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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

The news Of the assassination OF Gen.
eral Barrios, president of Guatamaln,
was received in this couutry with many
expressions of regret, ont not special
surprise As every one knows the Cen.
trail and South American republics me
always either just recovering from the
effects OLA revolution or are getting ready
for one, and the assassination of Il ruler
amid such scenes of continual turrulnncy
would not likely awaken great surprise.
Tie little republic under his presidency
COR rather dictatorship, for such he had
announced himself last june is said to
have piospered exceedingly. The list of
rulers who have died ut the hands OF as
sassins..grows longer with almost every
passing year, and twosscenturies have not
succeeded in making the saying uneasy
lies the head that wears crown" less
true than ut the time when it was writ
ten.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

One of the strongest expressions of
sentin ent regarding the Cuban question
that has set been voiced is the mem orial
presented Mr.. Mckinley signed by over
one hundred leading bankers aud bust
ness men of New. York asking that the
war be stopped. The statement that
tostilities in Cuba are costing this Gov
eminent an average of 500, 600 annu-
ally is one that should OF itself comm and
the attention of the President. hut hen
backed by more, than "a hundred names
or men who stood at the head of the
greatest business interests in this coun-
try, it is bound to carry additional
weight. 1t would seem that Ossa must
be piled upon Pelion to accomplish what
the dictates of humanity have long since
demanded.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

A London paper has given birth to n
se nsational rumor that the four infantry
companies detailed for service at Dyea
aud Skagasy is only blind of the war
department to get military footheld in
Dawson City. The audacity of the Can
adian officials in obiecting to have "A mil.
itafy escort accompany the Klondike re-
lief expedition lends color to The Stars
report In view of the feverish haste
with which Canadian authorities are
pushing fol- ward their mounted police re.
endorsements. it would have been a wise
thinp..for our Governmentto.have doubled
the number of troops that have been de-
tailed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
IN FAVOR OF THE MOVE.

To the Editor of The Times: The rec
onimendation by...the committee on re-
trenchment to abolish the department of
agriculture and the board Attendant
thereof. must recommend itself to those
who will give the matter consideration
The office was established with the view
that it would protect and advance the
agricultural interests of the State. The
agricultural products of this county at
the time the measure was adopted were
many: our farmers were getting poorer:
the prices of products did not com pensate
the proudcer; licensed properties were
shrinking in value; it was no longer con
sidered sufficient security for financial
institutions, the pursuit of n farmer was
abandoned by every one who could fluid
any other en- ploymenU: the young men of
our country districts were leaving our
State ana seeking protection anywhere
but in his own State, and Virginia was
heing impoverished in taxable values, in
products and. more distressing still, in
muscle and brain and the correction of
this state of affairs, or the hope for the
corr ection, was the inducement to es all
fish the department. The questions for
us to consider now are has it met t ne eX.
pectatons OF the people? Have any sub.
stantial benefits been derived by the far
mers for whose benefit and protection it
WAS established and has it not outlived
the hopes entertained for it by its advo-
Gates? rs far as the advancement of ag-
riculture is concerned was it not clearly
Il failure? Ought it not to be discon-
tinued? In other words is the game
worth the candle?
The sr--estion made to transfer the
whole subject to Blacks burg Col ,.vye-an
institution which, though y0ung. has al
ready developed into one of the most use
full and deserving popular schools in this
State: san institution where the youth,
of our country may be taught not only
the sciences and arts nd.professions, but
he thoroughly instructed in and prepared
for every avocaton Of life--'s worthy
one. Agriculture is already Taught them
as well as every branch of industry per-
tanning TO hus5andry. Half of the III 0ney
expended by the agricultural department
given TO l'lacks5nrg would yield more
aud better fruit.
W. w. BERKELEY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
The one thing that is clatnIny the at

The one thing that Is claihling the at
tention- of Philadelphians just now to
tho exclusion Of Spanish affairs, Alaskan
expeditions, or what not. is the subject
of how to render their drinking water'Gt
for consumption. The alarming Increase
of typhoid fever in their city is directly
attributable, say the physicians, to the
sewage poisoned water of the schuylkill
river. The engineer has had a special in
vestigation made Of the condition of the
water supply. and from its report it is
time that Philadelphia was taking some
step to guard itself from sure and deadly
poison. The question of pure, healthy
water for II city is paramount 10 any
other that can engage its attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Statisticians have been at work to prove
that American railroads slead the world
in point OF safety. Only 1,015 actual
passengers it seems were killed last year,
which means one for every 700, 1000 miles
of trackcovereu blythe various passenger
trains. With the improvements beingdai-
ly..brought into use, it is not UNI easonable
to suppose that the percentage of acct
dents may be still further decreased, even
in the face of quicker schedules and an
increased number of trains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
is CERTAINLY a WONDER
Full CHANGE.
THIS is

We are aware that orr people who
suffer from nervous, chronic or long
standing complaints do not have the
same opportunity 20 he cured as do the
residents OF the great cities where the
most eminent physicians and specialists
reside. DR.. Greene, of 30 West 18th ST.,
New York City, who has the largest
practice in the world, and who is without
doubt the most successful specialist in
curing all forms Of nervous and chronic
diseases, offers to give free consultation
by mail to all sufferers. Write 10 him at
once about your case He will surely
cure you.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Business lot Campbell avenue near
Market Square at big bargain.
One of the most desirable lots in
the Lewis Addition, $500.
READ THIS DESCRIPTION CARE.
FULLY, for this reason, it Is the cheao-
est expensive residence in Roanoke One
OF the best and most convenient homes
on Campbell avenue, south side of street
near Park. Sold in 1909 for $500; we
now offer it for So, $50. $3.50 cash, balance
in . years. 10 rooms. lovely cabinet
mantles, all modern conveniences. -
Now thinking people, remember, time
does not wait for any OF us; 1898 has al
ready nun hcred one month with the
things Of the past and TO those who are
not anticipating Il trip to the Klondike
ii Is high time you were making prenaln.
ton to he more comfortable in the Magic
City Call to see us. RqEE
Groom house, Fourth avenue n w.
convenient to round house; worth 81 900.
we are going TO sell it to some one for
only 500; 500 cash and Tl0 per month
the cheapest property in northwest. TT
Pest bargain IN the West End-spleu.
did from house, only 81, lD0-$j0 cash,
$40 per month.
Splendid Groom home, Wheat street.
near Brown Bros. store, good stable,
other outdoor buildings. worth So coo.
We now offer Mt only 81, 200; $500 cash;
balance so per month.
Splendid 1-rocm cottage Rorer avenue
$. W.. large lot, beautiful. shade, good
location. just reduced from 5000 TO 1928:
$40 cast; balance SO per month. Es
: wei! built Groom houses. Fourth ave-
nue. II. w. near Melrose school: worth
81, 200: will sell foI 500 each $50 cash $40.
The ABOVE is only II 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 home.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

we take 1t rs 9 good sign that there
should be such strenuous Opposition on
the part Of the people of our State to the
curtailment of appropriations for educa-
tional purposes. While everyone seems
tc realize fully the Importance of reduc-
ing expenses, all seem unwilling that it
should be done at the expense of our ed.
ucational system. .Ususally with'individ-
nails when it become s necessary,t ke.in
a reef" financially, one of the first things
to suiIef reduction is school expenses;
but.when we see every section. of the
state clamoring that school funds be
spared, we take ..it as Indicative of the
fact that our schools are accomplishing
good and that their usefulness e rccof,.
nzed. Virginia has known from long
experience with poverty what it means
to suffer Inconvenience and privations,
but The tim SHOULD never come when her
sons and daughters should ever know the
evils of illteracy through the mistaken
economy Of her legislators.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
WOMAN TO WOMEN.
a Few Valuable Hints From Mrs. Annie
Jcmncss Miller.

n Few Valuable Hints From Mrs. Annie
Jcmncss Miller.
81 as woman, therefore can under
stand women"
Chis expression WAS made by hsrah
Barnhardt, the world famed actress, after
creating u part in which the complex
nature OF woman WAS specially portrayed.
Nine. Bernhardt pictured the character
true to life and her remark was in answer
to Il complimentary expression after her
pronounced success.
The expression was true. Women do I'M
derstand other women and their pleasures
and troubles. I hey know what they need.
Mrs. Annie Jenness Miller began this
study early in life and has q, ontinued it
ever since. She investigated the subject
of appearance and the result was her book
"Physical Beauty AMI How to Obtain
It," Shs studied the subject of dressing
and has done much to aid women in-this
important and delightful art. She studied
the subject OF Women's.. Physical Health
and as Il result discovered what she be-
iieves to he the proper men.is of con-
stantly preserving it. In writing upon
this subject, she said:
cit gives me pleasure to express nv
faith in tn" Virtues of II well-Knowp dis
coVery which is the only medicine ever
Lhkt UT TtcOuil DIN wears ago L
ceived the most pronounced benefits from
its use AT time when suffering from
mental overwork, and have subse.
quent!y in my travels as Il public lecturer
recommended 1t to many people and per.
sonally know Of several cases where it
has succeeded when the doctors failed.
This discovery is Warmers Safe Cure.
Although am now perfectly we'll
woman, take several bottles of Safe
Cure every spring, believing in the ounce
of prevention rather than the necessity
for the pound of cure. and in every in.
stance Safe Cure has the effect TO give
new energy and vitality to all my pow
ers."
Mrs. Miller's experience has been
proven true in millions of other instances
of women who were suffering and I'M
happy and who hy means of this standard
discovery are now in the possession Of
perfectshea.th and are Kept 50 by n con-
tinued use of this grand preparation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Nansen doesn't like the Amer lean style
of travelling, nor does he like American
customs. If his organs of vision were as
inaccurate in observations in the Arctic
regions as they have been while in this
country, that fact may account for many
things he has sold on the lecture plat
form that some have been harsh enough
to call lies
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. T.. Bucklen &;
Co., Chicago and get free sam pie 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
md sick headache. For malaria and
liver troubles they have been proven in.
valuable They are guaranteed to be
p' riectly free from every deleterious
substance and to be purely vegetable.
they do not weaken by their action, but
by giving tone to the stomach and bowels
greatly invigoratc the system. Regular
,ize 25c per box. Sold by Massie's Phar
macy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
A Timely Friend.

With pcMcct propricty may we call
that excellent remedy, Salvation Oil,
a timely friend. This linimcnt rapidly
cures rheumatism, neuralgia and pains,
when other remedies fail. Mr.. Jno.
Nj. Hall, Ashland, Va, writes Il
suffered with rheumatism i'll the ankle
and the muscles connected Herewith.
Salvation Oil at once relieved the sore
ness. reduced the swelling, and cured
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

The announcement that Karl Decker,
the Journal correspondent who rescued
Miss Cisneros from Cuba, has again gone
to that island would seem TO show that
he is looking for trouble. One would
think that his recent episode would make
him rather chnry about setting foot on
Cuban soil for some time to come.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
PETITION FOR LOCAL OPTION.

Lexington, Va, Feb. IA petition
prayiug for "a local option election has
been signed by $40 citizens of this dis
trict which includes the town. and pre-
sented TO Judge Houston, OF the county
court. This will canse the ordering of
local option election during tie latter
part of March. The number of signers is
over one half the number of votes cast
here at the last election, but not ono half
Of the voters of the district
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

WANTED. Upright and faithful gen.
temen and ladies to travel for response
BILE established house in Virginia.
Monthly 500 90 and expenses. Position
steady Reference. Enclose self
address ed stamped envelope. The Domin-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
NOIIOE 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
T., 1893, for tue election of 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, 1898-02-12

1t will take some very fine pairing Of
salaries among small fry officials Of the
State for the legislature to ietrench to
the amount voted Wednesday Tor the i'm
provement Of the pententiary. Not that
there is any opposition TO some plan for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Desiring to open up new territory soon
we i'll need more statesmen and collect
crs ia all sections Of Southwest Virginia.
Apply before February /. STANDARD
INSTALLMENT CO., .2l2 Jefferson ST..
Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
W. w. BERKELEY.
INSANITY PLEA SAVED MASON

INSANITY PLEA SAVED MASON.
Bristol, Tenn, Feb. 1.-THE plea Of
insanity barely saved William. Mason,
prominent young man OF Washington
county, Va, from the gallows After a
trial lasting three weeks. he was to-day
sentenced TO eight years in the peniten-
tiary Tor the murder of John Clark, Il
farmer. Ten OF the jurors favored YER
dict of murder In the first decree.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

The lonelest man in Washington is the
one Democrat who did not vote for the
Teller resolution.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

FIFTY HANDS WANTED on Over
alls, Shirts and Drawers. Apply TO the
IN. 6a W." Homemade Overalls and
Shirts. 90 3-4 Salem avenue g. W. ].
SACHS, Manufacturer. 2 I'm
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

The business once of The Times closes ut
q p. IN. After that hour nny business Gun be
transacted OH the third floor Of The Times
building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
ELLIS Bros, lO4 Jefferson Street.
NATIONAL. BUILDING

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 convenient
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 accomm odating 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, 1898-02-12

Advices from Mexico prove that Mr..
Bryan has ciinched the nail of friendship
with that country through the published
opinions of their monetary system.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
HELP WANTED.

WANTRD-Sober, energetic young men
and industrious ladies to represent The
American Art Co., Lock Box 444, East
Radford, Va. 2 II 1w
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
w A II T S
One Cent a Word Each insertion.
Fox RENT.

ROOMS FOR RENT-Four, upstairs,
water on sams floor, newly papered; very
cheap. sos Sixth avenue S. w. 2 II 2t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
CA-SToRTA.
aimils ~ 10 on
aIcnaturA/ ~ .AZXN,@N every
81 CExH1V ZZLC<IIL wrapper.

Ali kinds of taffy fresh made to-day
15c pound. or two pounds 25c, at j. j
CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

OLD PAPERS for sale at The Times
office. Good for putting under carpets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
WOOD! WOODS! WOOD!!!

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
& CO., 2l0 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Malaga grapes-large buncke5 and
clusters ut j. J. CATOGNI'S.

We pFide ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
& CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
RS 80 SaleU, Avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
X IL AIN s.
Packed Without Glass.
TEN FOR FIVE CENT s.

This special form OF Ripans Tabulcs is prepared
from the original prescription, but more cconon-
really put up for the purpose Of meeting the
universal modern demand for n low price.
DIRECrIONS.-labe one Mt meal or bed
time or whenever you feel poorly. Swallow IL
whole with or without = mou;hful of water,
They cure all stomach troubles bansh pain
induce sleep; prolon; life. An invaluable tonic
hest Spring Medicine. No matter what's tho
Il cure will result If directions arc followed
The ilvc-ccnt packages are not yet to he had of
all dealers, although it is probable that almost
any druggist will obtain n supply when requested
hy n customer to do so hut in any n single
carton containing ten tabucs. Will be sent, post
age pail. TO any address for five cents in stamps.
forwarded TO the iiipans Chemical Co., No 10
oughiy introduced 10 the trade, agents and ped
oilers will DO supplied at n price which will allow
tons forio centsaby mali s. cents. IL dozen UK
cartons) for Si3s-by mail for S4S2. gross G20
500. Cash with tho order In every case, and
freight or express charges ut the buyers cost.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Sweet Florida oranges, imported lines,
Calilor1iA Tangerine oranges. j. j.
CATQGNL.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Mr.. f. c. Helbig, IL prominent drug
gist OF Lynchburg, Va, says: lone of
our citizens was cured of rheumatism Of
two years standing by one bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm" This linament
is famous fer its cures of rheumatism;
thousands have been dels hted with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. For sale
by H. C. Barnes, "He puts up prescrip-
TONS
Breakfast, 90 cents; dinner, 25 cents,
supper 25 cents. Meal tickets, II. J.
J. CatoGni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE STILL
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS IL CO.,
the OLDEST FIRM OF COAL AND
WOOD DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND. 219 Salem avenue,
ready to serve YOU on short notice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Vienna and Cream Bread, Rolls, Buns,
Pies Maccaroons, Lady Fingers, Kisses,
Pound Cake, Angel Food, L.dy Cake,
Current Cake. Cream Pulfs. Chocola te
Pufrs, etc, at J. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders ale just
what !. horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi-
fuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put a horse in prime
condition. Price 25c per package. ***
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Ice cream, all navors. leave your or
ders at j. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Fresh lot old fashioned marshmallows
just received at J. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-10-27
ELECTION OF CONGRESSMAN.

! Most Important Election Since Civil War
Period-Every Republican Should Vote
| All the state elections of the year
which were to be held prior to Novem-
! Der are now matters of record.
Twenty eight states elect governors
during this year. Their aggregate vote
In 1896 was 8,119, 792, out of a grand
total for the whole country Of 14,071,-
096. Eight other states, among them H.
! linois, will hold elections this year for
only minor state officers. This class Of
states in 1896 polled 4,S45, 663 votes,
making for both classes 10, 459, 655.
These SO November states embrace all
but 1,612,041 of the votes cast in the
whole country two years ago. From q
strictly state point Of view. then, 1898
is not conspicuously an off year in poll
tics.
All members of the next house of rep
resentatives are to be elected this year.
Most of them are still to be chosen.
This is also an important senatorial
year. Even where no federal senator is
to be elected at the next session of the
legislature the state senator's Of 1898
will hold over and take part in the sem
atorial election Of 1901. OF the 80 soma
tors from the 45 states Of the Union no
fewer than 80, or one-third, have been
elected this year or will be elected by
legislatures elected this year.
The number of congressman already
elected is very small. Maine and Yer
mont the only September states, have
only six between them. The congress
sional elections of November will deter
mine the complexion of the next house
Of representatives., and the legislative
elections of that month will determine
the political oo4plexion Of the senate
for the next two congresses, the Fifty
sixth and Fifty seventh.
In nearly every November state the
nominations have been made already,
and the campaign Is just beginning.
The only notable exception is New York.
The coming election will afford to
the people their first opportunity to ex-
press approval Of the present admins
tration. The people are called upon to
express their views on the gravest ques-
ton that ever came before the voters Of
America, the preservation of the Union
alone excepted. That question is, Shall
the United States take its place as one
Of the foremost nations Of the world or
shrivel up within itself? In word,
shall it emulate the example Of Great
Britain or follow in the footsteps Of
Belgium? Whatever local issues may
be the election returns in the November
states will be interpreted as approving
or disaDproving the policy generally
designated with the term imperial
lam. IA u M
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-10-27
HOW 10 Prevent Group.

We have two children who are sub
ject to attacks of Group. Wheneve,
and attack is coming on my wife gives
them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and it always prevents the attack. II
is household necessity in this county
and no matter what else we run out OF
it would not do to be without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. More of it
is sold here than of all other cough
medicines combined.-J. M. Nickle, OF
Nickle Bros, merchants, Nickleville,
Pa. For sale by Hanson & Emerson.