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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
New York Central and Lake Shore to be
Consolidated

New York Central and Lake Shore TO be
Consolidated.
New York, Jan. 2S.-There is no longer
any doubt in Wall street that the New
York Central and Lake Shore railroads
are about to be consolidated. Statements
to that effect were everywhere heard to-
day, and on the strength of these reports
both those stocks reached very high
points.
The plan is said to involve an issue of
300, 0OO 900 3 1-2 per cent. debenture
bonds by the New York Central, which
are to be given in exchange TO the owners
of t1e $50, COO 600 stock of the Lake Shore
Company 1t was pointed out that this
would give the Lake Shore olders Sc
curty as good as government bonds and
an income of per cent. on the face value
OF their present holdings of stock.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

The death of Capt. Charles Mcmillan,
who died on Wednesday at his home n
few miles from LEXINGTON. removes a
character from that community as unique
as one oft.n. meets. The history of his
life was as romantic as that that ever fell
to the lot of the romancer to chronicle.
AS an officer of the East India Company
his duties had made him n dweller in
many chimes, and the writer has vivid
reco Elections O.! pleasant hours spent at
Sunny Siue," his home, listening to
thrilling adventures of the Crimean war,
of Indian jungle life end OF Chinese
treacbery, all told In a manner so reals
tic as to bring the scenes before the eye
as If they were but then Transporting.
Some of the curos which he had picked
up in a life of travel and adventure, and
with which his home was filled, would be
we'll nigh priceless to the relic hunter
Though never naturalized, no one took A
deeper interest In national and local pol
itics than he, and inss principle he was
Democrat of the staunchest type. Court
ly, genial, sshospitable and intelligent he
had hosts OF friends in the home of his
adoption, and now at the close of a long
and eveutful life, fur from the hills of
his beloved Scotland where ali his kin
dred sleep, may Vi1ginia's Sod rest lightly
on him
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

Since the arrest of the three coiners of
counterfeit $40 gold pieces, Virginia has
the proud honor of adding other names
to her long list of statesmen and of Pres
idents When Virginia begins to breed
counterfeiters. we may we'll wonder what
Mckinley prosperity will not do.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

1t is not often that the fallen mantle of
departed educator is SO fittingly caught
up AS it is in the case of Miss Ella Wei
mar, who succeeds Hiss Julia Baldwin,
deceased, as president of the Baldwin Sem.
mary at Staunton, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

From the deadlock now ON in the Ten
nessee legislature. it would seen that
even Democrats may sometimes differ in
their views.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

may rest assured that those who favor
annexation, and who are'calculating upon
the part that the United States is to take
in the grand commercial future of the
Orient. will not be SLOW to recognize this
new factor that has entered into the q 1es-
ton.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders ale just
what horse needs when in bad cond-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermi-
tuRe. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use TO put u horse in prime
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
woODl wOODu WOODlll

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, 210 Salem avenue. Their belled
teams are always ready to deliver it.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
FORCED TO APOLOGIZE.
Threatened With Horsewhippine for Ac-
cusing Mayor of Being "A Gambler.

Wrlch, w. Va. jan 28-Last srring
Evangelist w. w. Smith held meeting
here and~.made Insulting remarks about
Mayor j. A Strother, of this place. The
matter died down until Saturday night,
when Smith, who is now holding meet
ing at Eikhorn, near here, renewed his
attacks on Mayor Strother by making the
statement that he ran II gambling house
here. Strother went to Elkhorn aud COM
PEELED Tie minister to make apology be-
fore his audience wednesday, threatening
him with horsewhipping.
Breakfast, 30 cents; dinner, % cents;
supper 25 cents. Meal tickets, 81. 7.
j. CatoGni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
PLETHORA OF GOLD.

The Reserve Reaches the Highest Poiut
in Seven Years.
Washington, Jan IS. The gold reserve
to day renched $l63, go, 900, the highest
point in about seven years. The acc,imu-
ation is becoming something of a bu I'd N,
and the government is no longer encour-
aging it's deposit
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

"The editor who writes an opinion con-
wake next morning and find that the late
dispatches show that he did not know
what he was talking about
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
DARK DAYS.

The person who by overwOrk or ex.
cesses has brought on condition of ner-
vous prostration, nervous debility and
loss Of vigor is greatly to be pitied.
There is no affliction worse than this, be
cause it affects body and mind and ulti-
mately every part of the human system.
The days are Dark and the nights full
of woe. But you should met despair, for
yoI can certainly he cured. Write at
once to DIR. Greene, 30 West 14th St. 3,
New York city; he is the most successful
physician in the world in the cure of this
class of disease, and be treated and cured
ut your home. You can consult him by
letter, free. His reply will do you won
ders of good. Do not put of writing
him one day longer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
JANUARY.

The Business ONCE of The Times closes ut
9 p. m. Ancr thnt hour my business can be
transacted or the third floor of The Times
building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

Groom house, Fourth avenue d. W.,
convenient to round house; worth 81 200
We are going to sell it to some one for
only $500; $lG0 cash and $40 per mouth
the cheapest property in northwest.
Eest bargain N the West End-splen-
did 7-room house, only $l,lO0-s50 cash,
$40 per month.
An ideal home on Terry Hill, corner
lot, IL largo rooms, exclusive of bath
closets, easements, and property has all
modern conveuiences, hard wood finish,
lovely cabinet mantles. stoves and CRATE g.
This property sold in May, 1891. for &c..
600. We now offer it at "a 600; $3.50:
balance small monthly payments or so
much per year TO suit customers. Don't
miss this opportunity.
Broom brick residence; hest location.
Church avenue. up-to date improve
ments. 81, $50; very cheap and reasonable.
Desirable Groom house, Seventh ave-
nue. n. e.. $500; no cash payment; So per
month; good ho2se.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
FOR SALE.

a scholarship in the National Business
College of Roanoke. Apply ut the
Times Office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery. Look out for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
s. CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL
IRIS, 2t9 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

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 accommodating drivers,
and deliver promptly coal and wood,
nice a nd dry from Lhnir eXfrrsi We skeds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

Ice cream, all navors. leave your or
ders at j. i. .CATOGNl'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
IN GREAT DEMAND

by young and old are our pure and de
licious corrections, Once tasted they
arc thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated
by those who are connoisseurs in rich and
toothsome connections, and our store is u
Mecca for those who have sweet tooth
to cater to- Try box of our chocolates.
n S- - - a ~
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

Malaga grapes-large bunckes ant
clusters at j. j. CATOGNIS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29

OLD FAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for putting under carpets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-29
We Sell
All Kinds
of Properties

We are very careful to see that you get
bargains. While you re busily engaged
at your occupation we are also hard at
work, out here and there hunting bar
gains, "a few OF which we describe below:
Splendid. Groom home,r.. 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.
Sroom brick house, Campbell avenue.
81, 800; 500 cash; $40 per month.
Splendid 4-rocm cottage Rorer avenue
s. W., large lot, beautiful! shade, good
location, just reduced from 5000 to S5p5:
$40 cash; balance IS per month.
2 well built Groom houses. Fourth ave-
nue. n. W., near Melrcse school: worth
$1,20O:..will sell for $3.50 each; $50 cash:
$40.
8 room residence Tazewell avenue $.
g., newly painted and in good repair.
5000; $50 cash; $l2 50'per month.
Lots any where and any price
The ABOVE is only "A partial list of what
we have to offer; if you have decided to
put your rent mcpey for 1893 into n
home call to see us and we can get any
thing you want in the shape of Il home.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
CAPTAIN MAKyE IN THE CITY j.
He Says the Huntington Rifles Are Enjoy
"H- ing Camp Life.

""-. ing Camp Life.
Captain P. Thornton Marye. com
nandant of the Huntington Rifles, ar
rived in the city last evening from
Camp Lee. having been summoned
home on business. He will return to
Richmond this afternoon.
When seen by a reporter for the
Daily Press last evening Captain
Marye said all Of the boys in Company
Z We're Well and in good spirits. The
company was mustered into the United
States army Of volunteers last Thurs
day Since that time they have been
living on Uncle Sans rations and he
feeds better than the State Tentssa ard
ScOoKffig utensils have also been fur
nished the company and the boys are
snugly quartered waiting for orders to
move to Tampa. Just when the COM
pany will move with the Fourth regi-
nent Captain Marye was unable to
state. but he thinks it Will be a week
at least. The Second regiment, Col
onel J. c. Baker. commanding. has
been ordered to move and that regi-
ment will probably break camp Thurs
day.
In speaking of the Huntington Rifles
captain Nlarye said he had a fine set
OF men and there had not been the
slightest hitch. The boys have become
quite popular With the other soldiers in
camp Willie Toy Sing, the China man.
has also made many friends. Camp
life agrees with the Huntington Rifles
and the boys are beginning to get sea
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE.
Young Woman Attempts to ..shufrle OFT
the Mortal Coil'' by Taking Morphine.

ahc HAOElhAA SOt ny AHRlnB NnFphlhe.
unrequited affection led Miss Sadie
Norton, u tenant in the Brunswick Ho-
tel on Washington avenue, to attempt
suicide shortly before midnight Satur-
day by taking morphine. DIR. J. w. Ay-
half later and succeeded III restoring
the unfortunate woman to conscious
ness. . .a.
Sadie Norton came to Newport News
about two weeks ago from Boston. 1t
is said that she has some stage expert
ence and came here to Till an engage
ment. AT any rate, she became infatu-
ated with Il certain young man in the
city, it is alleged, and because he did
an attempt to reach the other shore by
the morphine route. m.H
She was out walking with a young
man Saturday night and returned to
her apartments in the Brunswick about
II o'clock. Her friend. it is said. went
across the street to a restaurant for
the purpose of procuring Il lunch and
on his return he found the woman lying
unconscious.
ON Seeing her precarious condition,
the friend e,idcavored to bring the girl
to consciousness Failing in this he
fastened to summon medical aid. 1t
must have been i long time after she
took the morphine, however, as it was
not until ! o'clock that DR.. Aylett was
called. The physician responded imme-
diately and by application of proper
rest"ratives brought the woman BACK
to her normal condition. She had
then been under the influence OF the
morphine about an hour and half.
The attending physician stated that she
could not have taken more than three
grains of the drug. n"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
]. A. WILLIAMS DEAD.
He Succumbs TO an Attack Of
. MuscIar rheumatism.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
prominent In Church Il mi ~ unieiInI rutrs
and Chief of One of the Depart
Enents at the Shipyard. ..
Funeral Today. I'd.

Mr. John Alexander Williams. aged
a., died at his residence No. ll6 Twen-
ty-eighth street, at 10 O'Clock yester-
DAY morning. after an illness extend
ing over period of three weeks
Although Mr.. Williams has been iu-
disposed for some time his friends and
relatives did not realize that he was
critically Ill till Sunday AFTERNOON. MIR.
Williams has been suffering with mus
cular rheumatism. Sunday it was no.
tieeo by ms physician that this, disease
which had been rackins the patient =
body with pain. had attacked his; hear IT.
sunday night Mr.. Williams began to
sink rapidly and his death was nn,nen-
tar1ly expected. His Wife and son and
many friends gathered around ms; bed
side and remained there until the can
die of life was snut1led by the ;i.:e. OF
death.
The end was peaceful. Mr. Williams
closed ms eyes CARLY as if fal. ng in
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
UNCLE SAM TO PASS THE HAT.
He VIII Collect the Customs at the
Philippine Islands.

10y ieleErapn.t f5S5
WASHINGTON. May .3-In antfcf-;
patton OF the early occupation of the;
Philippine Islands by the military and:
naval forces OF the United States the:
treasury department has already be-,
gun the formulation of regulations and.
Il schelne as to customs tariffs which
VII be collected by the military au-g
thortties and turned in to the treasury.
OF the United States as a military
contribution That the President has
authority to collect the Philippine rev.
enues under existing conditions is ,loE
a matter of doubt
The tariff rates now being prepared
by the treasury department. will close
ly follow the Spanish customs law In
force in the Philippines. Just what;
revenue they produced is not known
but the assumption that inasmuch as
the home government realized fronE;
them last year approximately nine mis-;
lions Of dollars. he actual amount coll
:ected wns 5000 900. The government
will assume control OF the revenues as
soon as the principal seaports are In
sur possession and will continue to-
control them, at least until Congress
takes specific action in the case or un-g
LII peace has been declared between
the two countries.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
WHAT SHIPS ARE THESE?

LONDON, May 23.-iloyd's agent at
Para, Brazil. under today's date, ca
bles that three American men war
arrived there at 9 O'Clock this morning
from Rio De Janeiro.
The only American warships known
to be on their way north from Rio De
Janeiro are the Oregon, the Marietta
and the Nictheroy. The Oregon was
last reported officially by Lloyd's at
Bahia, Brazil. on May 9 and she is be-
lieved to have proceeded at midnight
the same day. The distance from Ba-
hia to Para is about 1900 miles. rough
ly speaking, and If Lloyd's report is
correct, the Oregon and her consorts
have been steaming very slowly. 9th
CIR reports have placed the Oregon at
Barbados and nearer still to the Uni
ted States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
ANOTHER PRIZE CAPTURED.
An American Cruiser Takes a Spanish
RprE


Bark.
Copyright. 1898. by Associated Press.)
ST. THOMAS, DANISH WEST IN
DIES, May 2S.-The British steamer
Aldeborough. Captain Farrant. which
arrived at Porto RLca on May 6, from
Mothil, Scotland. reached this port
from San Juan de Porto Rica yester-
day morning. .-... ...
She reports that an American cruls-
er captured Spanish bark six miles
north of San Juan on Saturday morn
ing last. The capture of the vessel
was observed from San Juan and the
prize was towed north.
The Spanish cruiser Isabel II. while
at San Juan de Porto Rica. fired on
the British steamship Roath. from Bar
ny. on April %, which was loaded Will,
coal. with the itentlon of Gripping
her and thereby preventing her depar-
ture. The officers Of the Isabel IL.
however, claim the firing was the re-
suit of an accident
Mr.. Freeman Halstead. the newspa-
per correspondent. who has been SEN
fenced to nine years Imprisonment for
taking photographs of the fortitications
at San Juan de Porto Rico. has been
conveyed to convict camp to undergo
his sentence. $50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
BRITISH STEAMER SEIZED.
She Was Acting in a Suspicious Man
lBy TelegraPa.)


(By TelegraPa.) 49,.
KEY WEST. FLA. May 23.-The
British steamer Ardanmhor. Captain
Dan, came into port this morning i'll
charge of an ensign from tbs. auxiliary
gunbout Osceola. by which vessel the
Aruanmhor was seized yesterday Off
Carysfort light, because she was act
Ing in a suspicious manner and was
supposed to be trying to enter Hava
ma harbor.
The steamer was released this after
noon by order of Commodore Ramey.
There is "a good deal of mystery as to
why she was seized. as CarySfort light.
where she was overhauled by the os-
ceula, is off the Florida coast and more
than one hundred miles north of here.
Upon the arrival OF the Ardanmho,
at Key West Captain Dan made -
formal protest to the British consul
here. Mr. Taylor. who laid the case be-
fore Commodore Remey with the re-
suit stated above. 1t is thought the
affair is now closed. The Ardanmhoi
left New York on May Il for Tamp!co.
Mexico, via Nassau. with q cargo of
general merchandise.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
THAT CAD|z FL!E FL
1t Will ManGuvre at tioHlsa
" For a While Yet.
WAITING FOR ORDERS
Spaniards Continue to Denounce AmGFaas
can Methods uf Warfare, Declaring ss
Them to 30 CowardlY
and Ubiquitous
(By Telegraph.)

MADRID. May .:.3.--y a. NI-Accord
ing to current report here the Span
ish reserve fleet will maaoeuvre5ifiss
Cadiz waters until Its destination isstiesss
cided upon. sas
1t is rumored that the Spanish ans's
thorities propose to fortify the Queen
OF spain 5 Chair on the summit ofEnEs
mountain overlooking Gibraltar, aIdg
that they also intend to erect fortihca-s
lions upon Europa Point, at the east
crn entrance of Algecirns Bay and facSsS
ing Gibraltar. s$s,S ss Il:
a dispatch received here from Has
vana says the Colonial governments
has decreed that the importation&of
food into all the ports of Cuba is@saa
be free of duty" 358is$ss ssss#sss
3 p Mn the Senate today Counts
Almenas Vehement protested againstS
the alleged action Of some AmericanS
warshil.s in displaying the Spanish
flag in order to deceive the garrisongofAs
Guantanamo. as announced ors.Satur-ss
day last in dispatch from Captains
General Blanco. who added that the
American ships were ''immediatelY
recognized and repulsed." s3ssgsSss
The Count asked II the governments
had notified the powers OF this ihcf7ss
dent. sSiSsSss
The minister OF the interior, Senors'
Cnpdepon, replied that he had notiAedEs
the powers and described this reportsd8
action as "cowardly and iniquitous-ssSs
Count Almenas then said that In views
| of Americas manner of making war;
Spain must Immediately decree privaS
teering i'll order to utterly Destroy
American shipping.
TO this the minister of the interiors
replied that the government had de-
liberated upon the matter and had
| even taken certain decisions Whichs
would shortly be known. M
! Count Guendelain said the AInerf-s
cans act of piracy was admitted by
| certain theories as international law
| Senior Martinez Pachscs remarked
| that 1t was doubtful whether such ans
| act was legal. But" he added .ls
| face of the Americans conduct In MarS
with Spain We must. noesIu
er,1tinTa them. - Con Inufns the
speaker protested against Spain s saasa
herence to the Geneva conventions
whereupon the minister Of the interior
replied that Spain had not yet entered
! the convention. {. s&;
Senator Condo. professor of interna-f
tional laws at the Madrid University
| warmly denounced what he was plean-a
! ed to term the base proceedings.to of
| the United States. declaring that ffs
Washington authorized such acts -
| did not deserve the name OF a civii-S
| lied government. The professor then
proceeded to unfold q lengthy indict-S
| inent of the alleged war methods Of
the Americans insisting that they
have shown no respect for the right OF
| people i'm the capture OF merchantmen
and bombardments, relteratIng that
| the acts OF the United States are NOE
| those of a civilized country I'M
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
PHENOMENON AT SEA.
A Terrific Explosion Heard Near tn
Cuban Shore.


Cuban Shore.
tBy Telegraph.)
KEY WEST, FLA. May 23.-The Of
ficers or one of the United States
cruisers. which arrived here today. say
that while Off Cape San Antonio Uhe
western extremity OF Cuba) yesterday
afternoon a, terrific ex plosion la
heard from the direction of the shore.
but apparently many miles away
There was an upheavel of water all
about the ship and the cruiser herself
vibrated with the shock from stem to
stern. Many are inclined to think that
the phenomenon was an earthquake.
There are no batteries near enough to
Cape San Antonio TO account for a
detonation of such volume and 1t is
thought that IL any naval disaster had
occurred news of 1t would have reach
ed here.
Judge Locke, In the United states
district court today, heard arguments
in three of the most important cases.
those of the Buena Ventura. Miggu-
iowa and Catalina. y number OF coun-
sci appeared and 1t was contended that
all three vessels should be condemned
as lawful prizes.
Arguments against this contention
were made by an array of counsel rep
resentlng the various interests. incud
ing the owners of the vessels and their
cargoes. Judge Locke reserved his de-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
Fire AT the Warwick Hotel.

At $40 o'clock Sunday night All alarm
of fire. was turned III from the box at
Hotel Warwick. The fire department
under Chief Stow. responded promptly,
but the Slight blaze in the engine room
of the. hotel was under control before
the arrival OF the fire ladies.
The blaze started from candle
at the bottom OF the elevator and bat
for the prompt action OF the employees
of the engine room might have resulted
di*astrously. AS it was no damage
whatever was worked by the flames.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
Iaunch of rhe Illinois.

Ii is not likely that the battleship IL
linois will he launched until the latter
part of the summer. ".,
1t was at first thought that the big
battleShip would follow the kearsarge
and Kentucky some time next month.
but the attention of the force Of 1000
employees at the shipyard has been
centcrcd on other naval work since
the Inauguration of hostiities and the
Illinois had to be neglected. .....
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-24
Sund, y Weddings.

There was a quiet wedding at the
residence of Rev. q. F. Lipscombs pas
tor of the Washington Avenue Method
list church. Sunday afternoon, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Jas. E. Cor
prev, Jr, and Miss Mary Paul Stock
man. both formerly of Baltimore. but
now residing in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corprew will make
their home for the present at the Penn
sylvania House. at the corner Of La
fayette avenue and Thirty fourth
street. ....