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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Ccn.idrrtnr tho Han, Gaze.

Columbus. o.. March 24.--The par
don hoard In extra session considered
The application for communication of
the Death sentence Of William Haas.
rho crininaliy assaulted his employ
ea's wife and then murdered her at
Cincinnati. The board will take Anal
action Monday next
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

Oattie-rrme. 81 so@o 90; good, "a 5o9
a. %; bulls, stays and cows. 81 S0Q3 60.
Hogs-Prlme medium weights, 81 156fI 20;
best Workers, 81 056L4 10; pigs and common
TO fnir Workers, So 00Ql4 90; heavy, 81 100
4 30; roughs, 81 75@3 10.
Sheep-ohio fed western, 81 3OGi4 go;
prime natives, 81 G5di4 10; good, 81 40dt4 90;
fair, 20 soa4 20 common, SO 00a3 60;
chelce lambs, 50 +0Gi5 10; common to good,
"a 25dt6 %; calves. $5 00@5 10.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

Dor Indisnp-fnlr aud cooler; brisk north
ps'y w,bds,
For Ohio Generally fair; winds shifting
to North bwsstofly; cooler Wednesday.
For West vlrgiaia --Ilaih, followed by
clearing wsathss; eoolssi northwsstssiy
VindA
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
A NT,ssours Bank Fails.

Maysville, Mo-, March 24-The De
Kalb County bank failed to open. Tho
bank holds some slow paper and O
large amount of real estate. Its busi-
ness for the past year has been unsat-
isfactory. The directors assert that de-
positors will be paid in full.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Drank Carboljc Acid.

Wooster, o., March 25.-The 2-year-
old daughter of Ber;Qlman drank from
a vial OF carbolic acid on Sunday and
died the next day.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

Portsmouth, March 2a.--MRr. Petro.
domestic chaplain Of the pope and a
priest attached to the Portsmouth
cathedral, Ia heod.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

Sheep nnd I.ambs-I'rime limbs, So T5q
8 SO; fair 10 good, 80 251i5 so; culls, 81 51tl
8 90; Sheep choice native wcthers, So 90;
good mixed, 81 G5aiI S5; culls and common,
S3 50dl4 90.
Hogs-Ples, 80 O0ds4 O5; Workers., 81 BOG
4 25; medium and heavy, 81 %.
Cnttle-Markct steady.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
or i'.r P,actlee.

New York. March 23---The brooklyn
baseball players left for Oharlotts. ".
C., where they will train.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

Lima. o.. March 24.-yBen Sanders' y.
the murderer OF William Benton, was
gun down by oloodhounds. .al
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

II. G. u, of st. JOHN, Com. llG-ReguIar
meet ings, Castle Hall Collins building frsI
Sunday ofea"h month. Drlll meeting every
Monday nIsnt, President, +. j. Downey;
recording and Corresponding Secretary, Ed
ward Beck
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Arrival Of rreuoh Tran.por,.

Canea, Crete, March 24.-The French
transport Auvergne has arrived at Su.
da hay with 450 marines on board.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Fpr,phouse Looted.

Newark, o., March f6. - A tramp
named Seymour looted the farmhouse
of ]. n. McA'iien, securing e36.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Going / asst.

All trains run daily except Sun
day.
Train No. 3 from the east ar.
rives at 1885 p. m.
For rates, time Of trains and
other information call on J.C.uart,
Agent.
&. e. Bennet, Supt.
J. NJ. Wilkinson, G,T.A.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

TUSCALOOSA TRIBE, No So Improved
o, II. NJ ,-Wlgwam in l o. o. f. building
Council fire kindlrd on the NTH sleep of each
ID, NJ Kanode. Chief OF Records.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

EASTERN STAR, Venus No. H.-Mects
second and fourth Thursdays of each month
N Masonic hall Miss Kate BOwlhy ,Matron
Miss Hannah Lehman, Secretary.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Chicago.
An 49, -.

Hogs-lIeavy, So T5n+ 20; roughs, SO TOO
IS.
Cattie-Beeves. 81 7OGi5 30; cows and hcif-
ers. 81 00a,4 "a; Texas steers. SO 1914 40;
stockcrs md feeders, SO 35614 80
Shecp-Sirong.
whent-72c. Corn-23Nc. Onts-1ONc
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

LOGAN TEMPLE, No57 ,Rnthbone sisters
Temple In Mccarthy building Meeting
encli Tuesday evening. Il. c., Mrs. o. w, Ii
wright; NJ o; o., Miss Mae Montgomery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH -
East Hunter street. John II, Rudsll, past
or. Public worship Mt 10 H. m. and p m.
Sunday school 2 p. m. Junior lie tgue p IN.
EpwOrth league p. m, Glass meetings o Il.
III. Prayer meeting Thursday p. IN.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
TOWNSHIP CLERKS.
CORPORATION CLERKS:

..--.
'oshn =; ''...... ..,.,.,,..',, Jas Il. Martin
!nurclville Observation-Disclosures. Jas s. steel
iurray ly................. Thos. Bradbury
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
Official Directory.
officers, Churches Societies, Clubs, &c.
DISTRICT OFFIOERS.

...-..-........
60. .............. Charles a Dana
t...,.... ........ George Falcon
Representative ve...,...,.......J. p. Rochester.
Common Pleas Judges
GO. w. II. Wright.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

HOOK HOOKING COUNCIL, No. 20. II &
= NJ Assembly chamber james building
Stated nsSrnhly first Tuesday in cnch month.
Hon D W. ii Wright, II, | NJ; G. ii
Keynes, Recorder.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30
CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Corner OF
Hunter and Market streets. Rev. David r
Moore, ID. d., pastor. Preaching services at
lO:3D II. IN. and 400 p. m. Sabbath School nj
900 n. m. Junior G II. at2:3O p. m. and {. r..
at $500 p. M. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
evening at O'clock.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-03-30

wheat-No. . red, Ole. Corn-No. 2 mix
ed, Csc. onts-No 2 mixed, 10hc. Rye
No. 2, zIhc
1Arf--S4 o. Hulk meats-$i S5Gi4 90
Bacon Is b5Ti6 o..
Ho9s-*a S0d4 10. Cattle - So 50a4 10
Ehcrp--S2 50d4 %. Lnmbs-$3 1896 25.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
ANOTHER SOUTHERN OUTRAGE
Citizens OF StiI|ton, S. G., Lynch a
Negro Barn-Burner.

Orangeburg, S. G., Jan. Lawrence
Brown, the negro who is generally be-
lieved to have been connected with the
burning of Robert Wanamakcr's barns
and stables at Stillton last week, was
lynched ut 10 O'Clock last Night. His
body was found this morning hanging
from the crossbeam of the danger signal
at the crossing OF the South Carolina and
Georgia railroad. 1t was riddlcd with
shots Pinned to it was a placard, or
which was inscribed the following.
Judge Lynch is in session tonight:
verdict, guilty. The prisoner must die
Warning: We will protect our homes and
property, so help us God. No hellish fire
fiend shall live. CITIZENS"
Brown had been in Jail charged with
the crime OF arson, but was released yes
terday, rs Mr. Wanamaker said lie did
not believe the negro was guilty. There
have been number of incentliary fires in
the Stillton community recently and the
citizens are determined to stop them
The coroner's inquest developed no ma
terial testimony rs to the lynchinc. 1t
adjourned until tomorrow, when YER
dict will be agreed upon.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
A FEAST FOR BAYARD.
He Was Cordially EuIogized in
London Yesterday.

London, Jan. G.-The Article Club, an
association which is made up of the lead
ing commercial firms of the country, rep
resenting an aggregate capital of 1900,
900. 600 pounds, the agents general in
London of the colonies, the heads of the
government departments and many 9th
ers interested in the commerce of the en-
pire gave Il banquet tonight at the Hotel
Cecil, the United States ambassador, Mr.
Bayard, being the guest of the evening.
The Earl of Jersey, who succeeds the
Earl Of Winchelsea us president of the
club, was chairman, and at the conclusion
of the dinner he opened the proceedings.
The Earl of Jersey, formerly governor
of New South Wales. made II few remarks
i'll eulogy of Mr.. Dayard, and then Sir
Robert G. w. Herbert, agent general in
London for Tasmania, toasted the colo.
MES, which, he said, were greatly indcbt-
ed to Mi. Bayard for the settlement of
certain questions tending to the fedora
ton of the English speaking people.
Sir Donald Smith, Canadian high com
missioner in London responded with
warm tributes to Sir Charles Topper, cX.
premier of Canada, and Mr.. Bayard
Cardinal Vaughan, archbishop of West.
minister, proposed the toast to THE Peo-
pie of the United States.n amid prolonged
cheers. He said:
THE United States and great Britain
have Il common commission of civliza-
ton and Britons have extended to their
American cousins the hand OF fellow
ship
Cardinal Vaughan proceeded with the
words of praise for Mr. Bayar,l'S tact and
liindliness in the recent anxious period
growing out of the Venezuelan dispute
The United States. he stid had often
chosen worthy representatives in Eng
land. but never had II happier choice been
made than that of Mr.. Bgyard.
When Mr.. Bayarl arose to reply to this
toast, he received IL tremendous ovation
from those present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
THE GRANDEsT REMEDY.

Mr.. X. Il. Grcevc. merchant, of Chill.
howie, Va, certifies 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
1duced to try DR. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by use of two b0ttlcs For
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 at Gassie's Pharmacy
109 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
TERRIBLE WEAPONS.
A. PAIR OF THEM WHICH A TRAVEL
Err PICKED UP IN PARIS.

The Venom Box Which Contains the NJ ost
That Does ITS Deadly Work In :. Silent
and Pcrpicxing Manner.
1.-Two of the most beautiful and at
the same time murderOus objects I have
ever seen in all my travels picked up
in Paris during my trip there last sum-
mer, said j. V. Atkinson of Savannah
to friend.
Il bought both Of them from III old
gunsmith i'll the QUARTER Latin, and he
assured mo they were, without doub
the only ones in existence, as far as his
knowledge Of death dealing instruments
went, and he also told me that he had
purchased them of an old Spaniard who
had spent most of his life in the South
American countries.
IL am sure he must have had them
made TO his especial order, for, as 1 have
already stated, during all my travels 1
have never seen anything that would in
any way approach them for vilainous.
murderous purposes.
'"Tho first, as you see, looks innocent
enough, and when 1 ask you what you
think it is You will reply
60 silver matchbox" answered the
reporter as he gingerly handled tho beau
tifully chased silver object.
Touch that spring.
AT an easy touch the lid of tho box
flow opon on u powerfully hinged spring
and disclosed the interior, and i'll il COM
partment about ono-half of the capacity
of the box were Il dozen wax matches.
Now you'll find tiny button on
the side next you and near your thumb.
just press that lightly"
AS the suggestion was followed lit
tie, sharp pointed, creamy white, curved
object popped into view from that por-
ton of the box not occupied by the
matches
"Whnt is that"
That" said Mr.. Atkinson. sis not
more nor less than the fore fang of the
Crotalus horridus, the great American
rattlesnake, and one of the most venom
GUS of sorpents known to ichthyolosists.
You will notice that the fang is sharp
as u needle ut its point; that it is slit
for distance up the middle, and that
it is hollow. You will also observe that
fine, amber colorod, jellyliko substance
IL contained within the hollow of the
fang. That is nothing less horrible than
the venom of tho crotalidD, and the
rankest poison, the most deadly of
agents known to man. A couple of
scrapes on Il mans hand OF face mean
certain and a horrible death-nausea
and vomiting, retching, commissions,
semiparalysis. complete paralysis, state
of coma, death in a most horrible form
and the swelling to horrible proportions
of the corpse rs it rapidly turns black
from the virulence of the venom. You
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
PLAYS FOR MrKINLEY.

Edouard Remenyi, the violinst, had ii
very delightful experience recently He
was visiting in the home OF Mr.. II. ii.
kohlsaat, of Chicago, proprietor of the
Chicago Timcs-IIerald and Chicago Even
ing Post, when, alter dinner it was sug-
sesteu that it would be pleasant thinu.
to call up President. elect Mckinley over,
the long distance telephone and have Re.
inenyl play for him and his wife. In
writing to his. manager. Mr.. Thearlc,
about 1T, the great virtuoso describes the
event in his own inimitabe manner as
follows: Have played last night to Major
Mckinley and Mrs. Mckinley two tunes
How? Over the long distance telephone
at Mr. kohlsaat's house, where was n
guest with Major Handy. Major Nc
kinley thanked me over and over again.
lsn't it wonderful when you consider thar
thc distance between Mr.. kohlsnat',
nome IN Chicago and the Mckinley home
IN Canton is four hundred miles, The
hoanokc public can hear this great artis,
ut short range to morrow night. Al.
Though the sale has been exceptionally
large, plenty of good seats are yet to be
had. Parties desiring to secure boxes
should applyat once.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07

NY take HE fearful agent, bake it be-
tween bricks, freeze it between blocks
OF ice. and it will still retain its terrible
power. You may inoculato rat with
the venom, and he will die in Il few
moments, "a dog i'll five and man i'll
from ten minutes to an hour, according
TO the amount received and the condi-
ton Of his system at the time. The blood
OF the first rat can he inoculated into q
second, and the blood of the second into
a third, and so on down through 100
yes, zoo ubjects-without recourse to
the oIi2lnal venom, and the last subject
will die rs quickly and convulsively as
the first, for its viruIence is absolutely
fatal
You can readily see what terrible
weapon it would be in the hands of an
interruptions villain. A scratch or two,
and the deed would he done, while the
victim would simply imagine that no
had been scraped by pin. Yet in u
close fight with some Of the despicable
footpads and murderous thugs who arc
lnfesting your fair city do not think
would have any scruples about using it
on one of them myself
" 1t would be difficult even for first
class physician 10 discover at the first
sight just how the man met his death.
Its companion piece, of devilish in
genuity, is needle gun. Peculiar look
ing thing, is it not?" asked Mr.. Atkin-
son as no passed "a richly engraved and
silver mounted object that looked like
cross between miniature double bar
relied shotgun and revolver to his
friend. who handled it with extreme
caution.
That little gun is about five inches
over all, and yet it contains within
those chambers, i'll the boxlike part be-
tween those fine watch spring steel bar
rels and the pistol grip, enough of ficnd-
lsh mischief to lay ont dozen strong
men.
The charge is "a strong hut powerful
cartridge made of "a highly explosive
chemical which, by tho peculiar con-
struction of tho chambers, makes SO lit
tie noise that it could not be heard by q
person ten feet away. Tho instrument
OF destruction is q bunch of fine cambria
needles that have had their heads slight
ly flattened 10 offer resistance and catch
the propelling force. and their points
have lain i'll tho very same sort of ven
ON OF which spoke until they are thor
Oughly corroded with it.
AS they leave tho gun they scatter
and penetrate to tho most vital spots.
where their terrible work is quickly
done. Nothing short of post mortem
examination Of the most rigid kind
would betray the cause Of death. st.
Louis Republic.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
ANOTHER wEYLER EDICT.
Simply an Excuse 10 Make Prisoners of
Peaceable Producers

Havana. Jan 6.-Undcr date Of to-day
Captain. General Weyler has issued anoth-
er edict giving orders within il period of
eight days that owners of estates, mana.
gers and tenants in the province of Pinar
tel Rio, Havana, anu MatanZas shall APP
pear before the mayors of the nearest fo-.
titled town and present Il police passport
and document proving their ownership
and the payment of their last taxes. They
must show the number of hands emplo;-
ed by them, with police documents to
prove each. These papers being found
all in order, they will he allowed to re-
turn upon showing their certificates and
documents to the troops which they pass
on the way. Those who do not comply
with the above requirements must concen-
tratc in the towns.
At the expiration of the term of eight
days the troops will pass through the
farms and will conduct to the towns those
not presenting The above required certifi-
Gates and they will he proceeded against
according TO Instructions received,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
NEWS
EDWARD JETER, REPORTER.

The Mctiaw concert at the Town Hall
on Tuesday night was failure.
n judgment OF 500 was rendered
against Ottoway Crawford in Squire
| Campers court yesterday in payment of
Il debt due w. G.. b. Fitzgerald, for
building fence around the ,Baumyar,lncr
place on the Boulevard
The premium list of the chicken show
will be published in the Tuesdays edition
of the Sentinel.
Inc case of the commonwealth against
Belle Masuire and Clarence Foutz was
postponed until to day at 10 o'clock,
Miss Lulu Francis, who has been on :,
visit to Miss Watts, in Lynchburg. re-
turned home yesterday.
The young men of the college gave Il
, hop on Tuesday night at Hotel Salem.
y negro by the name of Crazy sam. :"
well known in Salem, died at his home on
Tuesday of pneumonia.
Gin Hess LETT yesterday for Hinton
W. Va, Nncrc he goes to live in the fu.
turc,
w, b. Glasscccl,, of Baltimore, is in
the city.
I J. G. Fisher, deputy State councillor OF
Salem Council, No. 50, Jr o. L. A. NJ,
accompanied by j. q. lIickok, of the same
council, went to Roanoke last night,
| where he installed Il few OF the officers OF
Roanoke Council, No. 20. 1t was re
GREETED that ali of the officers were no,
| present to he installed
AT a meeting Tuesday night OF Salem
Lodge, No. 100, /. o. O. f., the follow
ing officers were installed for the ensuing
six months: j. e. Fitzgerald, n. g.; W
j. Watson, VIC; VIM. Hannah, S. Z. G..
D. Is. Frer, treasurer; II. r. Boon, secrc
tary; w. NJ. Barnitz, chaplain; s. Parish
X. ;. to \. g.; j. NJ. Thomas l.. s. to y
g.; W. +. Francis, r S. S.; A. II. IIorjnc
Jr.. l.. :. S u. &. Hickok, conductor: G.
| W. Deaton. warden; w. j. Walker, @
G.; a. III. Whitcsell, |. G..
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
AGAINST GOLD C0Nrp Anrs

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. Ex-Governor
Turney sent his message to the legisla-
ture to-day. 1t relates purely to State
affairs except in one particular. He nd.
viSes the Legislature to enact IL law that
no obligation hereafter executed PAYABLE
in gold alone or gold contract be enforce.
able i'll Tennessee in the courts and that
judgments on such contracts Shall he dis
charged in any legal tender currency, and
that legal tender mortgages and deeds of
trusts executed by citizens in this State.
including railroads and street railroads
he non-cnforccablc rs to the gold claus
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
DEFENDS on pACIFICATION.

London, Jan. a Daily News dis
patch from Paris explains that the Span
lsh government proposed the cabinet
council on Friday to enable Captain. Gen
cral Weyler ID send rcassuiing news, es-
pecially regarding the Withdrawal OF the
press correspondents from Cuba, which
will he one OF the subjects oil debate. 1T
is believed that the Porto Rico reforms
will he extended To Cuba" this dispatch
adds, directly Gen. Weylcr officially adj
vises the government that Western Cuba
is Dacifipd y
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
MIR. SHERMAN INVITED.
He Will Go to Canton and Talk the Mat
ter Over With the Major

ter Over With the Major.
Washington, Jan -Gossipconnecting
Senator Sherman's name with the Score.
taryship of State under the Mckinley adj
ADMINISTRATION took n fresh start at the
Capitol to-day. 1t is understood that Mr..
Sherman has received an invitation to
visit Major Mckinley ut his home and
that he.will leave for Ohio within the next
few days. There is little doubt that the
Senator will Oh this visit he formally
rendered the State portfolio and the i'm
preston about the Senate is very strong
that he will accept. Indeed, it is assert.
Ell that the Senator has already been in
formally acquainted with Major McKin-
ley's desire to have him fill this impor.
tant office and that the latter has been
advised of the Senator's acceptance in
the same manner.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
BOLNIAN ANINlOSITY.

Sucre, Bolivia, Jan. g. The newspaper
press of Bolivia continues its bitter com
me nts and attacks upon Peru. The asser-
ton rs made i'll the press that Chilli will
provide the Bolivia government with no.,
QUO Malichcr rifles i'll case Of an outbreak
of hostiltes with Peru.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
CONTRASTING HIS RIGHTS.

Boston, Mass, Jan. Counsellor
elect Isaac b. Allen, the only colorcd man
ever elected to so high m Office in this
State. will not be sworn in tomorrow as
counsellor. John III. Sullivan, who retires,
has carried the question of the legality of
Allen : election in thc~-house OF rcprescn-
tativcs
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
AGAINST TIE HATS.

Pittsbnrg, Jan. 6.-This city will fol-
low the lead of Chicago in the passage of
an act prohibiting the wearing of bon
nets or hats by ladies in theatres. Coun-
Gilman Leslie will on Friday introduce an
ordinance which already has the approval
of the majority of the councilmcn, max
ing 1t n misdemeanor for sadies to wear
hats or bonnets while attending the the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
IRON WORKS IN TROUBLE.

Dubuque, H., Jan. G.-!'he district
court ordered the foreclosure of mort
gage for 500, coo against the Iowa Iron
Works to-day. The firm built the tor
pcdo boat Ericsson, the revenue cutter
Windom and many Mississippi river
SfnniA hnntS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
MIR. HRNAN Spoke

Lincoln. Neb. Jan. G.-Nebrlska free
silver men of all parties held II convcn.
ton here to-day and organized State
league. Judge c. Il. Scott, of Omaha,
was elected president and James Stock
man, OF Custer county, secretary. W.
j. Bryan addressed the meeting briefly,
saying it was better to have run and lost
than never to have run at ALL
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
NEARING HAVANA

Key West, Fla, Jan. G.-Passengers
from Havana tonight report that Qnin
Tin Bandera the insurgent leader, with
his forces, was in the town of Bcjuca,
rear Hayana, last night and again this
morning. 1t is reported that Gen. I.uque,
the Spanish commander, has been
wounded.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
VIII CONTEST LICENSES.

Cincinnati, Jan. 6.-At to-day's session
of the League Of American Showmen it
was decided to raise II fund to test the
constitutionalty of the licenses cxacted
i'll certain States and cities The indica-
tions from the discussion are that At.
lanta, Ga, will he selected for the test
case on high license
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-07
READY FOR ANnruEp rp1n :.

Jacksonville. Fla, Jan. G.-The steam
err Dauntless arrived in port from its al
legged tilibustering trip to Cuba, the expe.
dition having been safely landed, as re-
ported in las nights dispatches. The
officers OF the tug profess that they have
merely been .on IL wrecking exnedtion,
and say that they have not seen the coast
of Cuba