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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
BIG TORONTO FAILURE.

Toronto, Ont, Jan. 10.-The Toronto
Financial Corporation. with canital of
s., 100000, and deposits of $1,000, 600,
failed to-day. The sheriff taking posses
sion. No statement of liabilities has bee n
made The bank has been in difficulties
for some time and was unable to pay de
positors on demand even where ample
notice Of withdrawal was given.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
SALT-RHEUM AND E>
IENIA

The intense itching and smartng, Incl
dent to these diseases. is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have
been permanently cured by it. 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and IL
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 90 cents per box. *"*
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
His Joy.

Griggs-You look as ccstatically
hopeful as man who is oil for the
klondike.
Jiggs--I'm better fixed than that
I'm tho heir of q man who is off for the
klondike. yellow Book.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
.. w. O. Hartman, when shcri # of Ty-

.. w. Q. Hardman, when shct # of Ty-
Ter Co., w. Va, was at one time almost
Frustrated with cold. He used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and was so
much pleased with the qui ck relief and
cure it afforded him, that the gave the fol-
lowing unsolicited testimonials: ''To all
who may be interested, wish to say that
have used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy and find it Invaluable for coughs and
colds" For sale by II. c. Barnes. "He
puts up Prescriptions.''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
Doublx Effective.

y Roxbury girl got her young man to
propose by giving him mustache cup
on which was inscribed in letters of
gold, Love the giver. ''-Roxbury Ga
zettc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
Not Wholly Unsuccessful.

Brown-The detectives have not made
any arrest yet, have they!
Smith-Woll, yes. They've arrested
the attention of the public. New York
Truth.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.

A Scheme Like the Old Penny Post
System.
Washington. Jan. 19.-The House com
nlittee on postoflices has made a favora-
BILE report on the Sperry bill for rural free
delivery. This project differs from the
general rural fee delivery proposition of
one Or more persons fer each town or
place where there is now no free delivery
aud the compensation OF the carriers or
collectors is to he derived from private
agreements between them and the citi
zens erred.
The scheme is substantially like the old
penny post system.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
NEW REVENUE CUTTERS.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Representative
Hepburn, Of Iowa, has introduced bill
to construct eight vessels for the revenue
cutter service.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE STILL
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS & CO.,
the OLDEST FIRM OF COAL AND
WOOD DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND, 210 Salem avenue,
ready to serve YOU on short notice.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
Big Bargain for Men !.

about 25 dozen Mems White Shirts and Drawers made Of
Fine Stocknet and heavily heeced inside making them very
SOFT to the touch as well These especially desir
able for March April and May weather The Drawers have
extra long ribbed ankets Shirts have long ribbed cuffs and
French finished neck We doubt you can find such oar
nents for less than soc in Roanoke though been Sell
ing them at SOC.
MnW Y0U Cpt Than far 2Qr
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
WOOD! woODM wooDM!

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
q CO, 210 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20

Sweet Florida oranges, imported lines,
California Tangerine oranges J. ].
CATOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
Protect Your Feet

By wearing our seamless sOx.
Just received I60 dozen seamless
sox, fast Co|ors. These sOx sell
everywhere at I5c, our price as
long as they last, I0c, 3 pair for
25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-20
Sacrificing Pretty Silks.

flttyone pieces Silks for waists and dresses every piece
them OF tins seasons munncte Positively there not an
of pattern nor off shade among them. Every piece
as clean and bright new dollar"
LOT LIP pieces that were
'oc y"rd. Your Choice for 49c
LOT 2.21 pieces that were
1oc' 81 &c and 81 yard Your Choice for 59C.
LOT BIS pieces that were
% ana 81 " yard. Your Choice for 79c.
R1es Rayn1sa En,. Mom
The times., 1898-03-06
SPAIN READY TO FIGHT
The DOns Are Preparing for q
Big War.
ANOTHER FLEET FOR CUBA
Gen WOodfOrd Informs the State
Department. That the Spanish Au-
th0rities Are Getting Ready To-
Strike the First BIOy-The Mad,
rid Populace Excited.

Madrid (via Biarr:tz. France>. March 5.
Spain is preparing to tight America for
the Island of Cupa.
Like the officials m Washington. the off,
eials here aver that war is not thought
of, but at the same time all Europe has
been canvassed for arms and equipments
for the Spanish army and navy
The ROthschiIds have advanced to the
Spanish government many millions Just
how much is not known. but it is known
that tremeHduous interest was exacted
and ample security furnished
Ii is believed that the security consist
ed of lien upon all ships controlled by
the Spanish government The Madrid
populace is highly excited. The war
feeling is stronger than it has ever been,
and the illustrated papers are full of ear
toOns. showing the Spanish lion tearing
to pieces the American hog, and typical
Spaniard putting Uncle Sam to light
Active work is in progress on he tor
pedO boats and tOrpedO-boat destroyers.
The Habana, BarcelO and 2eramoso are
being made ready for sea They viii con-
stitute part of torpedo boat hOtiIIa
which Will be sent to Havana as soon as
possible The AmaZonas and sister ship
have been contracted for. ard also two
cruisers. which are being built in France
1t can be stated positively. no matter
how strenuOusly it may be denied in
Washington. that Gen. Woodwford has at
last become alarmed. and has wired 70
the State Department full particulars OF
the situation. FIe believes that Spain is
preparing to strike the first blow An
other squadron for Cuban waters is now
being made ready for sea at Cadiz.
The times., 1898-03-06
AN OFFICIAL SCANDAL.
The Newark Common Council Is
Making an Investigation.

New York. March 5.-The Newark COM
mon council last night appointed a spe-
cial committee of five to investigate the
actions of City Auditor Runyon in ac-
cepting commissions on premiums of in
surance on city property, alleged to be IN
violation of the city ordinances.
The matter came up on a communica-
ton from Mayor Seymour, embodyinS
statement made to him by the auditor.
In it Mr.. Runyon states that for several
years he received commissions amount
ing to $3.50 a year. but did not profit BY
it himself The money was disposed OF,
he says. by various charitable donations.
He did nothing against the cttys inter
csts, and did not know ne was violating
a city ordinance In 1897 he turned a
commission over TO his brother, and thus
far In 1898 no commission has been re-
ceived There was no matter of friend
ship considered in placing the insurance.
as the rates and commissions were the
same in all companies.
When the statement was read the Re
publican aldermen voted for the appoint
ment of the committee. which was NOV
ed by Alderman Denman. the Democratic
leader President Trabold is chairman of
the committee and the other members
are Rowe and Dimond, Democrats, and
Sutphen and Guerin, Republicans
The times., 1898-03-06
LAUNCH OF THE MCKEE.
An American Torpedo Boat VIII
Leave the Ways Today.

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Baltimore, March 5.-The torpedo boat
Mckee, building for the United States
Government II the Columbia Iron Works.
viii be launched this afternoon at 4
O'Clock.
1t Is not expected that any formali-
ties viii surround the launching OF the
vessel. Secretary Of the Navy Long has
been notified, and the courtesy has been
extended 10 him Of selecting the spon-
sOr. Nothing had been heard from Mr.
Long at the shipyard this morning. and
in the event Of his failure TO name a
sponsor some person in Baltimore win be
selected 10 break the Customary bottle
Of wine over the bow of the Mckee rs
she glides into the water
The keel Of the Mckee was laid i'm o.
tOber. 1896 Ii is expected that she viii
be completed and ready for trial trip
in June or July. although the contract
does not call for her completion until
September.
The Mckee is the smallest Of the four
torpedo boats contracted for by the Co
Iumbia iron Works. She Is q - feet
long and viii have q displacement Of o.
tons. She viii be fitted with a single
screw and q triple expansion engine. Her
The contract price is s1Z5 900.
The Mckee VIII be equipped with White
head torpedo tubes and rapid fire guns
on her deck. She viii have a coal ca
Dacity sufficient TO steam 300 Of 1000
miles. Her crew will consist Of about
twenty-four officers and men.
The times., 1898-03-06
A TAME LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Record of the Work of New Jes-
sey'S Lawmakers

Trenton, n. j., March 5.-The New Jer-
sey legislature viii sbegin the ninth week
of its 122d session on Monday with this
record:
Bills introduced in the senate, 223; bills
introduced in the house, 211; total num-
ber in both houses, 434; bills acted upon
by committees, 2O4; bills passed, Sc; new
laws %; political laws enacted, /; bills
likely to become laws, 12S; investigation
committees appointed, 3.
The session opened on January II and
viii probably end on March -, making
the length of the session twelve weeks
which is about the average. During the
next two weeks there will probably be
night sessions in both houses. and every
thing will be pushed through if the men
al the helm can possibly so manage it.
Up to this point the session has been
the tamest held in New Jersey in the
past quarter of century.
The times., 1898-03-06
HEAPING on THE INSULTS.
Diatrihc OF Weyler's Organ Against
the Sailors of America.

New York, March 5.-El Nacional, of
Madrid, Weylers organ, in ridiculing
those of the Spanish newspapers which
have expressed regret for the Maine dis
aster, said in a recent EDITORIAL
I'VE admire the noble feelings Of our
contemporaries, but we honestly declare
that we do not share them. Our mind is
still filled with the sad remembrance of
the l27 Spanish soldiers who heroically
defended Guisa, when this town was bonn
barded with explosives made at the same
factory whence the dynamite came which
has made the Maine to dance in the air
its sinister dance
Nobody ever cares to recover these 1877
heroes, but their families may perhaps
find a consolation in seeing how men
Weep before the brackish tomb of the
Yankee sailors who never said prayer
for our abandoned brethren.
The Yankee sailors are recruited from
the founding asyums. Outcasts of ev-
cry hue and from every country find
place in the crew Of American warships.
This is why desertions are so fire.
quent. And thus, il is safe to say that
of the 28i victims of the explosion very
few have left homes to be filled with
grief and mourning"
The times., 1898-03-06
RAISED TO SACRED ORDERS.
Eight Theological Students Elevated
to the Diaconate Today.

Baltimore, March Eight theological
students. who have been under the in
struction of Rev. Henry Miller. professor
Of theology at St Joseph's Passionist
Monastery. Frederick road, near Irving
ton, were raised to sacred orders this
morning in the church adjoining the
monastery.
Those raised to the diaconate We're: Au-
relius Hanly, Cincinnati; Callistus Gre
han. Pittsburg; Urban Foley. Jersey CITY:
Adalbert ClemenshesIty. Athens, Ohio;
julius Boyd New York Edwin COyle,
Pitsburg, and William Cushing New
York. Gaudentius Hayden viii be made Il
suhdeacon.
Bishop Curtis ofiiciated, assisted by the
Very Rev. Edward Tuohy, rector Of the
monastery. The archdeacon of the mass
was Rev. Guido Matassi and the master
of ceremonies, Rev. Henry Miller. kcvs.
Hugh X. Barr and Ansem II -nels were
the deacon and subdeacon, respectively.
The music of the mass WAS sung by
the precentors, priests of the monastery,
and the Ceciliun Choir of The monastery
church. which consists of the children at
tending the Whiteford Hall School, under
the direction of Sister Germaln.
The times., 1898-03-06
GREAT NAVAL ACTIVITY
Our Officials Expect War and
Prepare fer Ii.
AMERICA NAY BUY SHIPS
Several Additions TO the United
States Navy Could Be Made at IA
Comparatively Small Cost, and in
a Very short Builders Anx-
iOus 30 Sell.

The Navy Department is intensely in
terested in the tidings that Spain
has arranged to purchase the Am
azouas and her sister ship from
the Armstrong; il Spain has
gone t7 buying ships in the foreign mar
ket naval men here all say il means war
as In her present condition Of poverty
only extreme necessity would force her
TO such an investment.
Senor Salvador. minister from Brazil
10 the United States. when interviewed.
said he had 10 information in regard to
the announced sale Of the Amazonas and
her sister ship TO Spain
.Jf there has been amy such sale, he
said. .the negotiations were between the
Spanish government and the Brazilian
minister at Madrid. 3Iy lack Of knowl-
edge on the subject neither indicates the
truth nor falsity Of the report"
Would the Brazilian government sell
warshirs to Spain to De used against
friendly power like America" he was
asked.
The Brazilian minister declined TO give
any opinion on this subject
The action uf Spain in this matter has
had al least one good effect and that Is
the making public Of the fact that the
Navy Department has been carefully
watching the construction Of ships
abroad through the eyes Of its naval at
-arbes al London. Paris. ST. Petersburg,
Berlin. Vienna aad Rome. This surveil-
lance has been maintained for two
months. but more especially since the
Maine disaster
Through these naval attaches and from
the shipbuilders themselves the Secreta-
r. 81 the Navy has learned that he can
now purchase two batteshiDs, two ar
mored cruisers and four torpedo boats,
all Al comparatively low price The
builders have asserted that they can
deliver The vessels 10 agents Of this Gov
crument complete in every respect. and
All thar win be necessary for the Admin
stratiUn to DO wilI be TO order the neces-
sary. details Of officers and men to pro-
ceed to the shipyards. 90 on board the
vessels and take them 20 any point which
may be desired.
The builders have urged that the pur
chase be made at once. as they say that
d declaration Of war between America
and Spain would result in the enforce
ment of neutrality laws and prevent the
sale n ships
The battIeshIDs and armored cruisers
have been built by English and German
firms for governments which are now un-
able 10 pay for them, so that this Gov
ernment would have no difficulty in OBJ
tanning the vessels by simply putting
down tnc necessary amount Of cash The
four torpedo boats have been offered by
the Thornycroft Shipbunding Company,
whose boats are recognized by experts 10
be among the best ID the world.
Among the fighting vessels offered TO
this Government are three powerful
ships under construction at the Vulcan
Works, Stettin. Germany, for the Chinese
government These three ships are Of
900 tons displacement. contracted to
make 1875 knots. and viii be able TO carry
not less than ] 600 tons Of coal In their
bunkers.
There is also reason 10 believe that in
The times., 1898-03-06
ATTACK on A CHILD.
Farmer Comes to the Rescue at
the Right Time.

the Right Time
New York March 5.-As the two daugh-
tiers Of Andrew Kurtz-Annie, aged elev-
en, and Lizzie aged nine-were returning
from school al Bay Hill, South Amboy,
late Thursday afternoon, and We're pass
ing through a wood between the tracks
Of the Raritan River and the Camden and
Am5oy Railroad, on the road to Sayre-
vile. a man came out OF the woods and
seized the elder girl by the arm He
dragged her into the woods, and pointing
a pistol at her said he would shoot her if
she screamed.
Hans Nelson, baker, who was return
ing from South Amboy. came in sight
The younger girl recognized the wagon,
and cried out for aid. Nelson, hearing
the call jumped from the wagon, and fol-
lowing the sound Of the screams came
upon the man struggling with the elder
girl.
Her assailant seeing Nelson. fed into
the woods and was lost. Nelson gave
chase, but the assailant was fleet of foot
ana the chase was futile
Nelson returned to Annie Kurtz. He
found her hysterical. Nelson drove the
two girls to their fathers farm, half a
mile away. Annie tainted several times
on the way
When Mr.. Kurtz heard the story he
rushed into the house to get his gun. His
wife persuaded him that il would be use
less to 90 in pursuit Of Annie's assailant
since he had no notion of how he looked
and il was getting dark
Nelson spread the news among the
farmers and all Thursday night and yes
terday a search was made, bat without
result
The times., 1898-03-06
STUDENTS WOULD FIGHT.
College Boys Ready to Offer Their
Services

New York, March -Four hundred
equipped and thoroughly trained college
boys can't called upon at a moments
notice in case of war. Following the
ilIustrious example of their predecessors
who left home and school to defend their
flag. the students of Francis Xavier Col
lege of this city, have resolved 10 of
for their services in the event of hostili-
ties.
The sophomore class has appointed
committee and thus far about 100 names
have been enrolled.
All these young men have the advaU-
tage of three years military training
under the watchfuI eyes of Capt. John
Drum. of the Tenth United States In
fantry They are thoroughly equipped,
and need but the word TO march to the
front. The quadrangle at noon is the
scene of widest confusion.
The times., 1898-03-06
HAVEMEYER wITHDRANS
He Leaves the Consolidated Stock
and Petroleum Exchange.

New York, March 5.-Henry o. Have
meyer the millionaire president of the
Sugar Trust. yesterday reIinquished his
membership in the Consolidated Stock and
Petroleum Exchange for no other known
reason than that he became tired of pay
ing the insurance for the benefit of the
gratuity fund of the exchange.
Mr.. Hayemeyer was not accessible for
an explanation, and the exchange authori-
ties could throw no light on the matter
That the Sugar Trust president was tired
of paying his insurance on his cOnsoH-
dated seat was the reason which d. NJ.
Sevaney supposed in answer TO a
query.
1t has not been generally known that
Mr.. Havemeyer was member of the
Consolidated. His name appears in the
exchanges membership book under Au-
gust 2. 1887, as the date of his admission.
with his address of care of d. NJ Sc
yaney, No. III Wall Street, which is the
address of the Sugar Trust. He gave his
age at the time of his application as
thrty-nine. which makes him about for
ty-nine now.
He has probably never been on the floor
of the exchange He sold his membership
to the exchange.
The times., 1898-03-06
PICoUART's SWORD SKILL.
ZoIa's Friend wounds Col. Henry
n

i'll a Duel.
Paris, March 5.-Col. Picquart and Col.
Henry, who were opposing witnesses in
the Zola trial, fought duel this morn
ing. Col. Henry was wounded. Swords
were the weapons used.
The duel took place in the riding school
of the Ecole Arlitaire. Col. Henry was
wounded in the wrist and arm.
The duel took place at II o'clock this
forenoon. Both combatants wore soft
flannel shirts. The engagement was of
the livelest character from the outset.
In the first assault Henry was lightly
pinked in the forearm and in the second
he received deeper cut in the right ell
bow, causing him TO drop his sword
from his benumbed fingers. The duel
was then stopped by the seconds.
Gen Boiseffre and many other promi-
nent persons visited Col. Henry after the
duel. Col. Picquart was untouched
though it was rumored that his neck had
been pierced by his antagonists sword.
AT the conclusion of the duel Henry re-
fused to shake hands with Picquart.
The times., 1898-03-06

case of trouble this Government could
purchase from Japan the Kasagi and the
Chiosa. which are nearing completion at
Philadelphia and the Union Iron Works
The training ship Mohican. which Will
shortly start on a cruise TO South Pa
cific waters, viii convey to Honolulu a
large supply Of ammunition from Mare
Island. where it j. stored. Upon trans
feTring the ammunition TO the Baltimore
that vessel III sail for Hong Kong, to
join Commodore Dewey's command.
The addition OF the Baltimore TO the
Asiatic squadron win make that squadron
sufficiently strong it is believed in Off
ciaI circles. to easily defeat the five
small Spanish vessels in the waters of
the Philippine Islands and TO reduce the
f0rtiications Of Manila
The times., 1898-03-06
THE COURT IN HAVANA.
Capt. Sigshee Says 1t viii Start
Home on Tuesday.

Havana, March 5.-The lighthouse ten
der Mangrove, with the Naval Court of
Inquiry, arrived in the harbor today.
The board will be in session this after
noon. Ensign Powelson and the Ameri-
can divers will be the important witnesses
examined.
Powelson has prepared diagram show
ing the condition of the Maine after the
explosion. 1t is complete and compre-
henSive.
Captain Sigsbee said today that he ex-
pected the hearing will be concluded by
Tuesday at the latest, on which day the
members of the court will proceed to
Washington, arriving there on Thursday
next
The times., 1898-03-06
RIVER DEFExsES PLANNED.
Mines To Be Laid in the st. Johns
River at MaypOrt. Fla.

Jacksonville, March 5.-Four American
engineer officers have been for the last
week at Mayport, at the mouth of the
St. Johns River. making a secret survey
and planning for mines aud examining
into the denfenses of the river entrance.
it is understood that the mines can be
laid in forty-eisht hours. The naval re-
serve officers have selected points of ob-
servati0n and from which the mines can
be exploded.
One is at Fort George Island 1t is un-
derstood that they will suggest that
earthworks be erected and several large
guns mounted. These viii command the
entrance to the river
The times., 1898-03-06
RIFLES BEING MADE.
Work on Government Orders Is
Being Hurried.

South Bethlehem. Pa March 5.-The
Bethlehem Iron Company has received
Il large order for the highest grade of
steel from Spalding, Jennings & Co,
Bergen Point, n. j., and work on filling
it was begun at once. The steel is to
be used in the making of rifles for the
American Government.
Work on all Government orders contin-
ues brisk Captains MacNutt and Ben
nett. L. 5. A. and Lieutenants Erwin
and Werlich, L. S. N. are in receipt of
orders from their respective departments
TO hold themselves in readiness to start
ON twelve hours notice for service. They
are on duty at the works
The times., 1898-03-06
Mafne Militia Ready for War.

Eastport. Me. March 4-The residents
of this city are ready at any moment 20
respond TO the call from President Nc
Kiniey and avenge the death of the sail
ors of the Maine. They proved this one
day last week at the drill of Company I.
Second Regiment, of the National Guard.
The company was drawn up in line when
Capt w. s Hume asked those who would
volunteer for service in case of war with
Spain to step two PAGES to the front.
The whole company with the exception
of two privates. at once stepped forward
The times., 1898-03-06
ANOTHER WARSHIP THERE.
The Spanish Cruiser Almirante
Ouuendo in Havana

Havana March 5.-The Spanish cruis-
er Almlrante Oquendo arrived this morn
ing Great crowds greeted her with fire
works and flags. She is the third Span
ish warship in Havana harbor now.
Fitzhugh Lee. ir., arrived on the Oil
vette today He came at the request of
his mother who feared for Gen. Lees
personal safety.
The populace is delirious with joy over
the arrival of the warship.