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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Coming and Going.

s. Hamilton Graves left yeste rday at
noon for Buchanan on legal business.
NJ. L. Smith, of Hagerstown, returned
to his home yesterday after spending sew.
eral days in the city.
A. b. Hammond left on No yester
day for Bramwell, w. Va.
DIR. d. Kirk returned from a tim
over the Shenandoah Valley division yes
terday afternoon.
Capt w. II. Trent, of the clerks Office,
went to AppomattoN yesterday to visit
his family.
Miss Lottie Barnwell returned yester-
day from II trip TO Hollins Institute.
w. A. Pattie left on the noon train
yesterday for Warrenton where he will
visit his son.
w. r. Gordon returned to the city ON
the lao p. IN. train yesterday from a
trip to Western points
ID. II Burger went TO Luray Yesterday
on No. on business connected with the
railroad
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gallagher, of Nor
folk, who have been visiting friends in
the city returned home Yesterday.
NJ. w. Bryan left on the afternoon
train yesterday on trip to Radford and
Bluefield
S. ID. Ferguson returned to the city
from flying trip to Buchanan yesterday.
Miss Susie Williams returned to Hol-
Inns yesterday after a pleasaut visit to
this city.
,Juo. A. Jackson. Of knoxville, stopred
in the city yesterday for several hours
while Ell route to Franklin to visit his
parents.
George Barnwell returned Yesterday
afternoon from short visit TO Hollins
Institute.
I. Ernest Boone and Thomas Lowe left
yesi erday on an extended trip through
The North to purchase stock for their new
furniture store.
Harry Helm and bride, nee Stokes, ar
rived IL the city yesterday afternoon
from bridal tour thrc ugh TIE North.
CAN NOW TREAT HIMSELF.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE nomination
of Morgan Treat as United States mar
shall for the Eastern district of Virginia
CONFIRMED Inv ho H.,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Engraving visiting cards, Wedding In
vitations, Announcements and all kinds
OF die work is one Of our specialties.
The Fishburn Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Fine Printed 0rgandie.

we start the Wash Goods business by
Offering the following special:
80 styles fine Sheer Printed Organdie,
every piece new and of this seasons de
signing. 33-inches wide you can't dIstin.
guisn it from tie French goods when
made up. You'll find them going every.
where at abnrt l9c yard; our specia,
offer is II LIE
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
WOOD! woODu WOODn

For PINE or OAK wool-hy the CORD
or by the LOAD-prepared for COOKING
STOVES or in BLOCKS FOR HEAT
ING STOVES, 80 to w. X. ANDREWS
& Co, Ply allen avenue Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
White Goods.

In addition to the big values formerly
mentioned the following have been added
and will be on sale this week. They are
sterling values:
Case Nainsook Checks at &c.
Case Nainsook Checks at Sc, former
Zoe quality.
Another case Imperial Long Cloth in
IL yard pieces, at the special price, 81 10
70 piece.
Another case fine Sheer English Main
sock, in IL yard pieces. 40 inches wide.
for III 30.
More soft Cambrics at - lee, 17c and
zoe.
Another lot finest English Percales, 10
inches wide, CSC n yard.
More Masalias, 39-inch, 25c, 81 IL
and soc.
Another zig stock 40inch India Lawns
at &c, De- l0c and l2 l.2c
Greatest bargains on earth in India
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Linens at lie. sc, l-4c. &c, Sc, 1Oc,
IL Lee, ljc, &C. 20c, sc, 33c. 81 Lee, 42c a
yard.
Lonsdale Cambrics at 6 Lie, Zoe and
l Lee.
Greatest line of flee Dimities in this
section, Sc, lOc, l2 Lee and up to the very
fine ones.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Choice things culled from every great
centre Of fashion will be here
We name Just Il few things by way CT
introduction.
The new Scotch Wool Plaids look
quite stylish, Just the thing for early
spring, l0inch, soc.
30 pieces fancy Covert Suitinas, one Of
the choicest Of the 'rathcr plain" variety,
very desirable for ''tailar maize" and
REFER costumes, 40inch, SOC.
Real Tuscane Poplin, one of the latest
dress materials, 4i.inch, 75c
Illuminated "Vigaureaux" will take
your rye for it's quite pretty and Stylish
cheap, too, 40-inch, only soc
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Spring flanneIS.

a good line Of Flannels now ready.
The following will be found excellent
values:
3-4 Flanneis at l5c, Zoe, 25c aud 81 &c.
rs FLANNEL. very fine, at i5c
?ard-wide Flaunel; at 20c, 33c, 81 1-e
and SOC
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Chldren's Hose Supporters ut 1Oc,
IL l2c, l5c, 20c and CSC.
Ladies' Satin Velvet "Trip Cushion
Button" Hose Supporter soc pair.
Ladies Empire Hose Supporters, with
Satin Belt, l9c.
White and Black Cotton Tapes, assert.
ed size, &c roll.
Good clear white Pearl Buttons sc
dozen.
Century Corset Shields 25c pair.
Leather Knee Protectors. save the chill
dren's stockings, Poe pair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Notions.

These are some of the small things
YOU need every day. Our prices are al
ways Il little smaller than the other fell
lows.
"Beats Alp Lead Pencils with nickel
heads and solid rubber tips, only lcc IA
dozen
"Mends Alp for broken china, glass,
wood, leather or other articles. warranted
To withstand hot water, 10c a bottle.
Big Spools BastinG Thread 1c each.
Good Pins at 1c and &c paper.
Rig line finishing Brads &c, &c, Sc,
10c and II l.2c.
Shakespeare" Book Pins only &c.
usually Sc.
"BrittaDia" Book Pins Sc.
Invisible Hair Pins 1c and Be II box.
Gem Waving Pins DC Il box
Large Cabinet Assorted Hair Pins SC.
Gold Plated" Hair Pins sc box.
Belt Hose Supporters that were PC.
slightly damaged. now Zoe n pair.
Patent Hooks and Eyes &c card.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Stationery.

If you don't care where you buy youc
paper and envelopes just SO that you get
the lowest price, we shall surely expect
to STE you coming our way.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Full pound bars White and Green Cas-.
tile Soap. only l0c.
Tooth Brushes one third cheaper than
You can buy some GRADES at any other
store: a big stock of them, &c, 1Cc. l5c,
19c and Zoe.
Holmes Fragrant Frostilla. Only lie.
"Rubifoam only lie, price always 25c
De. j. w Lyons Tooth Powder l1c
DIR. j. Parker Pray's Diamond Nail
Enamel 22C.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

CAN NOW TREAT HIMSELF.
Washington, Feb. 15-The nomination
of Morgan Treat as United States mar
shall for the Eastern district of Virginia
was confirmed by the Senate to-day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATS
A Full State Ticket Nominated by
the Convention.
JONES OF PULASKI FOR GOVERNOR.
Platform Fnvors strict Observance
of Monroe Doctrine - Against
Interest -Brnring Bond Issue.

Little Rock Ark. June 2l.--rhe demo-
cratic convention met at noon today, NOM
mated state ticket. adopted platform
and listened to oratory, At late hour
torlght the convention is s,ill In session.
Following Is the ticket nominated.
For governor, u. ". Jones OF Pulaski;
for aetrctary Of state, Alexander c. Shull
of Boon. for treasurer. Thomas Il. Lit
tie OF Sobaatian for auditor, Clay sloan
OF Little Rock; for attorney general. Cliff
ford Davis of Pope for commissioner Of
state lands j. W. CoquItt of Pulaski;
for superintendent OF public instruction,
J j Doyne of Lonoke; for commissioners
OF agriculture, Frank HIN OF Washington;
for associate justice. j. Il. Riddick Of
Cralghead.
The platform says in part: I'VE rocog-
nlze the Monroe doctrine az cardinal
tenet OF the democratic party and favor
lts strict observance,
Regarding that the war which is now
being waged by the United States with
Spain is for the purpose Of maintaining tho
National honor and to assist an oppressed
people. struggling for liberty we note
win pride the pf0mpfneBs with which all
sections of our common country have re-
sponded To the call for men and means
for It's prosecution and pledge tho demo-
cratic party Of Arkansas to an indorse-
mont Of all necessary measures 10 bring
II 10 a successful, speedy and triumphant
conclusion.
Believing that tho resources and tax
ing power Of the United States arc suf-
foient to deray the expenses OF the auc-
cessful prosecution OF the war NC are OPP
posed TO the issuance OF interest bearing
bonds for lhst purpose Mt the present.
time.
I'VE are In favSr OF the Unlted States
government constructing the Nicaragua
canal and that It shall own, control and
manage the same
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
HOUSES LONG DEBATE
1T WAS OVER THE FAMOUS COURT
OF CLAIMS DILL.
The nil Provides Compensation for
Property Destroyed by t"nfedcr-
atcs in PcnnsylNanin-

Washington, June 2i.--Aftet passing several
bills Of minor Importance today. the house
in COMMITTEES of the whole considered without
disposlng of the bill to refer to the court OF
olaims certain claims of persons for property
taken or destroyed by the Confederate inva-
sions into the southern counties of Pennsyl-
yauia, The bill brought out long debate,
in which il was vigorously advocated and op-
posed
The house today coucurrcd in the senate
amendments to the bill amendatory OF the
acts of the establishing court OF private land
claims and to provide for the settlement of
private land claims in certain States and Tor
ritories.
A bill was passed authorizing the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railroad to restore and
straishten the channel OF the South Canadian
river at the roads crossing in the Indian Ter
ritory.
IA. house passed a measure amending the
existing laws 50 as to MAKE oonsuis ana vice
tonsuls amenaDle to criminal prosecution ana
requIiing the pondsmen OF such oinclals 10
b American oithehs'
lnls tnango was suggested 1t is said, by
MIR. often (hep.. WIS., Uy the death OF Fran
cas- hinton, In raris. ana the alleged emne1-
element ny vice Consul SIN opsnire OF paris
OF money and valuable ~ ny linton
The case rs well KNOW ana wnen prosecu
tion Of Shropshire WAS contemplated II devel-
oped that the existing law Ialled tp pro>t.e
tor IT, and mis- secuIities neing aliens no re-
cOvery from them could be made.
In committee OF the whole air. Mahon Sc
cured consideration OF a oil to send TO tue
court OF claims alleged claims Tor property OF
citizens taken OF destroyed by the COnGeder-
ate troops in their several invasions into the
border counties OF York, Adams. Cumberland,
franHlin, tulton. Radfoid. somerset ana
Perry, pennsylvania.
was merely to secure decision from the
courts an appeal to tIe supreme court being
PROVIDED for. upon the question OF validity OF
the claims and liability OF the government
therefor
Pending disposition Of the measure the com
mittee and the house adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

mittee concerning the purpose OF the Jap
anese government 10 interfere in Hawaiian
Affairs.
As the clerk was about completing the
reading Of the document MI. Morgan arose
aud Indignantly commented upon such =
criticism OF the senate committee, He de-
clared that no foreign minister had any
risht TO send TO the senate such an at
tack on senators.
MIR. White said ihe minister had no, sent
the document to the senate. He had
brought II himself and had adopted II as
his own
''ie 1t an official paper?" inquired MIR.
Morsan.
"lt has been aled" replied Mr. white.
II have presented 1t here and have used
1t as q part of my remarks II is n proper
document and relevant to the conclusions
of the committee on foreign relations"
is It an official paper?" questioned MIR.
Morgan again II ask for Information, ="
Mr.. White declined TO say whether or not
1t was ofncial
''If it Is an OFFICIAL document filed by
the Japancsc minister to this country" de-
clared Mr.. Morgan. "it is very serious
and very outrageous assault on the priv
ileges Of the senate"
II am calling the report OF the commit
tee into question and criticising t. II 1t
is not copy of an authentic document.
the argument is good and | adopt it, re-
piled MIR. White
IL do not object" MIR Morgan said, 'to
the senator making use Of any material he
desires. do object. however. TO what I
consider the wrong OF the department of
state in receiving such n document as that
IL it be an official paper
Il do not saw the document is certified
TO by the Japanese minister" said MIR
White. hut have understood that 1t was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

the enthusiasm OF every American. while
waiting at foreign port the orders that
sent him to the scene OF his victory, wrote
these words to his sister:
But after all, war is a terrible thing,
and some way out OF the dilemma may be
found without resortIng 10 1t
While thus suggesting to You the for
bidding traits OF war ! should be guilty OF
= neglect OF duty II | fail To promptly re-
mind you that there are conditions which
not only Justify war; but mako resort TO
II a duty,
80 nation, however peacefully inclined
and whatever the consequences may be.
can determine that II Will under no cir
cumstancrS engage IN war Bad as II is
and deplorablc as It's coincidentS are, no
government can refuse war AT The risk Of
lmperillng Its existence or of sacrificing
The right, it holds for the people, Tor hu.
manity and for civilization.
"Of course We can not be entirely exempt
from the condition which may force ma
lion into war. any more than an individual
can be exempt from the incidents thai may
force peaceful man 10 a personal ouGOun
ter.
In view OF such an unacceptable liabil-
ity TO be brought face TO face with the
question of war and In Siew OF wars real
nature and its demOralizing orett upon ma
tional lifo aud character, we can not fii 10
10 rs seriously ltHpIcthSu ny NV itllNNtloH
that We have expressly used those to whom
We have entrusted our public affairs To dc .
terminc for us the m0menious mission OF
peace or war, and That x the determination
be for war our ready and unqnestoncd ac-
Qucsecpce becomes patriotism
How, then, shah the people proteet
themselves against the folly Of departure
from their National purposes and against
the crime Of unnecessary and un1ustliiapie
war? Manifestly by an intelligent study on
their part of the character OF the govern
ment and the eXaction OF clear apprehen-
sion on the part OF those who represent
them IN public life, OF their Nations ms
sion and OF tho buleful effect OF war upon
n Nations health
Nothing however. Will b. found sum
ccnt as II protection OF the people against
betrayal where conscience and moral
courage arc lacking. Intelligence. STUDY
and knowledge are not protective agencies
unless they are refuted and guided ny
serious desire to 10 right and by an UNI
Swcving adherence to patriotic conVlc-
tons.
Il have thus indicated the combination
of conditions and forces that promise pro
lection TO our people against the endless
sacrifice OF the safety and prosperity
which insuros and which WIN prove
adequate for the preservation OF maj con
ditlon to National motives whlch awaits ~
bless and crown our futurc and lhese com
bned conditions ana FORCES constitute se"-
uine American good citizenship
I'm our present predichment OF war we
need have no fear that American courase
In battle viii fall to bring US victory Du.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
KEY WEST.
If Is Bctng Considered ms n Rendrs-
Xnns for The TrOOns.

(special Dispatch to tho New York Herald.
London Times and The Houston Post
Copyrighted, 1895 by James Gordon SEN
nCtt,)
Key West, Fla, June 2'-l learned TO-
night that before many weeks thousands OF
troops are likely to be encamped on the
dry sandy south beach Of this island. Major
William H. DAILY, chief surgeon of voiun-
teers. on the staff of General Miles, mas
been here for few days making an IN
vestigation regarding sanitary and otner
conditions and inspecting camp sites ior
troops. Sanitary precautions already taken
leads the authorities to seriously consldeF
Key West as an available point OF renue eao
vous of troops, numbering possioly' zo'vVo
mr. 20 600. who can be sent to Cuba quickly
in case of need.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

decided whether he Will 20 with tho nav,
nse' OF transports or not Army surscoMs
are doing everything In their powsr ,e
stop spread of the diphtheria al Camn
Merri.t Sanitary conditions at tho car,p
are not OF the best Today 100 recruits
aaaiVeu lot the Tennessee regiment. rais-
ing 1t TO the full quota. w. '"''-
:. ne Monadnock arrived in the harbor to-
been coaled and will be readv sar u sas
wihin few days. 1t is prohabIs No
meet VIII be ready by Saturday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
CAsILDA FIRED on.
madrid Gets News Although All
Cables Arc Cut.

Meerid. June 22.-i a m.--An oinclai us
match from Havana says: An American w.
sal bombarded the town of caslloa' p'o,'NSs
Of sauta Clara, about hve miles SCUM pY rail H.
y,,,dad with which II is connected py In nl
III ,hroa hours. The ship fred $50 big smells,
The OOPS and the gunboat Dependent s na1
n brilliant defense and the American V some
wa. obliged to retire after damaging SoA'
houea. nd shops.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
DLE-OT-THE.
Michigan state Popuiist Convention
To-day AZ GRIND Rapids.

To-day AZ GRIND Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Mich. June 2l.--Only
twenty seven delegates were present when
the State convention of the middlc-of-the-
road populists was called today. The con-
vention viii be held tomorrow simultAne-
ously with the democratic and silver re-
publican State convention.
The platform denounces fusion. demands
the abolition OF National banks. declares
against the Issue of bonds for any purpose
whatever fayors the initiative and refer
endum and government owncrships OF rail-
roads and telegraph lines. A full State
ticket was named. headed by sullivan Cook.
for governor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
QUEENS JEWELS REMOVED.
She. However, VIII Remain mt Mad
rid for the Time Being.

London, June 21.-The Vienna corresponu-
en-. Of the Daily Telegraph says The span
ish queen regents jewels and vaiua6'es Mf XXI
cin, orarters here that, though the situati31,
az. q, 80 e rtons she will remain in Spain unui
her post is untenable Rpmors as 70 baSevar
~. .L nnneror Franz Joseph has written 10
me none on the subject OF Intervention
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
II VIII be Done by Executive Act II
the Bill PASSES.

Especial DIspatch 10 THO FUaII
Washington, June 2l.-The annexation OF
Hawaii. when 1t becomes legal fact, will be
Promulgated by an executive proclamation. In
which the United States will give notice of
acceptance OF the cession Of the Island by the
republican government. The Hawaiian iegs-
laiure has already been advised TO the
manner in which the annexation will be con-
summated. An early vote is now probable in
the SENATE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
ONO REPuBLIcASs.
National Administration Wen Have
Things Their Way

National administration Wen nave
Things Their Way
Columbus. Ohio. June s1.-The repub-
licans OF Ohio met in state convention here
today to nominate candidates for secretary
OF state. supreme judge. clerk OF the SUI
preme court fpoi commissioner and MEM
her Of the board OF public works The con-
yention was almost free from the facticnai
fighting OF former years. After the sem
atorial contest Of last week the factions be-
came known as the National administration
men and the State administration men.
The National administrator men had
everything their own way today.
General Grosvenor Gated as temporary
chairman His speech excited very favor
able comment. He said the American flag
would remain In the West Indies and Phil
ipplnes and wherever 1T Nias planted In
warfare.
The delegates favor the ACQUISITION OF all
the islands thus acquired. The convention
adjourned until 8 o'clock tomorrow mora
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
Both sides Accept.

Jondou. June 22.--The vienna cur
sno,dsrt of the Times says Both the
United states and Spain have accepted .ns
proposal Switzerland made Two ino AIT
an which beligerents should au. ~
throughout the duration OF hostlli'les. nv
additional articles OF the uehesa nsyaI
t.on extending that convention -
warfare.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
s,.dytpc Tactics.

c,r,aha Neb.. June 2i.--colonei W. ), pryan
n.s ,aten up his headquarters at oia fof'
or,sba and is now putting in his time s.uuS
IN. o,m, tactics. Lieutenant Colonel ,st ,,h
Vifaraius veteran o. the eivi van an,na ~ OF
,hs T,,,rd Nebraska has reached mere, ~.
the the regiment will be In camp INSIDE o. 'eA
days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

Especial Dispntch 10 The P0stJ
Washington, June 2l.-Through the work OF
Mr. George NJ. Courts. president of the Gal
weston Chamber Of Commerce, and Congress.
man Hawley, Galveston has been added 10 the
list Of cities In which printing OF revenue
stamps on bank checks and drafts Will be au-
thoriZed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

Especial Dlspatch to The Post.l
Washington. June 2i.-Texas postmasters
appointed today: John X. King. Csrew. Van
Zandt county: Isaac y. Anderson, Dunn.
Scurry county. J. n. Clarke. Retreat, Grimes
county; Minerva Thompson, Wheat. scutry
county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22

St Louis June 2i,-samuel Lindgsy,
bookkeeper, was shot and Killed this evening
by his brother law. Herbert O. Eyerine-
ham. The Iattcr's little daughter today con
saultrd her, and the father took summary
vengeance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-22
'HERIA An CAMp MERRITT.

Lesr. Ender-ided when Ia
J mr.. 'or the Philippines.
|ln...o' June 2l.-Despite all an
General Merritt has not yet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-14
HARRQR NOTES.

The schooners Nellie S. Sawyer and
Edith L. Allen, arrived with coal yester-
day.
The tug Argus. has "siren'' whistle,
and startled the water front by giving
frequent salutes yesterday morning.
Everett E. Sonnet Of Bailey's island,
sent another big consignment of ducks to
this city yesterday. He bags about so a
day on an average.
There was general crowding down to
the water side to take look at the mont
tor yesterday. Fort Allen park was an
other favorite resort.
Small boat fishermen had the market
to themselves yesterday morning no
schooner of the Portland fleet coming in.
There is again talk of extending the
big elevator. Something definite will
probably be decided ON during the present
month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-14
EXCURSION TO AUGUSTA.

The Maine Central excursion to Au-
gusta tomorrow, Sunday, will be ons of
the most attractive of the many delight.
full ones ever offered by them. The excur-
sionists can take the 7.30 a. m. paper train
from Portland, or the special at $50, and
have all the day at Camp Powers and re-
turn at 4.50 p. N.
Adjutant General Richards says that
less than five hundred men are to be sent
home Saturday and that the First regi-
ment, two companies of the Second and
tho battery Of heavy artillery, the Norway
and Portland companies, will still be in
camp on Sunday SO that the parade will
be as good as it was last week, and ar
engagements are being made to start the
parade earlier so that the excursionists
can witness it.