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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-25
FOR SALE.

A scholarship in the National Business
College of Roanoke. Apply at the
Times Office.
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We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. K. ANDREWS
& CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
"RS, 2l0 Salem avenue.
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Breakfast. 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, "a. J.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
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We Sell
All Kinds
of Properties

We are very careful to see that you get
Bargains. While you ere busily engaged
at your occupation we arc also hard at
work, out here and there hunting, tar
gains, few OF which we describess below:
Splendid Groom home, Wheat street,
near Brown Bros. store, good stable,
other outdoor buildings, worth $4,000
We now offer at only 81 200; $500. cash;
balance SO per month.
8.room brick house, Campbell avenue,
$1,000; 500 cash; $50 per month.
Splendid 4-rocm cottage Rorer avenue
s. w, large lot, beautiful! shade, good
location, just reduced from 5000 to 1925;
$40 cash; balance 50 per mouth.
we'll built Groom houses. Fourth ave-
nue. u. w. near Melrose school; worth
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$40.
8room residence, Tazewell avenue $.
e.. newly painted and in good repair,
5000 $50 cash; $l2. 50.per month
Lots any where and any price. =
The auove is only partial list of what
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Malaga grapes-large buncLes and
clusters at j. j. CATOGNrS.
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ANCHORED OFF KEY WEST.
American Squadron Ready to Sail for
Dry rortugas.

Dry Tortugas.
Key West. Fla, Jan. 24-Tke fleet of
five warships arrived of here this morn
ing and were joined by the Maine. De
troit, MONTGOMERY and two torpedo boats.
They remained at anchor and will proha
bly, sail to- morrow for Dry Tortugas.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-25

The first Japanese warship ever built
in the United States was launched last
week at the shipyards of the Cram ps.
The ceremonies attendant upon it were
exceptionally interesting. In view CT the
use to which the yesse. ia to be put, the
release of the doves as the prov gIided
into the water, the Japanese custom of
somewhat incongruous. This is the sec
ond order placed by the Japanese govern
ment with the United States for war res
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-25

The president of Stanford University
recently dismissed forty or fifty worth
less and drunken students il one batch
from that institution. In these days Of
sharp COM petition for patronage, such
acti1n requires 10 little courage on the
part Of college president, but the entire
country will approve it. What may
seem a great monetary loss is only ap-
parently SO; for such heroic II easures to
purge school of elements that are cor
rupting and aebasin9 in their tendency
are sure to inure ultimately to tie good
of the institution. There is no one thing
about which parents az rule are more
anxious than to know that their sons
while off at school and away from the
safeguards of home are not exposed to
the communicating etlect of evil associa-
tions. Such action as the one lust re-
ferred to will be the biggest advertise
ment for Stanford University that she
could have, inasmuch as i. will be a
guarantee to parents that in sending
their sons there they will not be placing
them In hotbed of idleness and of de-
bauchery, such as is frequently to lie
found in our large colleges and universi-
ties. Indecision in failing to expel stu
dents guilty of gross immoral conduct or
those whose habits are such as to become
hnrtful to those around them is one of
the surest ways that could be adopted to
work the ultimate downfall OF a school,
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-20
STUCK TOGETHER.

Weat firginia's Representatives In Con.
EreM Unanimous In the Final voto ON
the Cuban Resointions. .Aithough They
Differed on Preliminary Tests.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntelllgencer..
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1s.-The
West Virginlans in Congress were to-
gether this morning, in the final ballot
on the Cuban resolutions, all voting for
the proposition as submitted br the
conferees TO each house. They had
been together, too, on many OF the pre-
rIous ballots, which is, in sense. re-
markable, since the question was one
upon which a difference could we'll ex-
ist In the adjustment OF details, and in
which individual opinions and beliefs
might be expected to prevail.
Senator Elkins' speech in the after
noon OF yesterday was clear cut as to
his position. He said he realized that
war'w inevitable. and his desire was
that there should be. a united country.
not on political, but upon patriotic
lines, to support the President in the
conduct OF an American and not a par
ty war. Referring TO his own efforts to
secure an honorable peace, he set ut
rest the charge that he had strlver for
peace-at-any-price. His plea against a
declaration by Congress. In opposition
to the Presidents expressed view OF the
proprlety OF recognizing the present
government OF Cuba. was backed by
arguments presented with ability and
clearness. - ( 4 Isl
When the senate was called upon to
vote to concur In the amendments to
the resolution, proposed BY the house,
with which the public Is now familiar,
Senators Faulkner and Elkins voted to-
gether to concur. Upon the motion to
request q second conference, between
the two houses. they divided, Senator
Elkins voting aye. Senator Faulkner
no. Later, when the motion was made
to ask for further conference. they
both voted aye, though the motion was
defeated. ~ III 8
In the house Messrs. Dovener, Dayton
and Miller voted steadfastly together.
Mr."Dorr, being In favor of recognition
OF the Cuban republic and on record
as nm advocate os that action, voted
with the minority on the motion to
concur in the senate amendment; also
in favor of the Bromwell motions In
their order TO recede from the house
position and concur In the senate prop
osition. In the wind-up, Mr.. Dorr.
voted with the. Overwhelming majority
and on two other ballots he was with
his colleagues.
Before the close OF the proceedings In
the senate. late In the memorable night.
Messrs. Faulkner and Elkins We're
twice together. voting against the mo-
+ tion to take from the vice president the
right to name the conferees. and aye
upon the motion to agree to the confer
ence report In whicf the famous two
words "are and" were In the balance.
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THE POWERS

May Take a New stop-want tho War
Localized. r
LONDON, April 2o.-The Rome cor
respondent Of the Daily Mall ays:
italia, the organ OF the foreign Of
fee, publishes tonight the following
note: 3B
The powers are on the eve Of taking
a now step. namely, requesting the
United States and Spain, In the event
Of war, to localize 1.-The hostilties to
Cuba, and the neighboring waters. This
step will be taken Immediately after a
declaration OF war. Utter pessimlsm
prevails In diplomatic quarters here, the
vatican alone continuing hopeful of
peace. The pope Is working energetic
ally to be accepted as arbitrator. but
he admits that Cuba hns already NOR
ally ceased to be along TO Spain"
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WASHINGTON, D. C.,Aprll 1.-THE
SPANISH MINISTER, SENIOR POLO
DE BERNABE HAS MADE MS FI-
NAL PREPARATIONS FOR pEPAR-
TURE, AND IS CALMLY AWAITING
NOTIFICATION THAT THE PREsI-
DENT HAS AFFIXED HIS SIGMA
TURE TO THE CUBAN REsoLu-
T1oN. At WHICH TIME THE MIN
IsTER WILL TAKE HIS LEAVE.
He had expected this would come to-
day, and every arrangement had been
made! with that in view. Now that the
signing Is deferred until tomorrow, It
is not probable that the minister. and
his stan will depart before another
twenty-four hours pass by. He will not
move precip!tately. however, as the
transfer OF the legation archives and
effects to tho French embassy must
first be accomplished. and moreover
there Is felt to be no disposition on the
part OF the authorities, here to unduly.
hasten the movements Of the minister. 7
Whether the state department will
send Senior Polo his passports, or he
will ask for them, is felt 10 be an Inn
material detail. He intends to go
without reference to these formalItles,
and there Is every reason to believe the
state department Will afford him the
protection OF passports. and any. further
attentions usual in enforced departure
OF minister on the breaking out OF
war. The entire stan of tho legation
will accompany the minister.
The Spanish legation has been the.
centre OF great activity throughout TO-
day. The minister was up practically
oil OF last night. retiring shortly before
daylight this morning after having in
formed his government OF the final pas
sage OF the Cuban resolution He was
again at his desk by; q. m., communi-
eating with his government, and await
ing the next and final move In making
the resolution effective. Although OF
sturdy physique, the minister showed
signs of the intense strain and anxiety
put, upon him during the last few days.
He saw a number of friends, mainly OF
the diplomatic corps, and to them ex-
pressed the View that all hope OF a
peaceful settlement appeared to be O {
an end, and that Spain now left with
the United States the responsibility for
war.
Early this morning the large metal
sign, bearing the words SS"Of!ce OF the
Spanish legation" was wrenched from
Its place on the gate leading TO the le-
cation, and carried OF by vandals. The
minister made no complaint to the state
department or to the police, as. he has
sought to minimize the petty depreda-
tions against the legation. although this
was the most fragrant one committed.
The representatives of the powers of
Europe held no meeting during the day,
nor is any meeting at present In pros
Those who have been most hopeful OF
bringing about European coalition, now
concede that such move is impossible
One OF the best posted members OF the
diplomatic corps stated tonight that It
was now too late for mediation ioc inter-
vention, even II the powers could be,
brought together. 1t was recognized on
all hands. he said, that the United
States and Spain had chosen recourse
TO war. II
1t Is said Great Britain has taken
steps, not only to maintain a passive
neutrality. but to enforce It with arms,
n Oaoaccory. sfs. fs-45 I#t- q ~
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WAR PREPARATIONS.

Are BEING Rushed With yicor-Morc
Vessels Bought. and Troops arc Hurried
fto Southern Points, ' 20 -
WASHINGTON. D. C..hprll 1s.-aIil-
itary and naval preparation. continued
to-day with unabated vigor. Seven feet
steam yachts suitable for navigation in
Cuban waters were procured and sew
eral bids for steam colllers were made.
Arrangements are making to utilize q
number OF the. powerful converted
smooth-bore guns, survivors OF the
late war. as armament for the auxiliary
cruises. Many agents for ship owners
were at the navy department to-day
offering 10 sell crafts to the govern
ment, but where the vessels are suit
able the prices are said to be excessive
and no purchases were made gs5s -
Il Tho important event In the war de-
partment was the decision to enlist only
national guardsmen under the first call
for troops, which will be very gratlfy-
Ing TO the mllitiamen. Some Idea OF the
cost OF transporting troops may be
formed from the fact that twas neces-
hut " ullOt Jig IllllllOIl uOlluTS lO-uuy
to defrav the expenses OF the moves
ments already ordered. Reports from
all over. the country this morning indI-
Gated that, the movements were going
on with the most gratifying celerlty. A
picturesque reminder OF the war-llke
conditions was presented right in
Washington by the departure for the
south OF the Sixth cavalry. and Secre-
tary Algcr, busled us he was with oiIl-
cial tasks, managed to take time to ret
to the station TO see them off, AN allot-
ment OF funds for O. balloon service
shows that the war department does
not propose TO ignore any OF the latest
scientific aids to warfare.
z, First cniiof Troops. 3
4 Tho authoritative statement was
made at the war department to-day that
on the first call for troops only the na-
tional guard will be given an opportuni-
ty to volunteer for service In war. This
statement ia In accordance With those
made by Secretary Alger 10 the national
guardsmen who called upon him at the
war department, on Saturday, when the
modified Hull bill for the expansion OF
the army. In time CT war was under con
sldcrltion. ni n 3
~ Secretary Algcr thinks that such a
course t9 In Keeping with sound dlscre-
tion, and thefdic.ntes OF common aanse,
for6the organized militia have gone to
great expense and have devoted much
~ Tf fNgs
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IAN INFAMOUS CALUMNY,i

10 What Pre- mltr sngnsia Calls the Actioul
n OF Cong spain has Reached the
q Uttsr,noat Limits Of cones.sion. q X u
MADRID. via PARIS, April 1s.-The
Supporters OF the government in both
houses of parliament met In the senate
chamber at 6 o'clock this afternoon. se-l
nor sasasta, the premier. addressed
them as follows: = I. 4
The times are so grave and the cir-s
cumstances are so exceptional that acta;
9nd not words are necessary to face the
present difficulties. Attempts are being
mace to sully the history OF Spain by an
Infamous calumny. The different Span
ish governments have done their utuosss
to avert the war to which we are being
provoked. We have now reached the 4
limits Of concession. compatible with
honor and territorial integrity.
"We, consented TO the last concession
at the instance Of the pope and the pow:
fers. wetylelded in fact; but now at
tempts are made upon our honor, and /
menaces directed against our territory.
That Is a thing to which SpanIards will (
never consent" (Applause).
This Is not the moment to trace a par
liamentary programme but the moment
to unite ourselves, as our fathers have
done, In the face OF an odious attempt
against the integrity OF our territory.
The insult offered us to-day is the most
infamous that has ever been ofrered..""i
prolonged applause.)
Continuing. Senor Sagasta counselled5
the rapid constitution OF the chambers
IN order to accord TO the government the
means to defend the country's interestg,
Spain" he added, will not allow /
parcel OF her territory to be taken from
her with lmpunity: nor will she be a.
party to any traflicking for her POSSES
s!ons."" (Prolonged and 2 enthusIastic
cheering greeted the speech.)
The ministers met to-day to. modify
the speech from the throne IN conforms
ity' with the situation Senor Silyela.
the leader OF the disseident Conserva-
tive, then addressing his party, declared
1t "inopportune formulate a POLITICAL
programme" ~
He declared that the dssident Con.
servatives would respect twhatever finan-s
cial arrangement the government might
enter into, no matter what this might
cost. as 1t was the only means Of secur.
Ing later on peace with honor"
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THE QUEENS SPEECH

Will Claim That Spain Has Done Every.
thing sho Could for Peace, While tho
United States Has Interfered In Her Do
mertIo Relations With Her Colonies.
= LONDON, April 2o-The Madrid cor
respondent OF the Standard telegraph
Ing Tuesday, says:
II understand the speech from the
throne will review. the whole course of
the relations between Spain and the
United States with q View Of showing
how Spain In her relations with Amerl-.
ca and her treatment OF the West In
dian colonies has spared no effort 10
make concessions and reforms compau-.
BILE with her rights. to conclliate. her
colon!sts and to preserve friendly rela-
tions with America; whereas. the Uni
ted States have all along persisted in
seeking TO interfere In the purely do
mestic relations OF Spain with her coll
onles and have persisted more than
ever, since the advent to office OF Presl-
dent Mckinley, In menaces and diplo-.
matte notes, trying to intervene In the
settlement OF Cuban question.
THE government Will lay stress upon
the fnct that America has displayed in
creased Virulence and hostility since
Spain granted q suspension OF hostillt-.
les at the request OF the pope and pow
ers. II Will make, an earnest appeal to
the nation and to all parties to be true
10 the national traditions. to gather
around the throne and TO vote the sup,
plies necessary 10 defend the honor and
territory Of SPAIN" 81, n n
At the present moment Spain, though
essentially military nation Is making
naval preparations because everybody
fully comprehends that In the struggle
With the United States the fate OF Cuba
and the duration OF the war will ientire-
ly depend upon the respective navies. i,
u The first available squadron is now
at Cape Verde, under admiral Corvero,
who went out with the cruisers Infanta'
Marie Terese and ,Crlstobal Colon and
has been Joined there by the cruisers
sNizcaBa and Almirantc Oqucndo, with
a view: to protecting the torpedo iflotil-
! Ia. This squadron IS considered quite,
match for the flying squadron OF
America and may be ordered to pay an
unpleasant visit TO North American
ports lffwar breaks out. y
3{ AZ second squadron will be formed at
Cadiz, whore Admiral Churrusca, de-,
lscendant otth Spanish commander at
Trafalgar, Is busy preparing tho fleet.
The Idea Is 10 concentrate, as soon rs
they ore ready, the battleshlps Pclnyn,s
/ now mt sCartngenn, \ Emperadot Carlos "
now nt Ferrol. Gnrdenal Clsneros and
the Numancla andi Victoria, broadsldcy
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ploeknde not Bomba r,I mens.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 1s.-The ma
val plan OF action, 1t is understood. has
been finally and definitely decided upon.
It Involves the blockade of Cuba, but
not a bombardment of Havana. The
blockade will involve mo engagements,
It Is expected. except that the acciden-
tai encounters. which, more or less. are
bound to occur. The senior naval OIL
GERS OF the fighting squadron believe
that Spain Is playing clever game in
concentrating her entire, naval forces ut
q distance from the immediate scene OF
action - IRA sTll e ~ \, Ats.et
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THE SCENE SHIFTS.
The Concenius of Opinion In Madrid u (
that War is Ineritabio-An Appeal 70 I

The Concenius OF Opinion In Madrid u
that War Is Ineritnbio-AnAp Appeal %
CASTELAR,. l}Ss a
MADRID. April 1o.-The one absorb.
Ing toplc is the prospect OF war. y.
El Heraldo de Madrid says that war
Is Inevitable and even imminent Even
the forthcoming meeting Of parliament
is unheeded.
El Heraldo compares the Indifference
OF the mass Of the people" to "Mussui-
man fatality" considering tt highly.
dangerous and fearing. "a terrible reac-l
tion.i ., 4 34s
The paper says q serious task lies be-.
fore parliament. which It hopes will
| prove equal to facing the great dangers
now gathering around SPAIN -7is
The impartial to-day commenting
upon the commercial aspect of the war,
which It regards as certain" Us soon as
President Mckinley stops vacIllatinE,"
says: 'The Americans who are rushing
into war will be surprised to find that It
is not an affair OF weeks, but OF months,
It will last until the commercials are
more anxious for peace than they are
now anxious for war; Z, 4s3'ss$ ~
The Liberal says: "The Spaniards are
tired of talk Of papal and other inter-
ventlons. War Is a matter OF hours, In
spite OF the rrmors OF delays upon
President McKinley's part" W 5,.5
Continuing, the Liberal urges Spain To-
stop argument, adding: THE time has
come for blows and not for words. !" y. I4S3s 4jSs
This evening the parties constituting
the cortes held their preliminary meet
ings. Senor Silvela presided over the J
meeting OF the; Conservative minority, |,
In the course OF his remarks he advised 4
all Conservatives to support the govern
ment. Z! \. \. FL
An nAppeal to Castelar,.
The party has sent a message to scnorgs
Bmelio CASTELAR, appealing TO his patri-s
otIsm to take part An the parliamentary
campaign. The communication points
out that during the present situationit
Is the duty OF Republicans to maintain
an expectant attitude toward the .mon-i,
archy, but ut the same time to stand y
ready to make the sacrifices demanded
by patriotism in the face OF a powerful
enemy, for the defense Of Spanish sov.s
erelgrty over Cuba. the preservation OF
which is demanded by the history, se-n
curity5 and rights OF SPAIN E
IAN official note Issued this afternoon
says Negotiations are actively proceed.
Ing with between the colonial governs
ment Of Cuba and the Insurgents ofithatS
Island. with the view of obtaining the
submission OF the latter as a result OF
further concessions regarding auto
nomy. b & : 5, III z a ;!i y gsF \
The terms OF the speech which the
IL
OF the cortes tomorrow. are iealouslyt
guarded, but 1t is said that the speech.
will prove firm, convincing and satisfac-E
tory to the national sentiments. lit ssiss
claimed here that perfect iunanimityS
prevails in Spain ITO face war ra thor
than yield to the demands OF the United 4
States. }it \, q & ,,5,l3 81 {; x
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LONDON, April 2o.-The Madrid corr
respondent OF the Daily Telegraph, tel
egraphlnB Tuesday says: Popular In
dIgnation against the attitude OF the
United States Is increasing day by. day,
more; especially In the big towns like
Barcelona, and In spite OF the govern
ment having encrgetically repressed all
such demonstrations. 1t Is always within
tho bounds of possibility that ut some
place or other deplorable events may
occ1r. So s. e { !. 34,s i n f5
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Observation-Disclosures: Rotterdam,
from New York. / Ia II ,i,sr
i5 5L1vERPooI-Arrlyed: Catalonia,
from Boston. q & f;
y GLAsGow--Arrlvcd: Furnessla, from
New York. ssg, + :lI5s 3, q
ANTWl1RP--Arrlved: Noordland,
from New York, 'f5{ 3. 4 & IL
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ABOUT GIVES lit .UP.
The Spanish Minister has Made His Final
lPrelpa.llrIationsI
FOR HIS DEPARTURE FROM WASHINGTON.

MI Transfer the Archives Of the Office TO the rcneh Met
Makes no Address Government Support
es Last Night pesludes Idea the Action Of
sess an lafamons VIII Make More Concessions
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iT-fHII UL-TTlIYl.AiTIDNl
To Spain Will II be3S Signed by the President
To-. .Dav s@s
To-Day.
TOGETHER WITH THE JOINT RESOLUTION

Passed BY Congress Yesterday Will Demand Compliance
With tho Demands EXPRESSED the Resolutions Within 1weniou
oursIhe Doay Solely Perectns Definite Line o
Aeon-There Hope of Peaceful Solution Of the Difficulty
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For West Virginia md Western
PENNSYLVANIA, fair and colder Wednes-
day; fresh westerly Winds s'si,s X X
K For Ohio, fair Wednesday; fresh
northwesterly, winds III z s 2 y y a yS
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ships. the cruisers Alfonso XIII, and the
Princess Merceds, the torpedo cruiser
Maria Motlr, three destroyers lust re-
tceiyed from England. and three torpedo
vessels-whlch would make a respect.
able gathering. .-taa fs-llE .i-l isll5lAaIa
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Agitation Mt Porto Eico.t 4

Agitation mt Porto Rico Z S;Sl
ST. THOMAS, West Indies, April
tAdvices received here from Porto Rico
to-day, show there Is agitation there
With tho Object Of forcing naturallIsds