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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
The Battle in Pinar del Rio Makes
Patriots Hopeful.
WHEN THE SPANIARDS LEARNED
THE RESULT PAPER MONEY
DROPPED TO SEVENTY PER
CENT. DISCOUNT-THE PALACE
OVERRUN BY PERSONS MAKING
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DEATH IN
DOUBT.
DOUBT,

Havana, Dec. "a panic spread in
Havana yesterday over the news of the
great "attle fought yesterday in Pinar
uei Rlo province, and also Of the rumors
OF the death, in Santa Clara, OF Genral
fanuo ana the reports of the many other
Spanish reyerses. The paper money
dropped twenty points between Yesterday
evening and noon today
me INST pessimistic reports began to
oe known yesterday afternoon. The
alarm increased this afternoon, because
the government officially acknowledge that
an engagement had taken place near
Sancti Spiritus between an insurgent
band OF 20O men, personally led by Gen
MaNlmo Gomez, the loyalists having tvs
Killed ana eight wounded Without
giving details the report added THAI the
column under Gen. Pando also bad an en-
counter with small groups of insur-
gents"
AS soon as this re port was out paper
money dropped five points, and il Is now
at discount Of 70 per cent I'm view of
the gravity of the situation and the con-
slant calls ut the palace of business men
eager TO Inc uire about the news another
declaration was made that the panic was
due to false news spread abroad Inv the
enemies of the liberal cabinet and the an
economist policy"
10 this statement was added an official
report from Gen. Bernnl, saying that in
the battle mt Pinar del Rio the Insurgents
mad over 100 men killed. A fact that has
intensified the panic is that the name of
Ten Gomez, as the Cuban leader in the
encounter at Sancti Spritus,is published
ny the Spanish authorities. The belief is
current that Gen. paudo was Killed bv
Come, though, as yet there is no confir.
nation of the rumor
The news has been confirmed thot
Guisa, the suberb of Bayamc, has been
destroyed by the insurgents. which is
another terrible, Spanish defeat. At6p.
IN. yesterday the greatest excitement was
reigning in the city
IL is said that in the engagement near
Sanct Spiritus, II considerable number
of Spanish prisoners were made, and that
Gen. Gomez immediately freed ali the
regular soldiers of the Spanish army ana
hanged all the guerrillas.
Another official report was given ont
last night that Gen. Gomezs forces have
been dispersed by the column of Gen.
Pando. Gen. Pnndo's death is not con
iirmed Mt the palace.
The Importance of the battle at pinar
del Rio against Gen. Ducasss, is acknowl-
edged and the financial pane continued.
The Diario de Ia Marina geographically
condemns the enemies OF the governments
III havana as responsible for the panic.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
BISMARCK'S SHARP WORDS.
He Says "American Arrogance"
Must be Suppressed.

Berlin, Dec. 3.-prince Bismarck. in
the Hamburger Nacbrichten, com mentinv
upon the alleged intention of the United
states to interfere in Haiti, says:
we deem 1T political necessity to
oppose this American arrogance often
aud emphaticallY. and certainly when
directed against Germany. or course.
nobody in Germany dreams of annexing
Haiti, but we hope to induce the govern.
ment to energetically demand the neces
sary satisfaction in the shape of damages
ana to enforce this by proper means"
1t Is announced that only the small
German cruiser Geier, with crew of %
men, will be ordered 10 Port.au- Prince.
HAITI, in order 10 support the demands
OF Germany for an indemnity to Herr
Emil Lueders for his alleged false i'm.
prisonment by the Iiaitian authorities
The Geier will only demonstrates, if
the peuding NEGOTIATIONS with the Hal
tlan minister Mt Berlin should fail.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
70 MAKE BEET SUGAR.
ihc Sou them Refining Company Incor-
poratel MT Richmond.

Richmond, Dec. j.-Judge Wexford of
the Henrico county circuit court, this
morning granted n charter to the SOUTH
ern Sugar Refining Company, whose
principal Office Is to be in this city. The
capital stock is 20 he 81 GOD 900. The
president is ,. b. Pace, the former presi-
dent of the Planters National Bank.apd
the vice president, L. C. Williams, Jr.,
well known tobacconist The other di-
rectors are f.. a. Saunders, Jr, r. II.
Kosher. j. Ii. Williams and j. d. Patton.
This is one of the most important char
tiers recently granted in Virginia The
purpose Of its projectors is to manufac-
ture beet sugar, which promises to open
wide field for the cultivation of this
vegetable in Eastern Virginia. The plant
which is to be erected, it is estimated,
will cost .Sl50,0U0 nd when completed
Will yield large yearly output.
Mr.. Frank H. Anderson. of Alexand ria,
to day entered suit in the law and equity
court aSninst Mrs. Loretta Small Ford
for S)OO for services as counsel IN her di-
vorcc sut.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
TIE END is NEAR.
The Death of the Presidents
Mother Hourly Expected.

Canton. Ohio, Dec 3.--There is but IL
slight change la the condition of presi-
dent Mckinley's mother. DIR. Phillips
c'lled early this morning, aud found his
patient breathing heavily. otherwise she
wac no worse. The patient is in full pos
session of her mental faculties. DR.. Phil
lips is constantly present.
President Mckinley arrived at S:45
O'Clock this morning. and is at the bed
side OF his mother. She recognized her
son but was unable to speak.
1t is reported this afternoon that
Mother Mckinley is growing mu:h
weaker, aud her death is hourly expected.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
THREE FIGHT FOR A GIRL.
y Triangular Duel in Which All Were
Wounded

w OuHueu.
Little Rock, Ark, Dec "a three
cornered duel took place ut IL country
church near Huntsville, Madison county,
last night. Seth Lowe, Will Phillips and
John Howard, farmers, were in love with
the same girl, Irene prutt. Miss Pruit
went to prayer meeting with Philips
last night and there they met the other
two young men.
The girl went on into the building
while the men walked of 10 discuss the
situation. Howard and Lowe jumped on
Phillips, who pulled revolver and shot
howard through the body. Before Phil
lips could fire second time Lowe para
lyzed him with a bullet through the small
Of the back. Phillips shot Lowe from
the ground, however. woundinS him dan
cerously in the left shoulder.
The fight created panic in the church
1t is said all three men are fatally in
iureh
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
AFTER THE LAND-GRABBERs.
a Suit Entered Against One of Them in
Wise County.


D~ale. Dickinson county, Va. Dec. >.
There is suit pending in the circuit
court of Wise county to test the validity
OF an acquired title under what is known
rs the Land Grabber's Act involving
about 400 acres of "oal lands. lying
around Banner City, little railroad
town on the Norfolk and Western.
The synopsis of the case is about as
follows: Hamilton Greer owned the land
in $3.50, when it was returned delinquent
for the on-payment of taxes assessed
thereon. Then the property passed into
the hands of the Gas and Coal Company,
and from that company to the Virginia
Coal Company, whose im provements were
assessed in 1895 at $4,000 Some time
AGO j. ID. Thomas, OF Bristol, filed an
application to purchase this property
from the commonwealth, which applica-
ton matured and the purchase was
made. Now the Virginia Coal Company
brings suit in the circuit court TO set
aside the title granted to Thomas by the
commonwealth.
X. Tate irwin, OF Big Stone Gap, repre-
scnts the complainant. while tie defend
ant is represented by Roland f. Chase, of
Clintwood. This suit is exciting much
Interest, and the resNls will be eagerly
watched for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
MAY BID ON KANSAS PACIFIC.
The Government Determined to Protect
It's interests

INC GoNeruiilenG determined to PrOtecG
Its Interests.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The Governn. ent
has fully decided to qualify as bidder
ut the sale of the Kansas Pacific rnilr all
on December IL next, in case of the fail
IRE of the reorganization committee 10
guarantee the Government what is re-
garded as Il fair and just figure for it's in
terest. Whether the President aud ;ittor-
pey general will exact the full amount of
the Governments claim OF approximately
Sl3O0O, GOO is not known. 1t is learned
that some days ago the reorganization
committee submitted IA proposition, which
Was positively declined. With this eXcep-
ton no communication hearing upon the
subject s been made by either party,
nor. does the Government know what the
purposes or plans of the reorganizatimn
committee are with reference To the sale.
|! no offer which could he regarded as
reasonable is received prior to next Tues.
day or Wednesday. the Government will
qualify as Il bidder by depositing with
the court II certified check for about
S90O,O00, and so he in position to pro
tect its interests. The sale under the
consolidated mort gage takes place On De
cember ID, and en- the following dnv the
sale under the Governments lien
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
HENRY GEORGE, JR., MARRIED.
He First Met His Bride al the Worlds
Fair.

Chicago, III Dec. 3.-The marriage of
Miss Marie Hitch, daughter of Captain
y. V. Hitch, formerly Of New Orleans. to
Henry George, Jr., son of the late Henry
George. of New York, was celebrated
Yesterday at the homeof the brides ia
Their, on Ontario street. a wedding
breakfast was served. after which Mr.
and Mrs. George left for Washington
the young couple first met during the
Worlds Fair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
THE DAUNTLESs AGAIN.
She Has LANDED Another Expedition in
Cuba

Cuba
jacksonville, Fla, Dec 3.-'rhe filibus-
terlng steamer Dauntless arrived in port
att O'Clock yesterday afternoon, after hav-
lug successfully landed another expedi
ton in Cupa The Dauutless left here
November for Savannah, with the
schooner Jennie Thomas in. tow. This
schooner was towed 10 Savannah, after
which the Dauntless left port. and had
not been heard from until he, arrival
mere to-day. 1t is reported that the
schooner cnrried cargo of arms and am
munition irom Thomaspor,, and that the
transfer WAS made en- route for Suvan
nah. senior Sotous, the Spanish vice.con
SUI, stated yesterday that he was satisfied
that such VAS not the case, and an indig-
nant denial of such an accusation comes
from Captain Young, the master of the
schooner mt Savannah
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
TO DIE JANUARY 10.
Murderer Thorn Received His Death SEN
tence Yesterday

murderer Thorn Received His Death SEN
tence Yesterday.
Long Island City, Dec. 3-Martin
Thorn was brought before Justice Mad
dox to-day and without the tremor of n
muscle listened to the sentence that he
must die during the week heginninr
January ~, his bearing being one of the
most remarkable exhibitions of nerve
ever seen in condemned murderer. The
courtroom was packed Several Of the
Jurors were present.
Attorney love pat no obstacle in the
way OF The proceedings After they were
over ne presented an affidavit that
Ihorn's funds were exhausted, and ask
ING the court to appropriate money for
an appeal. Thorn will be taken to Sing
sing late this afternoon or tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
PRETTY MARRIAGE IN SUFFOLK

SuiIold, Va, Dee "a very pretty
nome marriage took place ut the resi-.
dcnce of Mr.. X. &. Dennis, on the eastern
suburbs OF Suffolk, at l;i0 O'Clock YES.
terday afternoon, the principals being
DR.. q. Fred Floyd. or Northampton ccun-
ty, Va. and Miss Ella B. Dennis, second
daughter Of Mr.. II. &. Dennis, a we'll
known lumber manufacturer, formerly
of the Eastern Shore. Tho ceremony was
performed by the Rev j. b. Dunn, rec
tor OF st. Paul's episcopal Church DR..
ana Mrs. Floyd left on the Seaboard Air
Line train for IL northern trip The
groom is prominent and popular phys'-
clan of Northampton county, and the
bride is IL younl; lacy of charming per.
Sonality.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

PLEASED WITH THE SOUTH.
New \ orkers Who Have Been On Toul
Find it m Inviting Field.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec 3.-The party
CT New York bankers, merchants and
manufacturers who have been making a
tour OF the Carolnas. Georgia, AIntam,
ana tennessee. were in this city to-day.
Mr. ;. NJ. Milliken said, speaking of the
results OF their investigations:
we have found the South an inviting
held Tor investment lin cotton :aanufnc-
turing. You have cotton at your doors.
Your labor is the true article more con.
tented, more tractable and willing to
work for reasonable pay
Mr.. Milliken Unlimited that the re-
suits OF the visit would tie the cxpendi.
ture of considerable money in cotton
mills in the States visited
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
-
MYERS MANY VICTIMS.
Inquiries From Five Towns for the
Adept Swindler.


Atlantic City, n. j., Dec. 3. Chief of
Police Eldridge has received kilograms
from five different towns in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. asking for Information
about Thomas Seymour Myers, the swim
der arrested here on Tuesday. The OIL.
Gals of Bridgeton. Berlin, and Atco, y.
j., and Harrisburg and Shippensburg,
Pa, are anxious To get hold of Myers,
supposing that he is the man who had
been operating in those places. He used
the same taciics in an towns, securing
the confidence of clergymcn and then
working bogus checks lie is now in the
custody Of sheriff Kirby and the inquiries
were referred 20 Dat Official.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
4 Word About
Sterling Silver
Toilet Articles.

Most OF these are so light in weight
that they break after using three or four
times. Onr line Is the best and heaviest
weight made an" prices but slightly
higher than the inferior goods. A small
stock of the lighter weights OH hand.
See comparison. Prices same as John
son IL Co. New York, and Daniel Low
x Co., Salem, Mass.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

BICYCLES NOT A LTEURY.
y Magistrate Rules That They Are a
Necessity

New York, Dec. ga bicycle is anot
Il luA ury; it is il necessity" So ruled
Police Magistrate Deull yesterday in the
ease OF Charles O. II. Smith, whose ar
lest had been caused by his wife. lie
said in excuse for not giving money to his
wife that be earns money enough to pro.
vide himself with "the necessities OF life
and no more"
Mrs. Smiths lawyer said: ''If you're so
poor, how can yon afford to have ii bicy
Gle? It's luxury"
- bicycle is not luxury; it is ne
cessity," said Magistrate DeulI, almost
solemply. Smith, on promising to give
his wife $50 IA month. WAS discharged.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
RICHARDSON THE NOMINEE,
LOokabiII Defeated for Register of
the Land Office.

Richmond, Dec. Especial. The
Democratic caucus tonight made the fol-
lowing nominations:
Register of land oflice-.1. w. Richard
son. nominated ON third ballot. Looka.
bill's highest vote was 90.
Railroad mmissioner-General ]. c..
Hill. made unanimous before first ballot
was completed
Public printer. II. O'Bannon. on
first ballot.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
GAGE WAS MIsUNDERsTooD.
The Secretary Made No Predictions to a
Deficit.

Washington. Dee Secretary Gage
said, quoting published assertion of his
that there would be deficit for the cur
rent fiscal year :of $4,000. 900, that he
was misunderstood. He was referring
to the fiscal year beginning July 1898 and
ending July, 1899.
The Secretary did mot mean to convey
an idea that he estimated that the reve-
hu2s from the present tariff bill would be
Inadequate, but in making the statement
attributed to him he was only making IL
comparison between the estima ted appro
priations and the estimated revenues for
the next fiscal wear.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
BOWOUE SHOE COMPANY,
10 South Jefferson street.
LIVE IMPRISONMENT.

Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 3.-The jury in
the case OF Warren Widrig, murderer,
brought in verdict of murder in the
second degree to-day. He was sentenced
to life imprisonment in The Auburn
prison.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
Sl.DS LADIES WALKING HATS AT
80 CENTS.

800 walking hats in all colors and the
very latest shapes. Hats have been sell
ing all season at Csc, $1.25 and some as
high as Sl.9S. to go ut this special sale
MONDAY and TUESDAY only at SOC
for choice.
PALAIs ROYAL, 1Ol Salem a, enue,
II. Indorsky, Proprietor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
NEW YORK INSURANCE RATES
Brokers Declare They Lose Heavily b,
the Change.

inc CnanGe.
New York, Dec. 3.-Most of the large
Insurance brokers were deluged to day
with policies sent in by property owners
for negotiation at the new rates. These
changes involved much trouble and ex
pense to the brokers' since the latter say
that III many instances the companies
deduct the proportion of the commissions
paid on the old basis when money re
turns are made. One broker tcld presi-
dent that he would lose 81 900 by the re
dnctions of Tuesday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
CUT RATES TO KLONDIKE.

To. onta, Canada, Dec. 3 The compe-
tition between the Canadian Pacific and
the Grand Trunk railroads for business
Into the klondike next spring is likely to
'ead to u war ot rates between the tw.
great 'ines. Both hive cut rAtes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

81 go HATS Ar % CENTS

IS Chenille Hats the very latest shapes,
i'll al colors, the regular 81 go hints To
90 ut - cents. Monday or,y.
PAI.AlS ROYAL, 101 Salem avenue.
NJ. lndorsky, Proprietor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
FATAL FREIGHT WRECK.

Lima, o., Dec. "a freight train on
the Chicago AMI Erie railroad was wreck
ed sever miles east of here last night. 1t
is reported that the engine was blown up
and three persons killed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

Catogni's is II good place TO get your
meals-and entertain your friends.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

John d. SCOTT, NJ. D., and d. d. s,
corner OF Third avenue ard Third street
II. e., Roanoke, Va. Phone il6. Once
hours: From s to - n. n; ! to- p. M. /;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

NAIL ROBBER PLEADS GUILTY.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 3.-William II.
Matthews pleaded guilty in the United
States court here to-day of robbing mail
boxes. He was sentenced to six years in
the State prison.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

Examine the Virginia Carriage Facto-
rvs buggies before buying. Office No.
400 Henry street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
THE WEATHER..

forecast for Virginia: snow; raj mo, tn i.
easterly winds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04
Look at Her Feet!"

This familiar exclamation may mean
two very different hings-admiration or
ridicule. Don't let it mean the latter in
your case. Be proud when you hear
people shy ''look at her feetr' It's ,sy
enough: come to us for your shoes, and
your feet will be both handsomely and
durably shod.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

Another big shipmenv of Lowney's
world famous Bon Bons and Chocolates.
30 cents per pound, put up ..in attractive
boxes ut Catognis
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

continued on fourth page.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-04

Look at cur - cent books. Gravatt's
Fair, y Salem avenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-11

hood that the boy, having become a refec-
tive being, and having lost that sixth sense
of insight, becomes impressed unduly with
the outward charm of things. Remembering
the bygone happiness of spring and recall
ing its sweet symbols. he begins to attrib-
ute the one to the other, knowing not, in
the ignorance of maturity, that il was po-
tential joy which brought forth bloom and
song, and not they which caused the JOY
Another May-time comes and he goes forth
with other men in a vain search for the lost
fountain of youth Then il is that he be-
comes an ordinary poet, making spirtless
little rhymes Of butterflies and bees, of red
roses and verdant trees, OF soft clouds that
pass and their shadows upon the grass; or
pigment spreading painter, striving to en-
compass infinite nature within the limits of
seven-hued art. And, after poking YEARLY
about on the surface of things while he
goes sadly home to tell his children that
spring is not what it used to be-" But
perhaps, the children know better
T.. O, LAUGELIN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-11

soul. And. being real and capable of APP
prehension by the spiritual part of man.
ones efforts ought TO be given TO getting
hold of them in some way 10 make him
use them to the best advantage in
building up a character he will not be
ashamed TO leave behind him, or-if he is
10 go any whither--afraid 10 take with
him.
1t seems 10 me incredible that anything
can confer what il does not possess. and
since the vision of the unseen and eternal
has strengthened character and redeemed
hope. there must be divine power and
quality in what is beyond and above us.
/ believe that by looking honestly and
steadily upon the unseen and eternal
things one will inevitably come TO possess
their quality and be fixed IN indestructible
permanence. They are of the nature OF
God and must continue while God is on
the throne. We will come TO possess them
by receiving their power into our hearts,
and they Will confer upon us moral life alb
solutely indestructible. For theirs is no
conditional Immortality. The good men do.
and the good men are, lives after them
and goes with them and stands by them
forevermore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-11

New York Journal
Magistrate Crane had an old woman up
before him yesterday charged with drink
ing the milk and eating the bread deposit
ed ar a doorway in the morning. The old
woman pleaded hunger and poverty. and
sorae scart tears rolled down her furrowed
cheeks. Here fine opportunity for
even-handed justice TO show how superior
IL is to mere sentiment. for the law does
not make allowance for poverty and hum
ger and old age and tears. But Justice let
the opportunity slip. A court policeman
paid the cost of the bread and milk to
the complainant. the judge looked at his
papers and the old woman was discharged.
Thus passed away great CHARGE for JUS
tiee to be done. even though the heavens
should fall But a breath OF spring blew
In at the court windows. and the people
shook hands with the policemaE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-11

While look at the things which are
not seen: for the things which are seen
are temporal. but the things which are
not seen are eternal.-II Cor. w., IS.