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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
LEPROSY KILLED.
Young Henry AIhury SuGeumbed
to the Dread Disease.

New York, Feb. 3.-Henry Albury, 18
years old, better known 20 the medical
profession of this country as Harry the
IIeper, died in Kingston Avenue Hospital
this morning, from tubercular leprosy, a
disease from which he had suffered for
the past four CIR five years. Young AL.
bury WAS perhaps, the most celebrated
leper- in America His case has been
the subject OF many articles on leprosy
published in the medical Journals and in
Treatise on dermatology.
Young Albury'S death was not unex-
pected, for he had been growing weaker
and weaker for the past year. He was
the son of II wealthy Key West tobacco
merchant. his relatives have visited
him frequently and they realized that the
end was nesr.
EenIy Albury was admitted to the
Kingston Avenue Hospital little over
four years ago. At that time it WAS def
nitely known that he was suffering from
leprCsy. His father lad learned it from
doctor in Chicago during the World s
Fair. During the irst Two years in the
Kingston Avenue Hospital he seemed to
enjoy his life and for while seemed to
improve. or late he was not able to leave
his bed and yesterday DR.. Amber, who
j. in charge of the hospital, saw that
direct result of his death which occurred
to- day was exhaustion. His father, who
is now in Brooklyn, was informed this
morning of his sons death, buc no ar
rangements have been made thus far for
the disposition Of the body
Four years ago young Albury had an
attack of measles. Upon regaining health
it was observed that he had general
rash which did not fade as it was antici-
pated it would. The boy was thoroughly
treated for all ordinary diseases of the
skin aud blood and led his usual life until
the fall of 1888, when he was sent to New
York for advice as to the nature of his
aiment. The doctors seemed unable to
determine the exact nature OF the all
ment anc during the Worlds Fair Mr..
Albury took his son to Chicago. While
there DR.. j. Ney'ns Hyde diagnosed the
case rs one of elephantiasis, which in re-
ality is form Of leprosy. The elder AL
bury hun ried back to Key West and tried
to make. .arrangemeEts TO have his son
cared for there in private hospital but
although he bad considerable influence he
was unable to secure his sons admission
and finally brought him to the hospital
in Brooklyn, where DR. Calvin Barber
promised to do all he could for the unfor.
tunate boy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
FOUR VIRGINIA MARRIAGES.

Norfolk, Feb. 8 ---Miss winifred
Wright Bonney, daughter OF Mr.. c.
Bonney. of Norfolk, and Mr.. w. " Da-
Wis, of Savannah, Ga, were n arred this
afternoon at the residence OF the bride.
Lexington, Va, Feb. 3.-Miss Eva
Hickman. daughter of Mr.. Louis Hick-
man. of Denmark, and Rev. james b.
Hood, of Newberry, S c.. were married
ut the brides home this morning. Rev.
ID. p. Neali OBLIGATED.
Richmond, Feb. 3.-Mr James r. Cox,
pro ninent young man of Middlesex,
aud Miss Emma d. Peel, of this city W er Q
married by Rev. Dr. Mercer this after
noon at the BRIDES home, on West Clay
street.
Petersburg, Va, Feb. 3.-Mr. b. Pow
ell, of Emporia, Greensville county. and
Miss Lucy J.. Mason, of Sussex county,
were married this afternoon at the resi-.
dence of the brides parents. Rev. r. H.
Younger ofiiciated. The groom is "a prom
inent business man of Greenville county,
and the bride is the attractive daughter
of DR.. John r. Mason.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
OUR FRUITS BARRED.
Stringent Regulations in Force by IL

Stringent Regulations in Force 10y the
Prussan Government.
Berlin, Feb. The Prussan minister
of finance, DR.. MIGUEL, issued decree
yesterday, which goes into effect immedi-
ately. prohibiting the importation of
every kind of American fresh fruit. This
decree has been sent to all the German
ports and frontier stations, excepting
Bavaria. SaXony and Wurtem burg. The
United States embassy was not previ-
ously warned and the United States Am
bassator, Andrew u. White, sent for
NAL letter 10 the foreign office to-day, in
curing upon what authority this inim-
ical step was taken.
The United States consul It Hamburg
DIR. Hugh Pitcairn, telegra phs that 16, OOO
barrels of American apples have been
forbidden to be unloaded. and that two
trainsful of American fruit have been
also FORBIDDEN TO cross the frontier at
Emmerich, which, aside from Hamburg,
is the principal place of ertry for Amer.
lean fruit.
On receipt of this news Mr.. White sent
second stronger remonstrance to the
foreign Office. calling attention to the
evident Violation OF the treaty.
AT the foreign office it was learned that
the Prussian government prohibits the
entry of American fruit on sanitary
grounds. claiming that California and
other vermin threaten German trees and
fruit
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
Mr.. DINGLEY'S HAT.
The Protectionist Explains Why it
Has a London Stamp.

Washington, Feb. 3 --To-day's session
OF the House was devoted nominally to a
consideration of the bill making appro-
pt1ations for coast defenses aud fortified.
lions. The debate was about equally di-
vided between it and the perennial sub
Ject of returning prosperity.
In course of the afternoon Mr.. Simp-
son had fun with Mr.. Dingley for wear
ing a kat stamped London, (which, tax
ing hi;n seriously, Mr.. Dingley explained
amid n UGH laughter, was put in their
hats by American manufacturers because
many dudes" wouldn't wear q tile that
did not purport to have been made in
that city.
Efforts by New York Congressman to
secure appropriations. fer Romer Shoals
and Fort Montgomery on Lake Cham
plain were unavailing.%
When the committee came to act under
the five minute rule, Mr.. Livingston, of
Georgia, warned the committee that a re-
duction from the departments estimates
made in the bill would not be satisfactory
to the country that the people are dis
turbed over existing conditions and de-
mand that The defenseless ports in the
South De fortified,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
THE OFFICIAL MAP.
Council Committee Decides Against
aFurthsr Appropriation.

There was meeting of the map COM
mittee held Wednesday night in the Office
OF Clerk w. r. Thomas and the following
membars of the committee were present:
Chairman James p. Woods, r. A. Buck
nar. DR.. w. Hodgson and Levi Witt.
Chairman Woods was in favor Of TAX
ing some action, but after somewhat
lengthy debate it was decided not to
make any majority report to the Council
on the subject.
motion to appropriate $500 to enable
City Engineer Wingate to estimate the
amount needed TO complete the man was
lost.
1t is understood that Chairman Woods
will very likely make minority report
to Council
The following ia a copy of section 1919
OF the Code OF Virginia under which the
map was first started:
1.-The council of every citv and town
shall (unless it has already been done)
cause 10 ne made q survey and plan of
such city or town. showing distinctly
each lot, public street and alley therein.
the size and number of the lots and the
widths OF the streets aud alleys, with
such explanations or remarks as thew
may deem proper. The said plan, when
approved by the Council. shall he entered
In some one OF their books and afterwards
u
clerks office Of the corporation or hust-
ings court Of such city and in case of
town in the clerks office of the court of
the county In which said town or the
grenter part thereof Is, and when SO re-
corded shall remain in said office. Said
plan shall he evidence of the boundaries
OF the said lots, streets and alleys"
In 1859 resolution was adopted by the
City Council reciting that the court re-
Qnirec map of the CITY nude in accord
ance with the above quoted section and a
special committee WINS appointed for that
purpose. In 1890 Council determined that
the map should be made and $15, 900 was
voted for that purpose by freeholders and
bonds were issued for that amount.
When that sum had been exhausted Civ
Engineer Dunlap asked Council for more
money, which was allowed from time to-
time until over sci 900 had been cxpend-
ed for that purpose.
when the present city engineer was
elected he, more than two years ago.
made report as to condition Of the man
work ana the necessity for further appro-
priatton In order to com plete the work.
Several weeks ago the map committee
called for the opinion of the city solicitor
rs to the correctness of certain work
heretofore done in mapping lots and the
opinion of the city solicitor was adverse
to the work so done.
At present matters are at n standstill
and until the map is completed there are
no official monuments of boundaries and,
no oticial designation of the courses of
streets and alleys and in the meanti me
whilst the city has none of the advan-
tages OF city map, the taxpayers are
paying interest on the city map bonds at
the rate of 5000 per annum.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
SCHOOL BOARD N1EErs

The city school board held a meeting
last night at the National Exchange Bank
and selected sites for school buildings in
the First and Fifth wards. The site Sc
lected for the First ward building is the
Clayton lot fronting 200 feet on Campbell
avenue and running back on a street 500
feet, price 81 600 The site for tho Fifth
ward building is the lot on tie north.
west corner of Third aveue and Eighth
street, size 1870 by 400 feet; price 81 900.
1t was decided that before the lots were
purchased the titles should be carefully
examined and abstracts made. 1t was
also declared eNpedient to construct an
addition to the Gilmer avenue school
building at cost approximating S., 900.
Steps were taken to secure plans for each
of the buildings. and meeting will be-
held on next Friday night for the purpose
of adopting plans. 1t was estimated that
each of the new buildings In the First
and Fifth wards could be built Cor at least
$4,000 each. The board will visi, the
Monroe public school in I.ynchburg on
next Friday for the purpose OF examining
the sanitary and HEATING ARRANGEMENTS
in use there. No steps were taken in re-
gard to high school building, that mat
ter being left open for future eonsidera-
tion. 1t is very probable that the board
will he able to let the new holdings to
contract in II few weeks.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
THE KNIFE CUTS DEEP.
RetrenChment Committee Makes a
Report to the Senate.

Richmond, Va. Feb. 3.-The house
committee to-day reported unanimously
against the bill proposing the new county
OF Tyler, composed of parts of Montgom-
cry, Pulaski. T lloyd and Giles counties.
Senator Barksdale's special retreuch-
ment ommitteo reported to-day in favor
OF cutting the appropriation for the Uni.
versity of Virginia $4,000; William and
Mary College, $3.50; the Staunton Hos
pital' $4,000; William sburg Hospital,
$lo,ooo; Msrion Hospital, $1,000; Vir-
ginia Military Institute, $4,000 The
report abolishes the appropriation of
$4,000 to the Medical College and also
aboiishes the positions CT register of the
land office and the &C mini sioner of agri-
culture. Blacksburg College was I'M
touched. The report recommends the
transfer of the agricultural department.
to Biz cksburg.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
KEEPING THE BALL ROLLING.
Silver Men in Congress Will Give
the Republicans Trouble.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The free silver
men in Congress are not satisfied with
the demonstrations of their strength in
the Senate and their lack of it in the House
as involved ia the votes upon the Teller
resolution and are preparing for second
test. 1t ls now said to be their policy to
report bill or joint resolution from the
Senate finance committee providing for
the oinage OF the silver seignoraee in the
Treasury They know they can pass
such measure in the Senate aud also
that it will be quickly strangled IN the
house. Still, they seem determined to
keep the silver ball rolling. They are de-
lighted Mt having caused the Republicans
in the Senate and House some embarrass-
ment by forcing them to face the issue
involved in the Teller resolution. They
think this was very good politics and
they intended to try 1t again. The Re.
publican leaders pretend to say that free
silver men are hanging themselves with
their own rope by Keeping up the silver
agitation, but they are uneasy neverthe-
less for fear of another silver contest,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
30 WORE SHOE COMPANY,
10 South Jefferson street.
MONEY ORDER ACCOUNTS.
Report CT the New System adopted Sub
mitted to the Postmaster General

hcpUrb Cl lUc NEW 'DySUSm adopted SUB
mitted to the Postmaster General.
Washington, Feb. 3-Auditor Castle,
of the Post Office Department. has sub
mitted to TIE postmaster general and to
the Treasury Department the result of
one months work in examining postmas-
ters' money order accounts made under
the system in use for three years prior to
January last. Under that system the
sub or coupon on the orders was used to
check the accounts, but, owing to the
great number of mistakes that were daily
made in cutting the irregular marginal
edge and for other erasons, the auditor
believed there was ground for fraudulent
practices on the part of postmasters.
The new practice put into effect was
to check the accounts against the amount
found to have been actually paid out by
the paying Office. The auditor says the
mistakes and discrepancies discovered in
the examination Of probably 9, 800, 600
orders justify the department. in making
the change put into effect about n month
ago. He declines to say whether any
cases of fraud in addition to something
over $500 already reported were discover.
ed. but says there were some suspi, lous
cases unearthed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
MONTGOMERY ALSO GOING TO
CUBA.
She Will Stop at Matanzas anu Santiago
and Proceed South

She Will Stop at Matanzas and Santiago
and Proceed South.
Washington, Feb. 3.-The Navy De.
partment announces that the cruiser
Montgomery will sail to-day from Key
west Tor Matanzss, as tie first port of
call IL Cuba. Thence the Montgomery
Will proceed to Santiago, another Cuban
port, and after visiting some other points
on the coast OF Cuba will sail for the
coast of South America, perhaps extend.
ing the cruise az far south MS Rio where
she may join the South Atlantic squad.
ron. Other cruisers and gunbosts prob
ably will follow the course of the Mont
gomery generally from time to time, SO
that the United States flag will he seen
ottener in the future in the waters south
oil us than 1t has been for many years
past. For this purpose the small gun
boats recently added to the navy, origi-
nally for service in Chinese waters. are
said to be admirably adapted, and they
will be used freely
Inc details of the cruise of the Brook.
lyn, so far rs arranged at the Navy De
partment, provide for visits by the shin
to the following ports in the West indies
and the Caribbean Sea, in the order
named: St. Thomas, Santa Cruz, ST. Luz
cha, La Guayra. Porot Cabello, Curacoa.
Savanillh and Colon. AT this point on
the lsthmus of Panama. the ship will re.
celve orders for her further guidance.
The gunboat Nashville arrived Mt Kew
West to day from Port Royal S.vC.;,-so
that the North Atlantic squadron will
make good the numerical loss that 1t
would have.sustained by the failure Of the
Brooklyn to joic, as originally Intended.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
Quo vadis 25c, at Cald well-sites Co.
NAMED IN 4 TRUST DEED.
Joseph Jefferson and Lolita Jointly In
tereSted In n Chicero Estote

Joseph Jefferson and Lolita Jointly In
terested In Chicago Estate.
Chicago, Feb 3 "A trust deed for Sid.
66S.4S, in which two persons famous in
the theatrical world figure, Joseph Jefrer
son and Lolita, was filed for record to-
day.
The deed was given by Harriet G. Nc.
Vickar, widow of j. II. McVicker, the
theatrical manager, to George A. Follans
tee, as trustee, and Michael ID Follans-
bee, successor in trust, and is dated Jan
nary II, 1898. The benefclaries under
the trust are Joseph Jefferson. to whom
the arantor is indebted In the sum of
$40 600, secured by two promisory notes
for $1,000 each. Lolita NJ. Crabtree,
letter known as "Lotta," is tho holder
OF two promisory notes of $4,000 each.
third beneficiary Is Elva A. Brooks.
who holds two pronsory notes aggrega.
ting VI ,66S as, also hearing . per cent.
interest, payable in five years.
The property given in trust is the old
homestead .of the McVicker family on
Wabash avenue, 100 feet north of Peck
court with east front so feet by 1866 feet.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
ROANOKE. VA. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY A. 1898
SOME TESTIMONIALS.

what sone of Roanoke's best people
think OF Aetna Li,hia Water
st. Clair, Grocers: have been n con.
slant user of the Aetna Lithia Water for
several months and regard it as the best
water on tbs market.
j. b. STEPHENSON.
have used Aetna Litl.ia Water very
frequently and derived great benefit from
IL, for the purpose for which l used it. /
have drank no better water anywhere.
ABRA 81 p. STAPLES.
st. Clair Bros. deliver the Aetna Lithia
Water for 10 cents per gallon and IL you
DO not receive benefit from It's use we
VIII refund your money.
G. +. BLOUNT, Manager.
III Jefferson street. Both phones.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
COURT OF APPEALS.
Opinions Handed Down al Richmond
Yesterday.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 3.-The following
opinions were handed down this morning
in the ceti1t Of appeals
Banneset ais VS.. Minneapolis Improve
ment$Gompanv; circuit court of Russell
county, Appeal and supersedcas. Bond
So, 900. t
Iron Belt and Loan Association ct ais.
vs.. Groves ct ais; circuit court of Pu
laski county. Appeal allowed. Bond
$500.
Buck ct ais. vs.. Ward ct ais: circnit
court of Smythe county. Appeal and SUI
persedeas. Bond $500.
Liberty Savings Bank VS.. Otter View
Land Company. Circuit court of Bedford
county. Appeal and supersedeas. Bond
5000
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
WILL DRAW THE COLOR LINE.
-.
Talk of ForminGa Distinctively Southern
Labor Federation.

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. a. There is talk
here of the secession of Southern labor
organizations from the American Fedora.
ton of Labor Editor A. A. Lowing, of
the ocsin, labor organ published
here, announces that he has assurances
from labor leaders throughout the South
to the effect that they would support
such II radical step. The Southern branch
of the Federation complains that the
North and East are sup1emely Indifferent
TO it's fate after fees ann fines have once
been covered into the treasury. Another
factor into the movement is the color
question. Under the rules of the national
organization negroes are admitted on an
equal footing with the whites The re-
cent troubles from this source all over
the South have intensified the feeling
against affilistitn with negroes, and an
association is demanded which is domin-
ated and which dominates white men
solely. A convention for the organza.
ton of the projected association wiil.proh-
ably he called within the next few days.
1t will be held here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
RICH STRIKE OF SILVER.
Discovery of Phenomenal Vein 100
Miles South of Ell Paso.

El Paso, Tex, Feb. 3--Mining men ia
this city are excited over phenomenally
rich silver deposit discovered the other
day on the line of the Rio 0rande, Sierra
Madre and Pacific railroad ir old Mexico.
about 100 miles from Ell Paso. Francisco
Consado, of this city, discovered the de-
posit three miles from the railroad track,
where it bad been tramped over for
months unno ticed 10y railroad men. Con
sfdo brought samples OF the .ore to this
city, which assayed &c, 600 ounces of silver
To the ton.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
WANTED FOR JURY DUTY.
Senator Hanna's Son Likely to te De

Senator Hanna's Son Likely to lie De-
PENDANT in Contempt Proceedings.
Cleveland, Feb 3.-Youny Dan r.
Hanna. only son of the Senator, was
threatened by Judge Delenbaugh with
attachment fci contempt oil court to day.
MIR. Hanna was drawn on II jury AT the
opening of the present term. He pleaded
10 be excused, and was allowed to 20 on
the understanding that he would turn IN
again February |. "he appointed date
came, but Dan didn't This morning, as
soon as court opened, the judge inquired
IT Mr.. Hanna was present. Mr.. Hanna's
name was called but there was no re.
sponse
The court directed n baliT to toll Mr.
Hanna to come ut once, or an attachment
would be issued
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
Beautiful colors in Crepe Paper for
Lamp Shades at Caldwell Sites Co.
NON, INTERVENTION DEMANDED

NON INTERvENTION DEMANDED.
Washington. Feb. 3-The Senate. after
discussion various routine matters to.
day, took up and passed the agricultural
appropriation bill.
Mr. White, of California, introduced the
following joint resolution:
That of right it belongs wholly to the
people of the Hawaiian Islands to estab-
lish and maintain their own form OF gov
ernment and domestic polity; that the
United States ought in no wise interfere
Herewith, aud that any Intervention in
the political affairs of those islands by
any other government will be regarded
rs an act unfriendly Ito the United
States"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
a SAD EVENT.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. g. James
Wilson and John Moore, students at the
Academy, engaged in fight to-day.
Principal Phillips went to separate
them. Wilson was armed with n club.
Wilson turned on the professor. Phillips
grabbed baseball bat and in self defense
struck Wilson as he approached him
Wilson was Knocked senseless and died
few hours later
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
ADVERSE TO THE RAILROADS.
important Decision by Judge Severns il
n DISCRIMINATING Rate Caca

IMPORTANT Decision by Judge Severns in
n Discriminating Rate Case.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb 3. In the
case of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion vs. the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad and sixteen other roads.
United States Judge Severns delivered
his decision to-day. The decision was sd
verse to the railroads, and complete
victory for the commission and the CITY
of Chattanooga. An order was issued
requiring the railroads to at once make
Chattanooga's rates the same as those to
Nashville. The Judge held that the evil
dence showed that the interstate ccm.
merce act had been violated in many
ways. and that Chattanooga had been
grossly Disseminated ags inst
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
ERASED FROM THE BOOKS.

Chicago, reb. 3 To. day at the annual
meeting of the stockholders Of the Dia-
mond Match Company the s70S, 767 lost
TO the stockholders of the company
through the fail ure Of Moore Brothers 10
]S96. and heretofore carried IA an asset,
was erased from the books. The amount
was taken from the surplus account.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
GROUND HOG LEGIsLATUhE.

Richmond, Feb. s Some wag yester-
dsy handed up to the clerks desk in the
house bill to incorporate all ground hog
holes In Virginia, and TO compel ground
hoes, under penalty of death, to remain
in their holes until after p. NJ. on Feb
ruary I'd each year hereafter. The bill
states that its enactment is absolutely
necessary for the purpose of retrenchment
and reform.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-04
SLAPPED THE MAYORS FACE.
Means Adopted by Trenton Councilman
to Express His Disapprov

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 3.-Mayor Well
ing G. Sickel was slapped in the face In
the Trenton House grill-room last night
by Councilman William II. Baker. I'm
mediately after striking the mayor Baker
left the room.
The assault ia believed TO he the out
come OF sonie very bitter feeling engen-
dered cl fight in common council be
tween the Trenton Gas Light Company.
now in existence, and tie Peoples Gas
Improvement Company which is seeking
franchise. The mayor has taken an
active interest IN behalf Of the the new
company. while Councilman Baker is the
principal champion of the old company.