officer OF state,
with the plumed knights on charging
steeds. with the blast of trumpets and
sound of cymbals. it is refreshing to wit
ness the unusual sight of the Chief Exc
cutive of great Commonwealth in
stalled in office without any Of these IN
necessary trappings
THE GOVERNORS FAMILY.
The Governor-elect, with his family,
viii leave his home, in East Radford.
about noon of January 30th, and will ar
rive here over the Norfolk and Western
railroad at S T. NJ. that day. He will
proceed at once to the Executive Mansion,
which Will be vacated by Governor O'Fer-
rail- several days prior 10 that time.
Governor Tyler's family consists Of his
wife and four sons and three daughters,
all OF whom, with the exception Of his
eldest son, Mr.. z. II. Tyler, viii reside
with him here at the mansion. The lat
ter acts az business manager for his
father. and has charge of Major Tyler's
farming and mining interests in Pulaski
and Radford. He will remain at Belle
hampton" his bachelor hail. in Pulaski
county.
Mr.. J. Hoge Tyler. Jr., who is next TO
the eldest. and who has been in the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
TO HOLD CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
Fine Music In the Churches To-day
Sermons ON Appropriate Themes.

Sermons Appropriate to the anniversary
of the birth of Christ will be preached
to-day in many churches Of this city.
The music, in many instances, will be
exceptionally fine. as the choirs have
been rehearsing these Christmas anthems
for some time
christmas Temptation" Will be the
subject Of the night eermon to be preach
ed at Venable-Street baptist church by
Rev. j. s. Dill.
Rev. Thomas N. Potts. at Park-Place
Methodist church, will take for the SUD
ject of his morning sermon Christ the
Peace of the World"
At Asbury Methodist church Rev. Il.
M. Beckham will preach at the morning
service a special Christmas sermon,
taking for his subject The Silent
Years" 80
Services appropriate TO Christmas VIII
be conducted at Union-station Methodist
church at II A. NJ, and the lessons that
the anniversary suggest will be empha-
sized In either sermon or song In p 1tty
nearly every church in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
XMAS ON SOUTH SIDE.
HOW PEOPLE OF MANCHESTER OBJ
SERVED THE GREAT DAY.
INTERESTING CHURCH SERVICES.
Christmas Music VIII BE Sung To-
Day-PrOgrammc Elaborate and At
tractiye-Mrs. Burke, an Aged Lady,
Dead.
Dead.

II was fairly orderly, jolly set who
snent the day in Manchester yesterday,
one whose anthems of praise and Christ
mas offering went up in the smoke OF
popcrackers and amid the sounds or
many horns. During the whole day, from
sun TO sun, the police had rather an easy
going time Il was high carnival day,
when the servant was his masters lord
and the small boy everywhere at once
could shrek to his hearts desire, ana
the splitting OF his lungs and vocal or
gans. Now and then some old fellow
would think a telephone-post was ms
dearest friend. and would embrace 1t az
fectionately, IL not tenderly. Another
member of Mayor Maurice's Temperance
Soc,etv was seen to stand for twenty
minutes and gaze with watery eyes up at
a store sign. At last he stopped man
on the street and said to him: HE
friend, can you see the letters ON tha'
sign. for, hic, ID II j can.
Two youths In yellow would nave
been halted yesterday afternoon py Cap
tain IApscomb, IL the Chief mad peen
mounted, and the negroes morse ho'
faster than his. He was passing up
Rainbridge street, when his attention was
attracted to rapid and sharp reports OF
popcrackers, and, looking up. he saw TWO
negro sports In buggy. each with
guh glistening in the sunlight, ana n,ins
Tor ali thew were worth. AS soon as they
snied the Chief the horse felt their WHIP
10 an alarming degree. and dashed at fun
sneed nm the street. Captain Lipscomb
called 10 some persons ahead OF him 10
stop the buggy as 1t passed, out 'ney.
too. had seen the pistols. and were not
inclined 20 interfere. So they passed on
In the fields standing water had be-
come ice. and the boys and girls, wrap
ped warm in their coats ana cioaks'
sllded on the bright, slippery surface
With stoy that found expression ~
genuine indian warwhoops and the old
rebel yell.
And so Christmas-pay OF 1881 came ana
passed, the day which every chliaisn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26
Emporia Jottings.

EMPORIA, VA, December 25.--{Spos
cial)-It Is a remarkable fact that there
was less drunkenness here yesterday
(Christmas-eve) than has been known fog
many years
Hon. John Chaplin, member OF the
House OF Delegates. was on the streets
yesterday. and was warmly greeted BY
his friends. or
1t has not yet transpired whom Judge.
elect w. Samuel GOODWIN will appoint az
Commonwealth's Attorney and commits.
sioners OF accounts. The position OF Com.
monwealth's Attorney was made vacant
by Judge Goodwyn's elevation to the
bench.
cadet Willie Mastin. OF the Virgins
Polytechnic Institute, is at home for the
holidays.
Miss Effie Baker. OF the wornan's Col.
Iege, Richmond, is at home for the hoii-
days.
Widows Son Lodge. No. 16o A. F. ana
A. NJ, will celebrate the festival OF 81.
John the Evangelist with an eiaborate
supper Monday evening. The supper VIII
be had at the Weaver Hotel.
Miss Annie Cooke. OF Market street.
Petersburg, is spending some time with
her sister, Mrs. w. II. Bailey. on Aaln
street.
Mr.. w. r. Deal is visiting relatives Ia
Gloucester county.
Mr.. John W. Weymouth. OF Hampton.
formerly principal of the graded school
here. is visiting Mr.. e. Peyton Turned.
Mr.. Weymouth is now reading law IN the
office CT Colonel Thomas Tabb. in Hamp.
ton.
Mr.. w. Ira Lee. OF the engineer corps
OF the Richmond ana petersburg and
Carolina railroad. Is In town spending the
holidays with his family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-26

Christmas was a quiet day, indeed, at
the Young Mems Christian Association
secretary Mckee and his assistants were
in the office most of the day. and quite
a number of members dropped in and
exchanged greetings, but there was no
attempt made to celebrate the holiday
except in an informal manner. Games
were engaged in by some Of the mem
hers of the junior department. and in
the evening basketball was played by
the young men. ~
The Rutgers College Glee Club will be
the Christmas attraction of the star
course. and a better musical organization
couId hardly have been secured from the
lvceum stage. The club appeared at the
Young Mems Christian Association re-"
Years ago. and made a most favorable
impression.