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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, % cents:
supper, 20 cents Meal tickets, 81. |
am using Armour Chicago meats, which
are the best. j. j. Catognis restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30
a LOUISVILLE FAILURE-

Louisville, Ky, March ok. n. and
X. L. Whitinghill, dealers in dry goods,
assigned to-day. Assets estimated at
$1,000 with liabilities $4,000.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30

OH sores, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, etc. /,
etc. Price zoe. At Massin's Pharmacy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30
FOR FLOOD
SUFFERERS.
The Senate Passes an Appropria-
ton of $3.50, 900.

THIS AMOUNT IS TO BE IMMED1.
ATELY AVAILABLE FOR THE
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY NOW
IN DANGER OF DESTRUCTION BY
THE FLOODS-THE ARKANSAS
COMPROMISE BILL PAsSED-MR.
HOAR AFTER THE FIGHTERS
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30
a SMALL. FIRE.

The fire alarm was turned in from box
No. 81 last night and upon being re-
sponded to it was found that the walls OF
Marshall's planning mills on Holiday
street southwest, were OH fire. Il was
thought that the fire caught from n spark
from the smoke stack of the engine. The
flames were quickly eNtinguished and no
damage OF any consequence was done
The alarm WAS responded To 10y all the
fire companies promptly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30
EPUbLICANS
DISSATISFIED.
Massachusetts Congressman OBJ
jeCt to the WOODEN Schedule.

THEY MAKE A VIGOROUS KICK
AGAINST TIE HIGH DUTIES ON
WOOL AND COTTON IMPOSED BY
THO DINGLEY TARIFF-SpEAKER
REED LECTURES THE MEMBERS
ON THEIR TARDY ATTENDANCE
UPON THEIR DUTIES.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30

& THE TANNERS ON A STRIEIS--
Chicago, March 20. About 200 shavers
and splitters III the various tanneries
quit work to day or rather they refused
to 90 to work The table hands and fin
ishers went to work this morning.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30

WITCH HAZEL SALVE
is composed OF witch hazel.
calendela, carbolic acid and
other valuable healing agents,
making it II superior family
ointment for wounds and
bruises, burns. bites and
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-30
Ladies' Collars
and Cuffs!

WE'RE READY FOR YOU WITH
THAT NEW CoLLAR-THE LATEST
THING OUT FOR SPRING;
COLLARS, 1Oc.
CUFFS. zoe
GlLKESON & TAYLOR
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Strange Religious Mania.

A whole family affected with re-
igious mania is reported. It first
broke out in the eldest son, near the
the Long Sault in Oklahoma. He
called himself the prince of the Sand
hills and declared that Christ had
selected him to reform the world.
After falling victims to the malady,
his parents concluded that he was
possessed of devil and they beat
him to insensibility, after which
they sacrificed the youngest of their
10 children as pascal lamb. This
being told of as mere incident by
another child to a neighboring
clergyman led to the incarceration
of the violent members of the fam
lily in the Kingston insane asylum.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
TOO Lfres savect.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City. ILL.,, was tola by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles DIR. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, IS9 Florida St, San Fran
cisco, suffered from dreadful cold, APP
preaching Consumption, tried without
result everything else then bought one
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and
in two weeks was cured. He is natural
ly thankful. 1t is such results, of
which these are samples. that prove
the wonderful efficacy of this medicine
in Coughs and Colds Free trial bottles
q tG. w. NJ. Hooff2s Drug Store. Regu-
ar size SOC. and 81. 90.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
New Feed Store.

The Equity Milling Company
have opened a general Feed Store
in connection with their down town
Office, in their new brick building
opposite the Court House.
Flour, meal and feed of all kinds
will be kept constantly on hand in
quantities to sui purchasers, and
will be sold at the lowest wholesale
and retail prices. All orders left
with Mr.. J. M. Burdett, the Com
pany's book keeper, who has charge
of the store, will receive careful and
prompt attention.
EQUITY MILLING co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Whom in doubt don't talk.
Diseases oF THE sKIN.

The intense itching and smnrting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rleum, and other
diseases of the skin is Instantly aliayed by
applying Chamberlain;s Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by IL. IL is equally
efficient for itching piles and fayorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic. blood n,sriiier and yernifuge.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
OId Peo,,Ie

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys viii
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoxi-
cant, but acts as tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and
bowels, adding strength and giving tone
to the organs, thereby aiding Nature in
the performance OF the functions.
Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find It
Just exactly what they need. Price soc.
and SI.O0 per bottle at g. w. NJ. HooHs
Drug Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

We understand the Mayor has
served notice on some property
owners who rent houses for i'm
moral purposes, to make their
tenants vacate within ten days,
or he will arrest and fine them.
The penalty is heavy for renting
for such purposes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Ra5ER.oAas
Train Connections VIA Ohio Re.
r., for Cincinnati, Louisville,
Philadelphia and New

Since the new train schedule went
into effect on the Ohio River r. r.,
train No. 1. CCint'i. Flyer leaves
Wheeling 6:25 a. M, Petersburg
1910 a. M, Pomeroy 1916 a. M,
Point Pleasant 1910 p. M, Gallipolis
1870 p. M, arrives Kenova $40 r.
M, making direct connection with
the famous f. r. ", on the g. s. O..
R'y., arriving at Cincinnati 600
Lexington 8: Asp. M, Louisville $3.50
%. M. Connections made in Cincin-
natl for all points South, West and
Northwest.
Parlor Car between Wheeling and
Keneva.
leaves Kenova 1925 a. m, Hunting
ton 7:45 a. m, GalIipolis 9:0Q a. M,
PIT. Pleasant 9:27 a. M, Pomeroy 9:55
a. m, Parkersburg 1866 a. M, Will
Jamestown 1882 p. m, arrives Wheel
ing 3:25 p. M, making direct connect
ion with the Pennsylvania lines, ar
irving Pittsburg 5:15 p. M Harris
burg 2:10 a. m, Washington 7:40 a.
m, Baltimore 6:20 a. m, Philadel-
phia 8: 02 a. M, New YoriS 2; 4s a. IN:
Parlor Car between Kenoya and
Wheeling.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
OHIO CENTRAL LINES.
LOCAL TIME CARD.
Central Standard Time.

NORTH BOUND.
No l departs % a. nj Flyer.
"11 90 p. nj Mail and Isx.a
t' 10 arrives 5 so p. nj Accom-
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 20 departs 6 10 a. MT Accom.l
81 10 Ia p. m.@Mail and Ex.1
g 2 sc 10 p. m.-FlNer.
Train Nos. l and 2 run solid between
Charleston and Toledo, with new PULL
man Drawing Room Chair Car, both
ways. Train Nos. 10 and IL run solid
between Columbus, Ohio, and Gauley
Bridge. Train Nos. 10 and 20 run be
tween Point Pleasant and Gauley Bridge
For maps, rates, de-, and through tick
cts to all points, call on
e. e. HEIEER, Agent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
.BuckEefa,s .Arrtca SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
Il is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by g. w. NJ. Hooff.
Jan1-96-1y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
TUFTS Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.

Several cases of la grippe in
town have taken ON more ag-
gravated form this week, and the
doctors are watching some serious
developments. This weather is
eminently treacherous, and even
the robust cannot betoo care
full.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
S1OOReward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
tional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for ANY case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Hero Is Greatness.

Let US dignity the lowliest duties.
by a noble nature Ittakesa greater
man to do a common thing greatly
than TO do great thing greatly -
II. d. Never
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
fhs Horse IN BattIe

Dir Daniel g. Brinton has proved
that the first battle on American
soil IN which horses were used was
that at CintIa, in Tobaseo, Mexico,
IN March. 1919.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Young Mr.. Whitney and his
bride are going back to the mod
est and good old style of love in
acottage. They havejust bought
one at Newport for S250,0OO and
will furnish it in an equally I'M
pretentious way.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Go down to Levine Bros. old
stand, and you will find an endless
variety of Capes and Jackets, at
less than cost.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

That big spring trade is ex-
pected is evidenced by the phe-
nomenal number of drummers in
town lately.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
The police pulled a number of

TIC police puIIeu q HuMOeT OF
disreputable women night before
last, and also got several men, who
would not like to have their names
published, but you can find out
who they are by looking over the
police court records.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Rheumatism Cured in a nay.

ssMystie Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cured in to 3days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. Itremoves at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears The first dose greatly benz
efits; 70 cents. Sold by A. @. Van Gill
der, Druggist, Point Pleasant.
march lily.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Whose unfulfilIed New Years
resolution was it to start the ball
rolling for the establishment of a
public library in Point Pleasant?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

The suspension of a large watch
manufacturing establishment at
Canton, Ohio, will attract as much
attention as some of the distin-
euished gentlemen who are visit
ing that town for the purpose of
comforting with the Advance
Agent of Prosperity.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

We learn from am exchange that
trained Missouri mules is to be
shipped to Cuba. 1t looks as if
butcher Weyler had a kick COM
ing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Middleport has advertised seven
$1,000 bonds to be sold ON Feb
urary 18th. These take the place
of others, SO there will be no in
Grease in MiddIeport's debt.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

The collapse of thirty-one banks
in sixteen days speaks in trumpet
tones of the onward march of Con
fidence" and prosperity"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

A marriage license was issued
yesterday to Luther Burns 81
years and Mary Elliott 60 years.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

In Paris, where PNEUMATIC tires
have come into use ON some of the
public cabs, it has been found that,
owing to the reduced shock to the
vehicles, the cost of repairs has been
1essened 80 per cent, to say moth
ing of the saving to the nerves of
passengers and others, and to the
muscles of horses ANY thing that
diminishes the noises of the city is a
distinct gain to the comfort and
health of thein habitants.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Despite the inclemency of the
weather "weary willies" continue
to pass through the town, making
their way in all directions with the
very scantiest consideration at the
hands of local trainmen.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

To those seeking tosubscribe for this mag
nzfe a late copy viii be mailed receipt Of
ten cents. substitution price g 90 per an-
num-. Single copies twenty-five cents.
Address Arena Publishing Company. Gop-
ey Square, Boston Mass.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

THE WRIGHT MEDIo1NR Co,
Columbus, Ohio.
GENTLEAIEN@I have been using
Wright.s Celery Capsules since No
vember, 1894, and find them to be al
recommended. ] first began taking
them while at Hot Springs, Ark.
under treatment for Sciatic Rheuma
tism, Liver and Stomach trouble will
which had been a long sufferer.
found the Celery Capsules gave IN
great strength from the beginning
and have used them ever since.
With pleasure and unsolicited, / re
commend them to any and all suffer
ing with like Affections or either OF
them Very truly yours,
CHARLES II. CALDWELL.
Sold by the West Virginia Drug
Co. Price 90 cents and $1.O0.
ETFor sale by Hooff. Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

John NJ. Adkins has had his
loss on his house, near the bridge
adjusted, and received in cash the
full amount of the insurance,
through Tippett & Hutchinson's
Agency.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

A man thirty years old said
yesterday that he never had boil
IN his life. That fellow claims to
be a judge of luxuries.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Quite number of Point Pleps-
antonians would go to Cuba, if they
were not married or-.'if something
else"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn.) Elegant lunch
in Milk. OF. can, 10c.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Inviting.

Mabel-Mr Dewdrop always
wears trousers that resemble up
holstery, it seems to me.
Agatha That's a gentle hint, I
suppose, that his knees are the most
inviting to sit on. IN. z. Journal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Squire Edwards committed
Monday, Mr.. Isaac Cremeens, of
Hannah District, to the Asylum
for the Insane.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Card to One PnblIc.

We desire to say that all Caskets,
sold by us are made of hard wood,
and are SO manufactured as to adj
nit of full inspection; and where we
sell cedar casket, we will warrant
it all Florida or Tennessee red ce-
dar, and not the cheap, common red
wood of the Pacific coast, andwhich
is sometimes called red cedar, to de-
ceive intending purchasers. We
also guarantee our prices as low for
the same class of goods as they can
be furnished by any firm in the bus
mess, none excepted, and are backed
up in this by the largest manufac-
tnrers of funeral goods in the United
States. Respectfully,
e. j. TIPPETT,
Enrnifnra and Undertaking. Point
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
ION. G. q. CALDWELL,

Of PGrIcersbu9.g, West Hirgf9si1.
Recommends IP9-fglt'S Celery
C111SGELeSs
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
Ohio Rive. RaiIroad.

Ohio River Railroad.
On and after Monday, July Goth,
Parlor Cars will be run between Park
ersburg and Pittsburg as scheduled
*Leave Parkersburg on train No. 4
BIO p. IN.
ARRIVE Pittsburg on train No. s1s
fLeave Pittsburg on train No. ao7
$40 a. IN.
+Arrive Parkersburg on train No.
JOHN j. ARCHER,
a. 81. II. A.
+Eastern time.
central time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

And now the Legislators find
their lounges and other peoples
ears and eyes. May they make the
best use of all three.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
A Great Magazine That Handles
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Present Problems.


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popular Journalist has said cit is LEADING
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Not an Organ of Party or Creed.
To the pages ofTHE ARENA properly 4 X
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View the betterment of human conditions
ard human life are welcomed. In this II is
lsfliStinctfye among 0ll reviews ana maya.
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More ever than heretofore women can look
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of the world will contribute to Its pages, Civ
ing to its readers the most earnest and bril-
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TIE Arena Will NO be the organ of any
political party Whatever. but VIII be an earn
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the reform of abuses, and Will labor zeal-
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Advanced Thought and Research-
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

CHAsso. soULL, g. p. 4.
Baltimore, lid.
{ q. b, DUNLAP, Ticket Agent.
PaFSersburgs ". Va
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

The Legislature now in session
has a clear field ahead for pract1-H
cal work and quick dispatch of
business. They could accomp-
lish much if SO disposed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Good roads are the farmers short
cut to market
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

The irrepressible small boy in
dulged literally in snow-balling
yesterday, and enjoyed the lux
ury immensely, though few 9th
ers did. A few ill-aimed balls
occasioned some personal incon-
venience here and there.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

There is nothing that pushes a
man down and 50 quickly as to
loose the respect of his fellow-men.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Ice is coming down the river at
quite lively pace and in large
quantities just now.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

There are 8, 600 counties in the
United States, only 55 of which are
in West Virginia.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

More people should rejoice that
they don't get what they deserve.
instead of complaining of what
they do get.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

Furniture and Undertaking, Point
Pleasant. may 20 If
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

There is futter in the legal
dove cot a. this week. The Sn-
preme Court of Appeals meets at
Charleston Friday, and our own
Circuit Court holds session to-
morrow. County Court has been
Ia session.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Jan. 90, '95
THE WRIGHT MEDICINE Co.,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20

A contemporary says liquor
strengthens the voice That is a
mistake 1t only makes the breath.
strong.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-01-20
s@-sold by Druggists, 75c.

Address, F. j. CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, Ohio.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-24
Evening Herald

TuEspAY. AUGUST "a. lsaz.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-24
A MORTGAGE ON HONDURAS
New York Capitalists WIN practically
L-a.t....L M A-nrLn.... nn.tIt...

New York Capitalists WIN Practically
Control the Nations Destiny.
Washington. AUG 24-Consul Jar
ngan, of Uul.u, Honduras, has sent
to the st5 &C. department a report upon
an irportant concession by the Hon
duras government granted to the Hon
duras syndicate This corporation is
composed, says the consul, of well
known capitalists and fnanciers Of the
United States, mostly located in New
York The syndic4ss has deposited
with the government of Honduras $780,,
900 in gold as a guarantee that it viii
carry out its part Of the concession.
The syndicate viii oversee the col
lection Of all duties and pay Honduras
a stipulated sum in lieu of the collec-
tions. 1t win liquidate the foreign
(nationaD debt within a given time,
and viii open offices in Europe for
this purpose. The foreign debt of Hon
duras amounts to several millions.
The syndicate is authorized to con-
struct and operate a railroad from
Puerto Cortez to the Bay of Fonseca,
on the Pacific coast, with such branch
lines as it may desire. The Honduras
government comedies to the syndicate
the railroad and all it's appurtenances
now being operated 80 miles or more
out of Puerto Cortez, the right of way
to Fonseca bay and a subsidy of 5000
acres of land for each mile of road
built and operated by the syndicate,
the lands to be located contiguous to
the road and in alternate sections, or
at any point desired by the syndicate.
Consul Jarnigan says that this gives
to the syndicate the most valuable
franchise that could be obtained in
Honduras. The syndicate, he says, has
the power to build a narrow guage
transcontinental railroad and operate
it for 90 years, and is not restricted as
to route. 1t is also given the right to
organize and operate banks and con-
duct a general banking business, and to
bring in colonists, who, however, must
not be negroes.
The consul says this concession
means much to Honduras and the Uni
ted States, and describes in detail how
it will open a rich country never de-
veloped, furnishing an outlet for Amer
lean enterprise and American capital.
TT means" says he, absolute control
of the trade by the United States. It
means the domination Of Americans,
not only in trade, but all else, even to
national destiny"