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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
A LITTLE THOUGHT

Will convince you that the best and
safest way to save money is TO speEd it
in real estate.
Ideal cottage, best location, Southwest
Roanoke, very latest architecture, I
roums, steam heat, cabinet nlantles, cor.
her lot, 50Xl30 feet, splendid stable,
building almost new, cost 50, GOO. to say
nothing Of the lot and outbuildings
We now offer the property for $1,000
cash. Call and let us show you home
that hasn't any objection.
How /, this for an investment? Splen
did siN-loom residence, northwest, nee r
Park street. Newly painted; in fact in
thorough repair. Large corner lot. Will
sell for $675-$325 cash, $3.50 in three
years from date with 6 per cent. interest.
Pays over II per cent. on investment.
DO you know OF anything better.
Desirable 7room residence, copve-
nien'y located, on Church street, $4,000
$500 cash, balance $50 per month
Once sold for $1,000.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

1t IS claimed that the Norfolk and
Western, on account Of the demands of
the railway telegraphers, have made ime
portant concessions in The matter of in
crease of salaries, of operators throughout
its entire system Exactly the character
of the demands or the nature Of the con-
cessons is not known, but sufficient has
been learned to believe that they will
materially affect for good the interests of
all teleSraphers. 1t is claimed that the
salaries paid by the Norfolk and. western.
inasmuch as the road operates trains
much i'll excess of roads that pay the
same, are not equal to that of other
roads. Telegrap oily, like many ether
branches of railroad service, no longer
pays the salaries it once did, and for $40
per month roads expect to secure "a com
peteat operator and in many instances re.
quire him to work the signals and the
switches from tower stations. The work
is combining, but not nore--s so than many
other employments that pay no better
salaries. The one thing that should rate
it above the ordinary is the amount of
responsibility that is involved. That
taken into consideration the salary is in
deed meagre one.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

About the most futile work il legisla-
ture ever INDUCED in is pnssing resolu-
tion asking Senator to -esign. The
chances are that it is not even the sane
legislature that elected him that is ask
Ing him to resign and naturally he re-
sents this, feeling that it has no more
right to dictate to him than has his col
league In the Senate. The country has
two cases in point just now, and neither
appear TO nave any idea of taking his leg
lslature's suggestion. Each feels that he
has nothing to lose and everything to
gain by holding on, and consequently he
will not resign but will take his chacces
for the future, knowing that in the mu-
tation of politics there will be different
legislature when his reelection AS Sena-
tor comes up. 1t is a unique fact that in
the Two cases just mentioned both are in
bad repute on account of their vote on
the Teller resolution, but not because
they have viewed the question in the
same light. Senator Murphys party is
incensed because he voted for the Teller
resolution, Senator Lindsay's because he
voted against it, showing how hard it is
to please all people.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
POST CHECKS THE LATEST.
Money That Can be Safely Transmitted
by Mail

&. w. Post, of Battle Creek, Mich, has
devised form of postal currency which,
If adopted by the government would be
excellent for transmitting small accounts
through the mail. The plan has heen
laid before SEE rotary of the Treasury
Gage and will probably be submitted to
Congress in the lear future.
The demand is, for currency in general
circulation that can he instantly made
safe for transmission by mail. The old
fashioned paper fractional currency that
was in existence during the war, is re.
membered with pleasure las compared
with load of silver by those who ever
hsndled 1t. The sn Goth fiat-lying little
bills hat one conld carry $40 or SIC worth
of In vest pucket or neatly placed in
flat pocketbook, without weight or incon-
venience, was in very marked contrast
with the present knapsack arrangement
that the average man makes of his pocket
II he undertakes to carry any reasonable
amount of small change. These small
fractional notes could be sent through the
mail, but they lacked the Zee uis.te quality
of safety. and the government obtained
no fee for transmission.
The postal cheqre is no mUre nor less
than fractional currency in every day cir
cuiation, while the spaces on the face are
ielt Dlduh- lHey Hre lntenueu 10 replace
the silver coin, either partially or w holly
When the individual desires to send q
small amount of money through the mail.
he takes from his poch etbook, perhaps q
30 cent piece and one dollar piece, with
out more ado, fills in the name of the
firm or person to whom he desires the
money paid. gives also the name OF the
city aud State, then affiXes a two cent
postage stamp in the square indicated,
and thereupon signs his name in ink, he
signature traversing and cancelling the
stamp
By'this net, pieces of money that up to
that amount have been negotiable and
have passed from hand to hand, are in
staEtly transferred into pieces of ex-
change. payable only to the payee named +.
and the toll or !ee must be paid by the
sender.and cancelled by his signature. 1t
is then ready for Enclosure in letter,
and cannot lac made use of bv' any dis
honest postal clerk or other person than
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen &
Co, Chicago and get u free sample box
of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits THESE
pills are easy in action and are particu-
larly effective in the cure of constipation
and sick headache. For malaria and
liver troubles they have been proven in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
p' rtrctly free from every deleterious
substance anu to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action. but
by giving tone TO the stomach and bowels
greatly invigorate the system. Regular
size 25c per box. Sold by Massie's Phar-
macy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

President Dole, of Hawaii, has finished
the business that brought him to Amer
lea, and is now On his way back to his
little island home. While here the sub
ject of his whiskers seemed to occupy
mole attention than the object of his
mission, but it seems evident that he has
succeeded in making a favorable lmpres-
sion upon all with whom he came in con.
tact, and friend anu zoe to his annexation
project can find nothing to crtcise in his
dignified bearing. -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

The threatened reductions of the an.
preparations to the various educational
institutions of the State have brought
tnrong o. demurring educators to the leg
islature from the different schools they
represent. Each representative thinks
he can show good reason why the npprt
pliation for his particular school should
be left untouched, and in the main they
are right,an were it not for the pressing
nced that is upon the State there would
&c but little disposition en- the part OF
cur legislators to cut the appropriations
In the case Of the University there are
many things that can he said in favor Of
continuing the appropriation as it now
stands. The same might I've said of one
or two others, but we see no reason why
the State should he called upon to con-
time its appropriations to the Virginia
Medical College, since it not only has no
need for second school of this kind, but
the school is virtually a private enterpri
and as such should stand or fall depen-
dent alone. upon its own resources. The
Siea1 lioupie gre, as III Otner ueStlon9
OF retrenchment that have been suggested
is to find sohe subject that will not think
its grievance a specially just one. The
only thing that our representatives can
do is TO act conscientiously with the light
they have, and let the results take care
of themselves. Almost any action they
may take that will prevent the call for
constitutional convention is advisable,
and It seems morally certain tt mt unless
some radical step is taken convention,
costly and of doubtful utility will be
forced upon the State.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Business lot Campbell avenue near
Market Square at II big bargain.
One OF the most desirable lots In
the Lewis Addition, 5000.
READ THIS DESCRIPTION CARE
FULLY, Tor this reason, it is the cheap
est expensive residence in Roanoke. One
of the best and most convenient homes
on Campbell avenue, south side of street
near Park. Sold in 1892 for 81, 500; we
now offer it for 81. $40. $3.50 cash, balance
in years. ~ rooms, lovely cabinet
mnntles, all modern conveniences.
Now thinking people, remember, time
docs not wait for any of us; 1898 has al
ready nun hered one month with the
things of the past and to those who are
not anticipating II trip to the Klondike
1T is high time you were making prepala.
ton to he more comic rtable in he Magic
City. Call to see u.s. ESs-
Groom house. Fourth avenue N. w.
convenient to round house; worth 81 200.
We are going to sell it to some one for
only $500 %l00 cash ana $40 per month
the cheapest property in northwest. -..ES
Pest bargain N the West End-splcn
did 1-room house, only 81, lD0-$50 cash,
$40 per month.
Splendid Groom home, WhcaS street,
near Brown Bros. store, good stable,
other outdoor buildings. worth So 600.
We now offer at only 81 200; 5000 cash:
balance $40 per month.
Spieudid 4-roCm cottage Rorer avenue
s. W.. large lot, beautiful! shade, good
location. just reduced from 5000 to 1928:
$40 cash: balance IS per month E5-
well built Groom houses. Fourth ave
nue. II. W. near Melrose school; worth
$1,000: will sell fOI $3.50 each; $50 cash $40.
The ABOVE is only Il partial list of what
we have to offer; if you have decided to
put your rent money for 1898 into
home call to see us and we can get any
thing you want in the shape Of II ho.ne. -
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Mark Twain's new book Following
the Equator" has been copyrighted in
the name of Mrs. Clemens. The book is
said to be one of his be st, if not his very
best. Good, bad or Indifferent, there is
no fear that Mark will not be alive to the
allimportant question of the money that
chances on publishers having found that
in his own case it pays better to serve IN
the double capacity of author and pub
Usher
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
Save The Children.

When children are attacked with
cough, cold and Group, Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup will prove quick and
sure cure. Mr.. Elmer L. Baker,
Blandon, Pa, writes: "Wc have
used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for cough,
cold and Group, and found it the best
cough medicine and cure for these
affections. We never run out oc it,
but always keep it on hand" DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup is sold everywhere
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Consul General Lees report to the De-
partment of State sets at rest the ques-
tion of Colonel Ruiz death. From these
official dispatches it is clearly shown TINT
Ruiz was executed in ACCORDANCE with
military law. 1t VIII be remembered that
Consul Lee interposed to save the con-
demned mans life. but his couriers az.
rived too late. Ruiz vas In no official cs-
pacity whatever when seized and had
simply gone TO bribe There was 10
treachery attaching to his execution, it
only serving az tragic page in Cuba 5
tragic histo-ymak
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

The milk in the cocoanut" of the
fruit exclusion business of Germany is
seen when the Nachrichten, the organ of
the Agrarian League, expresses it's re-
grets that all American fruit, whether
infected or not, was not prohibi.e This
plainly shows that the excuse of the Sar
Jose scale was merely pretense, and
that the action taken has been in order to
placate the agrarian sentiment, which
has growing influence upon the policy
OF the German government.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

A woman in Brooklyn the other day
killed her motherin-law hy throwing
acids upon her, cut her husband with an
axe so that he is not likely to recover, and
then tried to kill herself The world will
readily infer that family relations were
mol pleasant in that household.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
FO RENT.
NOTICE OF MEETING.

THE eighth annual meeting of the
stockholders of Fairview Cemetery Com
pany will be held over Hunter &. Co.'S
store, corner Commerce and Salem ave.
nue.. in Roanoke. Va, at noon on March
Z, 1898, for the election of Il board of di
rectOrs and for such other business as
may legally come before it.
W. L. ANDREWS, Secretary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

WANTED.-Uprieht and faithful gen-
tlemen and ladies to travel for RESPONSE
BILE established house in Virginia.
Monthly 500 90 and expenses. Position
steady Reference Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The Domin-
ion Company. Dent. K Chicago.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Desiring to open up new territory soon
we will need more statesmen and collect
crs In all sections OF Southwest Virginia
Apply before February 1. STANDARD
INSTALLMENT CO., .2l2 Jefferson ST..
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

An exchange thinks that in view of
Governor Tyler being the first ''farmer"
governor in forty years our agricultural
districts are not improving their talents
in raising governors.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Vienna and Cream Bread. Il oils, Buns,
Pies. Maccaroons, Lady Fingers, Kisses,
Pound Cake, Angel Food, Lsdy Cake,
Current Cake, Cream Puifs. Chccola tie
Puffs, etc, at j. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
DEATH OF ]. w. CARROLL.

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 10-Mr John
Wesley Carroll died yesterday afternoon
at 4:l5 o'clock at his residence on the
corner of Harrison and Eleventh streets.
For several days his condition has been
extremely critical. and for long time
the character of the complication of dis
eases with which he suffered, rendered
those about him very apprehensive az to
the result. Three years ago Mr. Carroll
suffered slight stroke of paralysis in
one OF his hands, but as it was not ap-
parently of a serious nature no anxiety
was felt 10y his friends and relatives. AS
the days passed by, however, Mr.. Car
rolls iudispostion became more and
more aggravated. and for the past twelve
months IL has been evident that his life
was waning to its close.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
HELP w ANTED.

WANTED-Sober,e energetic young men
and Industrious ladies to represent The
American Art Co., Lock Box 444, East
Radford, Va. 211 Nv
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

FIFTY HANDS WANTED on Over
alls, Shirts and Drawers. Apply TO the
IN. ~ W." HomeMqde Overalls and
Shirts. 233 Salem avenue 8. w. ].
SACHS, Manufacturer / I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

W. X. ANDREWS & CO., 2l9 Salem
avenue, have had years of experience in
the coal and wood business. They know
what is required in the business. They
have the largest and most convenieut
yard in the city. They handle every va
riety of coal sold in the city. They have
more shed room and keep more teams
than any other dealer in the city. They
have polite and accommodating drivers,
and deliver promptly coal and wood,
nice and dry, from their extensive sheds
Their teams are all belled
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
FOR SALE.

A scholarship in the National Business
College of Roanoke. Apply at the
Times Office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

The Business Once of The Times closes ut
q p. m. After TINT hour any business Gun be
transacted on the third floor of The Times
building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

IF one is seeking for information one
is not likely to find it in the speech of
Queen Victoria, which was read on Tues
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
BoARDERs WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED.-At No. IA
Wells avenue n. W.; half block from n.
&; w. Offices. 231w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

All kinds uf'taify fresh made TODAY
15c pound. or two pounds 25c, ut j. j.
q, 4 nnN1Iil
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Mr.. F. c. Helbig, Il prominent drug
gist OF Lynchburg, Va, says: Zone of
our citizens was cured of rheumatism Of
two years standing by one bottle of
Chamherlain's Pain Balm" This linament
is famous fer its cures of rheumatism :;
thousands have been delie hted with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. For sale
by II. c. Barnes, "He puts up prescrip-
TONS
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
ELLIS Bros, l04 Jefferson Street.
NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK BUILDING.
WOOD! wooDn woopl,,

For PINE or OAK wooh-by the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or in BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, go to w. X. ANDREWS
e. CO, 210 Salem avenue. Their beled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, "a. J.
j. CatoGni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
Pin1ples.

which SO disfigure the skin, and
make the human face divine
anything but thing OF beauty,
but which are Natures adver-
tisement of foul blood.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
Ca&aErhz

which very often comes from n
chronic affection of the circula-
tion, is a constant offensc to
ones self and all his friends.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-11
Salt Rheune,

torment to the flesh, dis
figurement to the body, and a
drain on the system, also due
to vitiated blood.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-16

ammunitions. etc. There is an appropria.
lion aggregating about 100000 allotted
among the militia Of the several States,
according to their numbers and the money
granted may be expended for any part OF
the service needed
feature which has received some at
tention lately relates to the artillery field
pieces only few States having been sup
piled with this necessary nd1unct TO sue
cessful military service. The military or.
ganizations as rule have been satisfied
with the ordinary 12-pounder brass cannon.
which fires a solid BALL, but their use has
been almost entirely discarded In the reg
ular army. o. late years New York. Penn
sylvana, Montana, Utah and n few other
States have been furnished the new field
artillery pieces used by the war depart
ment in its services. The department Is
prompt TO accede to the military organ
izaticns for the allotment OF an approprla-
ton by congress for their needs. The
artillery strength OF the State militia or
carnations in time of peace Ia four Held
pieces and in time OF war six pieces
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-16
TO ARM EUROPE AGAINST AMERICA.
Inaa EulaIie Turned Williams Head and Made Him Talk
FOoIishy..Wil Visit Other Courts.

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-16
THE ARMY AND THE NAVY.
Great Activity in Both Branches Is
Still Apparent.
THE APPROPRIATION is ALLOlED.
Two and Half Millions Already
Used for Ordnance - Government
WIN Hereafter Buiid Dcfenses.

Washington, March l5.--This was an
other busy day in the war and navy de-
partments. Secretary Alger was enabled
TO make an allotment of funds from the
appropriation OF s60.o00.000. which win
greatly facilitate the work of the bureaus.
These bureaus had not been able to con-
clude any contracts for the procurement
of war supplies. because no allotment had
been made. but this evening the ordnance
bureau was given $s.5oo.0Oo and business
Went forward with u rush.
II IL true this san, Is already mortgaged
under provisional arrangements made
during the past week. but with the as
surance OF more funds the work OF the
bureau is moving rapidly along.
Mr.. Herscheff, the torpedo boat builder
from Bristol. r. l.. turned two torpedo
boats over TO the department few days
ago and MAS today asked to hasten the
work on orders his company is already
working on.
The company spent good deal OF time
at Intervals during the day In consultation
over the long distance telephone with the
naval department.
Mr.. Malster OF the Colurs.pla Iron works
at Baltimore has notified the department
that he VIII be able TO turn over to II the
torpedo boat. Rodgers next SATURDAY.
The Rodgers Is boat which smashed her
engines IN the midst OF trial trip about
ak months ago. II was necessary 10 re-
place the engines, hut under orders from
tne navy department this has been done
u Sood time II Is expected that the
ooss VII Be taken ct once from Baltimore
:" Nosfoik' The department has no dis-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-16
THE POPE EXERCISED.
Would Secure for Cuba the Auton-
omy OF an English Colony.

would Secure for Cuba the Auton-
omy OF an English Colony.
London March 15.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon publishes a dispatch
nom Rome which says there has been a
recent exchange OF communications be-
tween tho Vatican and Spain in regard 10
Cuba and relations with the United
States. The pope. it is added. is ready TO
do all In his power to prevent hostilitles
which might be fatal to the Spanish
d. nasty"
Continuing. the dispatch says: "The
Vatican has specially exerted an influence
at Washington and has tried directly and
indirectly 10 dissaudc The United States
from plunging into war with Spain. Ac-
cording to information here If the offers
of the pontiff are accepted he will propose
that Cuba .ernaln under the domination
OF spain, but that It be ruled on the lines
of an English colony"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-16
ENGLAND IS AMERICAS FRIEND.
Speeches from High Authority md
Expressions from London News.


Speeches from High Authority and
Expressions from London News.
London. March l5--Thc Honorable Artl-
leiy company of London gave a banquet
last night to several members Of the
Boston Honorable Artillery company, the
Earl OF Denbigh presiding. Among the
guests was United States consul General
Osborn. Lord Denbigh In toasting "The
President of the United States equally
honored In England aud America" said:
I'VE all deeply sympathize with America
in the sad disaster that befell the Maine.
President Mckinley. sool and level headed.
is not likely to run the country into an
unnecessary danger. while as an honorable
ruler he must be Jealous of the honor of
his country"
Consul General Osborn who received an
ovation on rising to reply to the toast, IAN
alliance between Great Britain and the
United States" said: "An omen alliance
between Great Britain and the United
states liz not necessary, unless there SHOULD
pe combination Of the continental powers
against one OF them. and in that event
am confident that protection will he gem
eropsly given"
ne DAILY News. commenting this morn