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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-BY VIR-
tue of n decree in the hastings court of
the city of Roanoke, entered in the chan
Gerry cause CT ]. j. Simco's 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 ~, 1898, at 10
O'Clock NJ, 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 TO
an0ke, Va, bounded and described as fol-
lows:
Beginning Mt corner on the north side
Of Lynchhurg and Salem turnpike with
lot of Maria Hammer, thence with Let of
Maria Hammer north 8 degrees east CD
feet, then neS 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 Jeffersons los
south degrees west 1853 feet to stake on
said Lynchburg anu Salem turnpike.
thence with north line Of said turnpike
north So degrees so minutes west 81 feet
to beginning.
This property has en- it a small dwell
ing house.
TEBMS: One third cash on day of sale,
balance in six and twelve months, the
purchaser to execute bonds for deferred
payments with good personal security
ann title to he retained until all the pur
chase money is paid.
$ II. JONES
Special Commissic
Bond required nv decree in ahov,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14
law 4
BY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST

BY VIRTUE OF y DEED OF TRUST
executed by George b. Kelly trustee for
the Pittsburg, Chicago and Roanoke In
dustrisl and Development Company, to
The undersigned trustee, dated the 10Th
day of June, 1901, and recorded in deed
book No 5. page 300. of the clerks Office
of the county court of Roanoke county,
conveying the property hereinafter de-
scribed to secure the payment of two
notes in the sun Of $G. GAG G6 % each, eX
ecuted by the said Geo. Kelly, trustee,
and said company, and payable to VIM.
II. Cook and default having been made in
the payment of said notes, and having
been required so to do by said benef
ciary shall Oh SATURDAY,, the 9TH
DAY OF FEBR UARY, 1898, at - M.
offer for sale at public auction in front of
the courthouse of Roanoke county, the
following described real estate situated
in Roanoke county. Virginia, tc wit:
That certain tract of land lying in Roa-
noke county Virginia, on the sou,h side
of Roanoke river, containing eighty eight
acres. two rods and nineteen poles, and
adjoining the lands OF Vim. IL. Cook,
Geo. Logan and others
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay costs
and expenses of sale, and to pay the two
notes of Sc, G46 &C., with interest from
the Goth of June, 1892, less II credit of
S646. g.. as Of the Goth day of June, 1892.
and $500. as of the llth day OF November,
1893, and the residue upon n credit of one
and two years, purchaser executing
bonds for'the deferred payments to be Sc
cured by deed of trust on the property
sold JACOB G..BAER,
! I'd Trustee,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

Beginning at the northwest Corner of
the Boulevard and + street, thence with
the Boulevard west 100 feet to point.
thence north between parallel lines $50
feet to an alley and known and designa-
ted as lots and 8, block s, as shown by
the map of the West End Land Company
on file in he clerks office of the hustines
court of the city of Roanoke, Va, and
being the same property conveyed to
Evalin Pope by deed from S. w. Jamison
and wife, dated March 18th. 1889, and of
record in said clerks Office Ia deed book
20, page 235.
TERMS-Cash as to $1,000, with all
accrued INTEREST," thereon, past due taxes,
insurance ana cost of sale, and as to the
residue of the purchase money en- such
terms as Thomas w. Miller may direct,
and should he fail to give direction, on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen
mouths, purchaser giving bond with APP
proved personal security, bearing interest
from date.
CHAS. NJ. BLACKBOARD,
Surviving Trustee
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

By VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF
trust, executed by Daisy +. Rhodes, to
the undersigned trustee, aa,ed Dece mber
\. 1896, md recorded in deed hook NJ.
III, page 3i3, in the clerks Office of Roam
oAe county court, conveying the property
hereinafter described 10 secure to NJ. a.
and c. ID. Cyphers. the payment ot Two
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14
Papers and Magazines.

1t is stated i'll The Ladies' Home Jour
nal that out of 41,00O newspapers and
periodicals i'll the world tho United
States has nearly onc-half, or 10, $50.
Those nearest are Germany, with 5000;
France, 4, 100; England, 1000 Nearly
5000, Oo0,0 600 copies of newspapers and
other periodicals are issued in the United
States every year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

AT tho better cinss of Partisan cafca,
writing paper. envelopes, pens. ink, etc,
arc furnished to the guests free III hotc;"
Of tho samo city guests have to pay for
them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

You can always tell newly married
man because he buys every fool patent
labor saving device for the Eitchen .h--
$500 "ion9 --Wash,nGton Democrat
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

About 1000 fishing boats engaged!
around the British coast are named Mary
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14
THE ROANOKE TIMES FRIDAY. JANUARY Ia
Philadelphia. June 18th, 1897.


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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

W. Z. SAUNDERS,
Administrator Of G. z. Saunders, de-
ceased, Trustee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-14

Bond required by decree in allow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
4 COMHERCTAL CONGRESS
To lie Held Next Month to Promote Trade
RetMeen Snnth and W est.

TALLAHASSEE. FLA. Jan. 19.-Gov.
BloXham has issued an invitation 90 the
Governors Of the Southern and Western
States 10 attend the hfth annual session
of the South and West Commercial Con-
grcss. 20 convene at Tampa, Fla. Fcbru-
aiN Sth. 9th and 10Th 1893.
The Governors are also requested TO ap-
point delegates TO .hc Congress.
The principal objects OF the Congress
are 10 consider the means TO increase the
interchange OF an merchandise and man
ulacturcd articles between the South and
West and TO promote the movement OF
grain and all other products of the West
crn States to Southern distributing mar
kcts and through Southern ports for cX-
port
All the Governors. commercial organi-
2atCns. municipal governments and
transportation companies of the South
and West have been requested 10 appoint
delegates 60 this Congress.
A great many have already responded
and the success of the Congress is assur-
ed.
Trips TO points OF interest on the Gulf
of Mexico and other forms of entertain
ment VIII Doe provided Tor the delegates
and their friends Tho Congress will
convene on Tuesday. February Sth, AZ the
Tampa Bay Hotel Auditorium.
For general iniOr nation communicate
with J. H. Cunningham. secretary OF
Tampa Board of Trade, Tampa, Fla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
MR.. CLEDEL1ND AND H4WfII.
Morgan Says lie Favored Acquiring the
Island After Restoring Queen LII

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Nor
gan continued his speech in advocacy OF
the ratification Of the Hawaiian anneXa-
tion treaty I'm the executive session Of the
Senate to-day.
lie announced at the conclusion Of to-
days session that he probably would re-
quire one more day in which 10 complete
his presentation OF the subject
Senator Morgan dealt to-day with the
questions Of the agricultural and CONNER
cial possibilities OF the islands. with the
character OF the present government and
with the position OF the residents or the
island on the subject OF annexation.
He repeated his assertion that Prcsl-
dent Cleveland was favorable TO the ac-
quisition OF the islands and again express
ed the opinion that II was his Intention 10
have restored Queen l.illioukalani and
to have negotiated with her treaty OF
annexation.
lie elaborated his views on this subject
AT considerable length saying that while
he believed IL was Mr.. Cleveland's inten-
tion TO have annexed the islands, he nat
urally changed his intention To do this
through the restoration of the Queen
when she made known her blood thirsty
disposition toward those who had de-
throned hcr.
lie expressed the opinion that Nr.
Cleveland would never have taken such
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20

Secretary Long Recommends That Con"
tracts BE Made.

WASHINGTON. Jan l0.-secretary
Long. accompanied by Chief Constructor
Hirschborne. Chief Omen. of the Bureau
of Ordnance. and Judge Advocate-General
Lemley. appeared before the Senate COM
mittee on Naval Affairs to-day.
The Secretary said. in response 10 ques-
tions that the Navy Department had pre-
pared full plans and specifications callihS
for an armor plant under the last naval
appropriation bill. and that estimates on
the cost Of land. tools and machinery
necessary TO equip the plant had been
made. The bids were 10 be opened on the
10Th instant, and he thought several bids
would be made.
Secretary Long said also that IN view
OF the report Of the cOmmissin when ne
had appointed TO consider the question OF
a government armor plant upon the
great cost and delay 10 would Involve,
that he had entered into further negotid-
tiOns with private armOr plants now thi-
nishing armor for other ships, ana h'
believed he could make a contract f.r fl'e
supply of armor plate for the Illinois. Ala.
bama and Wisconsin. now unlrr course
Of construction, which would &c f''"N
whenever the ships were ready 10 re-
ceivo II. at the rate of Sio0 Dn" ~.
The Secretary recommended. I'm view
of the circumstances. that arrangements
10 this effect should be made. From the
Sccretarv's statement corroborated ny
statements Of Commodore Hirschborne and
Captain O'Neil. IL appears that the cost OF
Government plant. properly equipped,
would be from 81 800 0O1 10 81 oor.nn. He
said that this estimate included all ma
chinery for making armor plate, guns ana
proiectles and added that If the Govern
ment adopted the policy Of providing It's
own plant no armor could be expected
from such plant for about three years
The committee has taken no action N
the armor-pate matter, and IL Is consid-
cred possible that the whole question VIII
receive attention I'm that connection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
Mr.. GLADSTONE is VERY ILL
No Immediate Cause for Alarm, How
ever, in His Condition.
TRIP TO CANNES NOT SATISFACTORY.
But His Physicians Say His Ph ysical Pow
ers Have Not suffersd-The Family Has
Not Been nsummoned-His Condition
Unchanged at Last Reports

LONDON. Jan. 19.-The Pail Mall Ca
zette this evening makes the following
announcement in big type:
with deep regret We learn on most
excellent authority that Mr.. Gladstone's
health causes the gravest anxiety to
those about him. His sojourn at Cannes
has not had the effect OF fortifying his
strength as anticipated
The news placards OF the Pail Mall Ga
zette read:
Critical condition of Mr.. Gladstone"
CONSERVATIVE REPORT.
The Westminster Gazette, although
minimizing the alarming reports con-
cerning the health Of Mr. Gladstone Is
constrained TO admit the fact that Mr..
Gladstone has suffered great pain most
of the time he has been at Cannes, being
unable to leave his sofa"
Continuing the westminster Gazette
remarks:
so far as the vial organs are con-
cerned. however. ne is no worse. on the
other hand. continuous pain in man or
Mr.. Gladstones age Is undoubtedly a
symptom to cause anxiety
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
An Official medical statement issued to-
night reaserts that there is no cause
for alarm as to Mr. Gladstone's health
although It is not benefited as much as
had been hoped at Cannes.
The facial neuragic pains resist treat
ment. owing TO cold winds and wet
weather. bur the complaint is quite local
His physical powers have not suffered :
his strength is good his appetite excel
lent: he joins the family at meals and
takes regular drives. weather permitting
FAMILY NOT SUMMONED.
II is not true that the family has been
summoned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gladstone VIII 2"
10 Cannes on Saturday in accordance
with an arrangement made weeks ago.
Lord stuart Kendall with whom Mr.
Gladstone is visiting telegraphed to-
night at $40 O'Clock that Mr.. Gladstone
health was unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
UASHTNG TONS TRfBUTE.
Confcderates at the Nations Capital Hon
or Lees Memory.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. Especial
rho Confederate Veterans Association of
Washington celebrated the anniversary of
Robert f.. Lee tonight. The large Con-
federate Han, corner of Eleventh and h
streets. was deliberately decorated with
Confederate flags. Virginia colors and
the Stars and Stripes Elders large por-
trait OF Lee was suspended above the
chair OF the presiding officer.
Colonel Robert l. Fleming, formerly of
Richmond, the popular and generous
president of the association took the savei
al few minutes past O'Clock. lie cali
cd on Rev DR.. McKing. the chaplain who
made fervid and appropriate prayer in
which he alluded 10 tho noble Christian
character Lee and implored Heavens
guidance in rearing young men who would
develop the traits that distinguished the
chicftain. After the prayer, Colonel
Fleming delivered a felicitOus address,
explaining the object OF the meeting and
welcoming the guests.
Judge T. II. Mackie, n member OF the
association read an original ode 20 THE
Memory of Our Dead" which was hearth
ly applauded Next came music by lar
dello's Orchestra. Telegrams Of greeting
were sent to r. T.. Leo Camp at Rich
mond. the Camp at Alexandria and the
Confederate Association of Maryland.
A letter from General Gusts Lee was
read expressing his regrets az not being
able 10 be present with his former COM
rades
Private John Allen of Mississippi. was
introduced and made one OF his character
istic speeches full of anecdote and hu-
m0rous narrative.
Congressman =. G. Otey was the next
speaker and was well received.
Captain Frank w Cunningham was
next introduced and sung several South
ern war songs. including II am q Good
Old Rebel" He was heartily applauded.
Governor Sims. Of Mississippi. who lost
both legs I'm the war. followed i'm a brief
but most interesting speech He char
acterizod Lee as the excellent Christian
and grand soldier Of the Western world.
Senator COckerill. Of Missouri. was the
next speaker. and he was followed by
Judge Shepard. Of the District Court of
Appeals, who made perhaps the happiest
talk OF the evening.
General Eppa Hunton followed Judge
Shepard. and General VI. G. Butler, Of
south Carolina, made the closing speech.
He said he believed the time would
come when Lee would be glOri6ed as
much by the North as by the South. IN
cidentally he spoke Of the fight of Nc
Clellan, and said If Mcclellan had not
been an able commander Lee would have
driven him into James river
At quarter past II o'clock President
Fleming gave the order TO attack the
refreshment tables. and all did justice 10
the bountlful spread.
Among the distinguished Nirginians
present, besides the speakers were Hon.
John Goode and Hon. Holmes Conrad.
The following Richmond visitors. in ad-
dition to Captain Cunningham. already
mentioned. were Messsrs. l.. Leslie
Spence william II. Sands and Frank
Cunningham. Jr
Congressman Lamb was present. but
Senator Daniels absence was much re-
GREETED. II was long after midnight when
the banquet ended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
BRTEFLl TOLD.

The District Of Columbia appropriation
hin was reported 20 the House yesterday.
7, carries S. .631. .C57, or over half million
dollars less than the current years ap-
propriati0ns.
Captain Murphy who was on trial IN
tba limited states District Court at VIII
mington. Del charged with tllibustering
in connection with the steamer Laurada,
was Yesterday declared not guilty BY the
Jury. and was released from custody
Secretary Gage did not go on with his
hearing before the House Committee on
Ranking and Currency yesterday, owing
10 a slight cold. accompanied by hoarse-
ness x-Secretary Fairchild was heard
further on various currency features, the
general purpose being 20 develop the
eject OF the proposed currency legisla-
ton. General Warner was present.
The funeral services OF the remains OF
the late Benjamin Butterworth. commis-
sioner OF Patents. were held yesterday
at the Church Of the Covenant, Rev.
Teunls $. Hamlln. the pastor. conducting
the simple exercises OF the Presbyterian
Church The church was crowded. those
present including President Mckinley and
all the members Of his Cabinet. except
Secretary Alger VINO is IN. beside a num-
her OF senators and representatives. mem
bers OF the bar and resident Washing
tOnans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
REY. DR.. EGGLESTON CHOSEN.
BE is TO Succeed Prof. Gramm'r al the
Episcopal Seminary.
WILL Be DEAN OF The FACULTY.
lie Is sixty Years of Age and Rector OF one
of the Largest Churches in baltimore
Bricf sketch of His Career--Thc
trustees Meet in Richmond.

The Board Of Trustees OF tho Protestant
Episcopal Seminary and High School Of
Virginia elected Rev. Dr. J. Houston Eg-
elcston. Dean and Professor Of Church
History yesterday afternoon.
Rev. Dr. Egsleston is now the rector
OF Emmanuel church, Baltimore, and is a
man of great learning.
Tho trustees were called to act upon the
resignation OF Professor Carl y. Gram
mer. OF the Chair Of Church History. lie
has accepted a call 20 Christ church. Nor
folk. 10 succeed the late Rev. DR.. .. ).
Barten.
II was decided 10 accept the resignation
OF Professor Grammer 10 take effect
March lst.
THE TRUSTEES PRESENT.
Those in attendance at tho meeting
were Bishops i. NJ. whlttlc. a. NJ. Ran
doiph and George W. Peterkin: Rev.
Scolay Moore. Rev. John j. Lloyd. Colo
mel A. Herbert Mr. Joseph Trapnel.
Judge Y. :. Garnet. Messrs. r. IL.
Baker. r.. r.. Craighill, Joseph Bryan and
Julian n. Burke.
The meeting was held az the residence
OF Bishop Whitue NO N07 east Leigh
street.
fn accepting the resignation Of 2rofes-
sor Grammcr resolutions commenting nis
work at tho Seminary ana wishing him
God-spced IN his now held were passed.
Tho office OF dean at the Seminary was
practically created by the trustees az this
meeting. 10 was decided 10 combine this
position with the chair Of Church ills
torv Dr Eeglcston was chosen with
unanimiiy. an of tho trustees regarding
him as person in every way well-httcd
for The head OF the institution.
PREACHER AND SCHOLAR
Dr Egslcston is about sixty years of
ago. lfc comes of tho best Maryland
stock and is man Of splendid character
and % training that fits him for the posi-
ton 90 which hc has been called. lie has
served Trinity church in Newark and the
Church Of our Stvior in Philadelphia.
1ic is sn old friend of Bishop Randolph.
20 viii Doc remembered that Bishop Ram
dolph was rector OF Emmanuel church
when Doe was chosen 10 the high office he
now holds in tine church. Dr. Egyleston
succeeded him in Baltimore. Hf -7ngro-
CATION is one of tine largest in the Monu-
mental CITY DR. Eggleston Is q member
~ tho General Board of Missions and Of
the Standing Committee Of the church I'm
Maryland Tie was elected Bishop Of the
Diocese ~ West Virginia in 1871 but de-
cIiued ana Bishop Poterkin was chosen
Bishops Randolph and Poterkin were ap-
pointed O. committee TO notify Dr. Egcles-
Ton OF his election
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
The STUBS INVESTIGATION
New Evidence Will Probably Be Pre-.
SeDted TO Advisory Council.
COUNSEL WILL TRY TO EXCLUDE IT.
lie VIII Desire To Have the Case Decided
ON the Evidence Adduced in Richmond.
Some Fear II viii BE Impossible to
Arrive st "a Verdict.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Jan. fo.-Staff Cor
respcnderce.-It develops tonight that
the meeting OF the Grand Camp Confed
crate Veterans Advisory Council to-mor-
row will probably be made especially In
teresting by an attempt To introduce
some new evidence against Grand Com
mander James n. Stubbs. which those
who are cognizant OF It's nature claim will
greatly strengthen the conclusions drawn
by the Investigating Committee at Rich
mond from the evidence adduced before
it, and will cause the Council to endorse
tnat report.
GEN. HUNDLEY TO RESIST.
it is said that Gen. George j. Hundley.
Colonel Stubbs' counsel who Is expected
to arrive in the morning. Will endeavor
strenuously 10 exclude any new testi-
mony, and will desire the case TO be de-
cided upon the evidence adduced before
the committee IN Richmond. which viii
be presented In typewriter form.
Judging from the somewhat small ad-
vance guard that has arrived here to-
night, not more than thirty or forty mem
bers OF the Advisory Council will be on
hand when the body convenes.
THOSE PRESENT.
First Lieut.. Commander John ]. VIII
Hams who will preside. arrived to-day,
also Commanders James =. crocker, OF
Stonewall Camp. Portsmouth: g.. w.
Ramsay r. +. Lee. No. ?. Alexandria.
w. n. Smith H. A. Darlington. Camp
Smthheld Theodore Courtney. Bagby-
Smith-lFoX Camp, King and Queen coun-
ty. Giles Cook William Richardson
Camp. Front Royal; y. NJ. Rhodes, Shen-
andoah Camp. Woodstock, and Samuel
Griffin. Of Bedford city.
Others who are he-c from Richmond are
Commander John r. Laughton, Ir., of Y.
T.. Ice Camp; Major y. V. Randolph.
Major Thomas \. Rrluder, and daughter:
who are guests Of Mrs. Cox kirkwood
Otey. aud Mr.. Greer II. Baughman. Sem
at0r John y. Opie also came I'm to-day
FEAR OF THE VERDICT.
Tho fear is expressed by some Of the
members Of the Advisory Council that "
there is large attendance II VIII he
found impossible TO agree upon verdict.
They will have an interesting time try
ing to agree. however.
Garland-RhOdes Camp c. V. OF this clty,
held a meeting tonight and appointed n
committee consisting of twenty-five OF
it's most prominent members To wait on
the Advisory Council I'm the morning ana
extend 20 IL the cOurtesies Of the camp.
The place of meeting has not yet been
decided upon. but It Will probably be IN
the Council Chamber and the general I'M
preston is that the work will not occupy
over two days. H. ID. H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-20
BATTLE WITH FTRE ATSrd.
Desperate Fight for Life Made by The
Crew OF the stockholm CITY.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Jan. i9.-The
crew Of the steamship Stockholm City.
which arrived here Tonight had a despcr-
at, battle with fte. which started last
Sunday night I'm the coal bunkers.
They last all OF their effects and count
cd themselves lucky 10 escape with their
lives the vessels charts and compass,
together with the captains cabin. The
wheel house and other woodwork being
consumed No provisions Were saved cX-
ccpt small supply Of potatoes and pork
on which the men subssted until they
reached here tonight.
CaTtain Richards says he managed 10
retain control OF mis- vessel. although the
stceTsIg gear was disa bicd ana the man
at the wheel driven from his post by the
heat. Knowing ;he latitude he was in.
he kept the ship on her course. After a
long and fierce fight the men succeeded
in cxtircuishing tho fire this morning ana
the steamer came Into port under her own
steam.
The Stockholm CITY left Manchester
on December 2iih, light She was bound
for Newport News for cargo. The dam
age " the vessel will amount 10 s5Q,Qgg.