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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13
The Only Change.

lie (meeting his last years girl at tho
seaside)-Iou haven't changed mucn
since we parted here last year
She (blushing)-Only my name.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13
1t Makes n Difference.

Killed an umpire at the ball game
yesterday.
1.-The brntes!'
HE gave rank decision against the
home club"
'Ah, served him rightp'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13

COMMISSIONER SAI.E.-BY VIR~
tue of decree in the hastings court of
the city OF Roanoke, entered in the chan
Gerry cause OF j. j. Simcos administrators
VS.. George Colvin, on the Sd day of No
vember, 1897, the undersigned as commits
sioner appointed by the said decree, will
on MONDAY, JANUARY n, 1898, at 10
O'Clock 81, at the front door of the court
house of Roanoke city, Va, sell to the
highest bidder at public auction, the fol-
lowing property lying in the city of Ro-
anoke, Va, bounded and described as fol-
lows:
Beginning at corner on the north side
of Lynchburg and Salem turnpike with
lot OF Maria Hammer, thence with lot of
Maria Hanner north 8 degrees east 63
feet, then new dividing line with same
course north degrees east 100 feet to
stake on south line of Diamond Hill
alley, thence with said alley south SO de-
grees east 81 feet to corner with Jeffer-
sons lot, thence with Jefferson's lot
south degrees west l63 feet to stake on
said Lynchhurg and Salem turnpike,
thence with north line of said turnpike
north So degrees 80 minutes west 81 feet
to beginning.
This property has en- it small dwell-
ing house.
TERMS: One third cash on day of SAID.
balance in six and twelve months, the
purchaser to execute bonds Tor deferred
payments with good personal secprity
ana title TO be retained until all the par
chase money is paid
$. 4. JONES,
Special Commissioners.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13
Philadelphia, June 18th, 1897.


My Dear Mr. Stone: Tho samples that
how well printing
get
matter
the business
him WINNING
I'd like have letter for paper
let
hope pleasure hearing
from yours, E LEWIS,
of Hand Chicago.
Any questions you'd like to help YOU
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13

Salem car rms between Terry building and
Salem. First car Sundays at $40 a. IN. Tickets
between Roanoke and Salem can be purchased
building, and at billiard Il Persinger's Salem.
Vinton car runs between Terry building and
Vinton. and connects with Norwich and Crystal
Sprin, cars First car Sundays 500 o. m.
Norwich car rnns between Union Depot and
Norwich and connects with V.nton and Or, stall
SPRINGS cars Trlps marked IN" will 60 throuG h
to,NOrwich; all other trips will stop at Wood
rune. First car Sundays 500 a. m.
College car runs between Union Depot and
Virginia College, via Baseball Park, and con-
meets with Norwich and Vinton cars.
Crystal Spring car rnne pctwcen Union Depot
and Crystal Springs. First car Sundays $50 n.
m.
West End car runs between Union Depot and
an" street First car sundays $40 q. IN.
Franklin Road car runs between Union Dspot
apd Tenth avenue 8. W.
East Roanoke ear rims between Union Dcpo.
and Lynchburg avenue n.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-13

W q Ctt c n DEIttS,
Administrator of G. Z. Saunders, de-
ceased, Trustee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
BRIEFS.

Mr.. George Grow is i'll at his home on
Twenty-fourth street
Mr. 7. J. Christian, Jr., leaves this
morning for Norfolk on business.
Little Robert, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Julian Quisenberry. is quite sick.
The Young Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union will give a social at the
residence Of Mrs. f. T. Ivy next Friday
evening
Mrs. Stills and little Madge returned
to her home on Chestnut avenue this
week, after an absence OF several weeks
In the country.
The Hebrew Sabbath school is pre-
pairing for a Kanukah entertainment
to be given about the middle OF De-
cember.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Atkins. of New
York are at the Chamberln. They
are on their honeymoon and are max
ing a tour of the principal Southern
cities.
The building committee OF the First
Presbyterian church held am Getting at
the home of the pastor yesterday and
will lay the results Of it's considerations
before the congregation at an important
meeting of that body called to be held
at the church at 1:30 O'Clock Monday
night
!, Mr. Richard Walsh, who was former
f1y engaged in business in Newport
News and now resides in Bayonne, New
Jersey. has added another successful
invention to his list. The new one Is
what Is known as Wa!shs Telephone
Ear Tube for deaf people. Mr.. Walsh
while here invented several novelties
which rewarded him handsomely. The
ear tube is said to be his most success
full. .WM
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
INFORMATION SUPPLIED.


HAVANA. Nov. 1S.-Thc Spanish
Evacuation Commissioners today de-
iivered to the American commissioners
4 note covering information requisite ed
on points affecting the administration
OF the island. After its receipt Generals
Wade and Butler and Admiral Sampson
held private conference at the Trocha
Hotel, at the close of which long cable
message was sent to Washington.
The StricteSt reserve is maintained re-
garding its contents. OF late Havana
has been almost overrun with Ameri-
cans who have arrived here without
means of support. but in hopes OF get
ting lucrative employment. Scores Of
them are now begging on the streets of
the city.
The Spanish transport Isle de Panay
will sail tomorrow for Spain with 500
sick soldiers on board and sixty men,
beers of the Guardia Civle, who recently
arrived here from Manzanilo, and 200
members Of the local force.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
NJ F.TIIOpIST CONFERENCE.
Proceedings uf the Third Days Session.
Conference brotherhood Meets
rnln ri, \


Conference brotherhood Meets.
Usy Tclcgraph)
PORTSMOUTH. VA. Nov 1S.-Thc
third days session of the Virginia NJ.
T.. Conference was held with a down
pour ofsyain To llmpcn the ardor of this
great ssody of Mcthodists. hut consid
,.rahltsADusincss was transacted and the
fcrvnl" characteristic of Methodist con
ferences was not one whit abated.
a feature Of tn. day was an address
by Rev. Young J. Allen, p. D.. LII. d..
missionary to china. which was most
interesting ana Instructive.
Fraternal greetings were sent to the
Western North Carolina Conference,
now in session at Winston
Charles w. Cooper. Richmond. l.. FL
Early. I.ynchburg: II. w. Dunkley,
Danville and T. f. Brooks, Eastern
shore. We're elected local deacons.
Conference accepted an invitation to
visit the Chautauqua grounds. at Nir-
gnia Beach Monday. An effort will be
made to secure the establishment Of an
nual camp meetings there.
The annual meeting OF the Confer
NJ. with the president. Rev. j. ]. Laf-
fcrty. ID. D.. in the chair. The follow
ing officers were elected: .."..
President. DR.. Lafferty; vice-pres-
dent, Rev. r. a. Compton; secretary
treasurer Rev. W. p. Wright. vice Rev
George {. Nanderslice deceased: as
sstant secretary. Rev John +. Bos-
man.
The society has a balance to its credit
of $500. $1,000 of which is permanently
invested, and the interest alone is used
for conferences.
Miss Mary Bruce addressed the con
ference on home mission work.
Bishop Cranberry preached a semi
centennial sermon tonight to a large
audicncf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
." F. b. 0. D.
An Eventful and Memorable OYSTER
Roast

An enjoyable oyster roast and fare
wen supper was given last evening in
honor of the departure of Mr.. Paul A
lalbot. Mr.. Talbot has been connected
with the shipyard Graughting office for
the past four years and now leaves to
accept more lucrative position with
Harland & Hollingsworth of Whining
ION. Del. In spite of the incleme,.:v of
the weather the members of the =. r.
y. u. turned out in force. 1t had been
intended to make the banquet an affair
long to be remembered. The "ShipyarC
Band" had been engaged but did not
appear on account of the rain. Prompt
ly at S O'Clock the company met on
Washington avenue. w. L. Rouscs
wagon had been engaged to transport
them to the scene of the banquet Capt
Jiln'S oyster house. about a mile above
the shipyard. Owing to a difficulty with
the driver. who refused to take the
whole party. the company decided that
if one had to walk the whole party
should do likewise and it was decided to
make the journey on foot
1t was q good -natured assembly that
brared the elements and struck out for
Capt. inns. but when at last, mud be-
spattered and travel stained. they
reached their destination the scene that
met their view was we'll worth the walk
Deep in Il hollow by the beach a large
ter, the luscious bivalves waited their
odor to the rain-soaked company. No
time was lost in starting the festival
They had met TO give their favorite a
merry send-off and they We're going to
do it. Mr.. George Henneffer kept the
mirth going and soon the oyster knives
were clicking intermXed With the pop
of welcome bottles and merry laughter.
There is something pathetic about Il p.
b. @. ID. farewell supper and this one
was no exception to the rule. Some one
started to sing. Where is Now the Mcr-
ny Party?" at which the strain was soon
lifted into one of great chorus. and there
on the sand. with the waves beating
melanchOlily against the shore. the trees
in the background and the fire reflected
in their countenances. more than one
mind Went out to the comrades whom
they had met in like fashion at different
periods TO do honor to in this manner.
Recitations and stories We're next in
order DR. Loeb carried off the honors
in this respect. Mr.. +. II. Munroe sang
some comic songs which would have
brought the house down had there been
any. Mr.. w. II. Clifford followed with
the Elephant on His Hands" from
Wang. which was much appreciated.
MIR. F. A. Talbot will carry With him
to his new home many happy recolec-
tons of his old friends who wished him
God Spet.l
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
RAISE SUNkEN SHIPS.
Dewey Contracts for the Recovery
Three of the Submerged Fleet,

(Hy Telegraph
WASHINGTON. NOV. lS.-'rhc United
States navy will soon possess more
than Il Sprinkling OF foreign built var
ships.
Admiral Dewey has informed the Ma
Wy Department that he has contracted
with a Hong Kong firm of wrcckers to
raise three of the Spanish war vessels
sunk in the battle of Manila last May
Day. The cost of raising the ships and
putting them in thorough repair will
he 100000. The vessels tn be raised
are sunbouts of II lnrg" type and in
the opinion Of chief Constructor HIGH
born they Will he the Very best kind Of
craft for the protection nt the interests
OF the United states among the Philip
pines and along the .tSlti,' coast. They
are the sister ships Sll dc cuba and
isl;. de Luzon and the Don Juan de
Austria.
The first two vessels are of $40 tons,
200 feet long. 70 feet beam by Ii feet
inches draf:. They are "f steel. with
twin screws, good protective decks and
have an effective battery composed of
SIX a.! il"nturia gums. four 6-pouuters.
two l-pounder Nordrnfrt,ls and two
a'-inch Nordcnfclds and three torpedo
tubes Their speed is placed at 1919
knots under forced draft
BUILT BY ARMSTROEGS.
The Austria is Il little larger. her ton
mage being l.152. length. .lo feet; 81
feet beam. and i26 draft: she was bull;
in CartaEcna In 1857. The other two
vessels were built by Sir William Arm
strong ut i!liwck. in 1856. The Austria S
armament is four 4.'-inch IInntori;,
guns. four 6-pouudtrs. one machine
gun and two torpedo tubes
Besides these vessels there is already
in the United states navy the New or
leans. the Albany. the Topeka the
Manley. the Somers he Alvnra,lo. the
l-"ytc ana the Sand"val, all of foreign
build some captured and som. rur-
chased during the last war.
Fhc work OF raising the three Spanish
vessels in Manila Say will h.. conduct
rd under the supervision of Naval Con
Stluctor Capps
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
MANY INJURED.
Two Accidents on the Fail With Serl,

Two Accidents on the Fail With Serl-
Gus Results. ....
WILTON. IA. Nov. lS.-Twenty-two
men We're more or less injured in two
railway wrecks near here today during
q heavy fog. In a hcad-on freight col
lison on the Rock Island at Moscow
Brakeman Donahue was fatally hurt
Brakeman Marshall Miller had leg
broken. Three other trainmcn were Sc
riously injured. Donahuc did not long
survive.
Just after the Moscow accident. a con-
struction train. which left here to clear
the wreck, was struck by the fast mail
train. The crew of the mail train fail
ed to see the signal displayed at Will
ton to stop. The construction train had
on board about twenty men. including
section men and citizens of Wilton. go
ing TO the scene Of the Moscow wreck.
Of this number. seventeen We're more or
less seriously injured but none was kill
.,1
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
TO SELL c. & O. CANAL.
nm INV Tplaoranh ---------

BALTIMORE. Nov 1s.-The board Of
public works today decided to sell all
the interests of the State of Maryland
in the famous Chesapeake and Ohio ca
nal. This interest has cost the State in
one way or another about $4,000. 000
but its present value is intermediate, as
ii is now in the hands of receivers. 1t
is understood that today's action was
taken for the purpose Of enabling the
Baltimore and Ohio reorganization man
ayers to obtain title to the property
and to use it in connection with the
present system. The canal extends from
Georgetown. d. G.. to Cumberland Md.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
CAPTAIN BOLD is HE.


Hcscurs Ills Ship From Cnur, Officers
and Escapes to Sea.
NHy Telegraph)
queenstown. S.-Something in
the nature Of Il sensation has been
caused here by the extraordinary con
duct of Captain Johnston. commander
OF the British steamer Rriardenc. which
arrived here on October 2lst from New
York. extensively damaged by severe
weather, lufeng which she was almost
submerged for ten days.
Sine. that time the Rrardcnc has
been repairing for Il passage west. The
Hriardenc was arrested this morning
10y a marsha' or the admiralty court. for
debt. and Il bailim was placed on board
Of her. The captain determined TO defy
the court and started for Delaware
Hrc:lIlwatcr. But the pilot. VINO was
on board, refused to navigate the shop
out Of the harbor with the result that
the captain attempted to do so and
grounded the Briardcne off Haul Bow
line. 1wo- hours intcr she was ilpated
off a.>se...., !. -. ~. -s
In the meanwhile the admir1t;;ty court
officials communicated With the admiral
in charge of this station and the lat
ter sent steam pinnace to intercept the
Rriardcne. The pinnace met the Briar-
denc as the latter was passing out of
Queenstown harbor at full speed and
ordered her to stop.
The captain Of the steamer paid no at
tention to the summons. but continued
on his way To sea as fast as the engines
of the Briardenc could drive her with
the little pinnace following in pursuit.
The chase WAS watched by excited
crowds ashore. Off Speikc Island the
Hriardenc had completely outdistanced
the pinnacc ana the latter gave UP the
pursuit .... .|.|
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
ILLINOIS RACE WAR.
numerous Encounters Between Negroes
and Striking Miners
III. !.

Numerous Encounters Between Negroes
and Striking Miners
tHy Telegraph)
fANA. ILL. Nov. 1S.-Desultory fir
ing in every section of the city contin-
ued throughout the night. The terror
'zed citizens huddled in groups which
We're guarded by heads of families
heavily armed. Quite a number Of fam
lilies left the city and spent the day in
the country with friends.
=. A. Heath. an ex-rairoad man.
whose home is in Flatham, a negro dis
trlct, was fired upon by the blacks and
himself and family We're driven TO shell
ter in the country. The blacks claimed
shots were fired at their homes from
Heaths yard. statement which he de-
MES. Members of Troop Il were kept
on the alert all night, but accomplished
little. I~" :
a colorad union miner reported TO the
police that a white man had been killed
in the Flatham district. Officers Smith
and Lee. accompanied by the negro.
started for the scene. They were met
by Captain Butler, the militia com
mander, who told the officers that it
was unsafe for them to enter the Flat
ham district. Captain Butler refused
to send guard to accompany the Off
GERS. .w..
NEGROES WITH WINCHESTERS
In the Springside last night. Ed Jones,
white non-union miner, is reported 10
have been shot in the back and danger
ously wounded.
a report reached here today that e,
negroes with Winchesters had lined up
in Springdale 10 clean out the whites Of
that section. Captain Butler AT once
sent troops to the scene.
The town has been kept in state of
terror all evening by numerous en-
counters between negroes and striking
miners. Both are heavily armed and
use their ammunition freely. About I
o'clock Deputy Sheriff Sid Watts. who
was returning from the Sprngdale mine,
| where he had been on duty, was shot
| from ambush. The bullet took effect in
| his right arm, which had to be amputa-
ted. a number of residences have been
pierced by bullets and those who are
able to do so have sent their families to
the country. The principal streets are
patroIled by soldiers. Captain Butler
had a long conversation by telephone
with Governor Tanner this evening, ard
il is said more troops will be here 70
morrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
w. j. PARKER's WIFE FOUND.

Mrs. Parker. wife of MIR. William J..
Parker of this city. the Manchester
lady who was reported to have mys-
tcriously disappeared from her home,
is at Drewrys Bluff. which was once
her home, on a visit there to friends.
Mr. Parker. the husband Of this lady.
has work here and becoming lonely,
Mrs. Parker decided last Friday to go
out to Drewry's Bluff to see her old
home and to visit friends. Captain
Parker, her father-in-law, was at
Drewry's Bluff yesterday and saw her.
She told him she did not care to re-
turn to the city yet. and would remain
there some days longer.
Mrs. Parker lost one of her children
several years ago. and since then she
has not seemed the same person. often
complaining of being lonely and down
hearted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
JONES VS.. HOGAN,

Bonnie Jones. the we'll known local
lightweight wrestler. ana Jack Honan.
of Philadelphia. have completed ar
engagements for their wrestling bout
for a small purse. 1t will take place at
the Warwick Theatre November g.
Jones and Honan met about two
months ago and commenced to talk
wrestle at once. II was decided that
they should enter a contest, and since
that time both men have been training
into condition for the match.
Jones Is we'll known in this section.
having downed every man who has
tackled him. Ills friends are backing
him literally and already bets are be
ing placed on the result
Honan, who comes from Philadelphia
ls one of the engineers ON the sewer
system This will be his first match in
Newport News. H.-" w.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
CHIEF rNGISEER GAIT.

Chief Engineer Robert Gait. of the
navy is at Williamsburg on a brief visit
to his family. He came direct from
Manila, and was on the Charleston
when she captured Spanish gunboar.
Lieutenant Gait gives a vivid descrip-
ton of the capture of the Spaniard.
along with many interesting details of
his official career in the far Feast
The Lieutenant is well known here
and is a brother of Assistant Construc-
tor Gait. 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-19
THE FIRST GERMAN.
The Social Season Inaugurated by the
Friday Cotillion Club.

ne social season ny luc
Friday Cotillon Club.
The Friday Cotillion Club, recently
organized, and composed of the young
society folk of Newport News, gave Its
first german at the Casino last night
1t was one of the most enjoyable at
fairs of the kind in the history of the
city, and was in every respect really
notable society event.
The beautiful hall was claborately
and tastefu!ly decorated with ever
greens. chrysanthemums. and bunting.
the latter being composed principally Of
colors which ad been obtained from
the British steamship Arlington. now in
port. The incandescent lights in the
hall were shaded in gaily colored pa
per, which lent to them 4 soft pleasing
effect that adedd to the witchery of the
scene.
The dancing was kept up to a late
hour.
Bailey Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Street.
Mrs. Norton, MI. and Mrs. Z. l.. Hern-
don. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mcmahon.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. F. Quinn, Mr.. and Mrs
Dabney, Of Newport News: Misses
Madge Jones, Lila and Mary Chisman.
Ruth Green and jamie Whiting, all of
Hampton: Misses Robinson. Nan Cook,
Olivia Wilcox, Norma Norton, Louise
French. Annie SHIELD. Clemence Cook
May and Evelyn Garnett. Emma
Bruce. Mai Saunders, Machie, MichauX.
Fanny Wilcox. all of Newport News;
Messrs. ]. Barron Hope, George Lake,
Mccall Blackinston. l.. M. Won Schill-
ing. all of Hampton; Messrs Saunders
SHIELD. Bernard helms. Clifford Branch
J. a. Massie. Manville. Moore. Webb
Struggled, d. H. Rurch. Fred Pea
cock, Harry TRULY. Fred Palen, DR.. S.
". Hobson, Fred Sanford. ]. l.. S. Cook
J. P. Womble. Cosby. Kelley. Goode
Golfer, w. H. Salley. Graham. Skinner.
r. L. Boiling. Bert LiveZey. DR. Hor-
ace Taylor H. F. Norton. Thomas,
Pierce. George Palmer. Harold Bailey
William Bailey. Fred Mayre Philip
Young. Portlock and George Butt, all
of Newport News.