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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

nerve forces; a drain of
vitality not generally
considered. The man
ayers of the Sells Broth
ers' immense shows
take Pe-ru-na. They
take it because it is
nerve food, brain food,
blood nutrition and
strength-giver. In a re-
cent letter to DR.. Hart
man, Mr.. Peter Sells
says: Il would not be
,,-,tlo,,t Do ,,, ~, IN ny,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31
Advantages of Hard Roads.

Hard roads make access to the farms
easy at all seasons; produce can be
EhiHped in any weather if the highways
Rre passable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch St. Phila, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

A good many members of the "rising gen
Grafton" would serve their country well by
sitting down.-Rural New Yorker
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN etfectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK. N.Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31
The Right Thing to Do.


Browne-Niy business is all run down"
Smyth-Why don't you wind up your af
fairs? -Up-to-Date
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-22

Parish Subdfyidcd and Two New
Societies Formed

The Plymouth Congregational parish has
been divided into smaller sections for more
efficient work. which is bearing fruit. ~ Is
shown by the increased audiences.
Other developments are the organization
OF two new church societies. Tie first Is
the Church Missionary Society. which has
the following officers: President. Rev W
II. q. Temple: vice president. Mrs. J. O.
Robinson; secretary, Mrs. a. L. Burwell
treasurer. W. H. r. Murray: auditor l..
j, toIman; executive committee. j. Y. A.
smith, Miss Ella De Voc. Andrew Con-
Ming. Mrs. a. j. Bailey. Public meetings
VIII he held the second Thursday evening
OF each month In place OF prayer meeting
The Mems Club has been formed for the
purpose OF promoting good fellowship. The
annual dues are 81 for each member
Meetings are 10 be held at $50 O'Clock the
second Monday evening OF each month
when supper will be served and pro-
Cranmc rendered. The following are the
officers: President, James A. Moore; vice
president Arson 5. Burweu secretary
ASn ;. Allen; treasurer. George A. Col
MN. auditor. Oscar l.. Oliver; member
ship committee, II. l.. Sizer. w u Wood.
A. /. Burwell outleck committee, ". H.
g Temple. Frank Y. Graves, James A
Wakefield executive committee, Reuben
W. Jones. w. II. Lewis w O. Hartranft.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-22
HOME FOR THE ADULT BLIND
BILL FOR ITS ESTABLISHMENT TO
BE INTRODUCED AT OLYMPIA.
ment. Wants Ii Located In Sc.
attle-Nine thousand Petitioners
ON His List-$35,0oO Ii Needed.

Capt. John Beck. whose efforts in behalf
of the establishment OF an institution for
TIE adult blind OF Washington have carried
MN al over the state. has succeeded by
unrefnitiing efforts in obtaining the sigma
lures Of s.ae people To his petition " hich
VIII be addressed 10 the next legislature.
AZ the last legislature Capt. Beck present.
ed his bill and was permitted the privilege
OF addressing botE the house and The sen
ate IN support CT the matter. The bill.
however, went the way q many irlpor-
tant measures which the legislature did not
nave time 70 consider in the rush and hurry
o. the Anal days.
Capt. Beck has become a familiar figure
on Seattles streets. He Is a large, pow
erfuiiy built man, but walks about guided
ey sweet-xaced little girl his niece. Seven
years ago Capt Beck WAS master Of i
sailing ship bound fram England 10 San
Francisco In tho dead Of winter ne round
ed Cape Horn. The sunlight reflected from
the Ice Hoes injured his sight. and without
perhaps realizing the cause Of his trouhie
or ats serious nature. in three weeks Capt.
bech became practically blind. The optic
nerve was destroyed by the light. He hur-
ried TO Portland for treatment, but before
he could secure the services OF specialists.
his sight Was gone forever.
There are many industries which the
adHIt blind can learn ana ar which they
Sdb DtSoifaS SS4A-suh fNfNES. said 1apt-
Beck yesterday. Many states have inssi-
buttons for the care OF the blind. and In be-
half or thousands Of the sightless unfortu-
mates OF Washington / have been work
ing for three years past to secure the es-
adjustment of such an institution as ~
needed here. II VIII require the expendi-
ture or As.o@ 10 erect suitable building
and plant for the care and education az the
adult blind in the work for which they are
fitted. After they have become trained
they VIII be practically self-supporsing.
Il am in favor of having the Institution
located in Seattle il We succeed in getting
the measure passed by the legislature and
approved by Gov. Rogers. I have been as
sured Of the friendly cooperation OF many
OF the members OF the King county dele
cation 10 Olympia, and have been inform
ed that Gov. Rogers himself viii not lay
any obstacles before the proposition. The
Western Central Labor Union, OF Seattle
Is also interested IN the matter and has in
dorsed my plan. Altogether / have hopes
that the bill will become a law at the ap-
preaching session Of the legislature. and
from the offers OF help which / have re-
ceived from every part Of the state l feel
quite confident OF the outcome"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-22
"MsJOR MAC AND THE DOG.
The Mascot Eagle of the Fourth ILL.,
nois Takes "a Ride.

There wAs a howi OF agony from 30g
In ST James square yesterday. Il tore
around the square, rushing beiN-eea the
tents and yclptng az though In great DIS
t~ess Asfr1e IT'S back Was an eagle. one
Of the pure American variety. rs claws
were firmly fixed IN iha dogs back, ard
rs wicked l8okiag talons were ready foT
A plunge into the aesa when a 3eatena -
came 10 the rescue and grabbed the eagle
rs - canine prey rtisae1 by HIM The
dogs record Is a runner viii never hs
sur2a seed 4 fackrsts never leaFed over
"a Texas prairie with greater speed tna1
tae dog exhibited as L tore out Barnard
stree. toward tle commons
'sMafor Ma" As me eagle p known =
,4s. s.senia. tet ard mascot ~ Company I.
Fourth fnirofs watch - canp@t on me
vest s. le u ma square IN frout % Csja PEI
lows hasi TIE Ma t0F' ia tt1e hnest speei-
men OF the American cr4hleZn TIA. has been
seen II these parts $50. Tor the name s.
q rF.srorreT es 20 Eek. r. vel gTC3gs.esA
strong and active. and white net inclined
=, ne a. al VICIOUS nag lssRer enough 70
wssa the biggest ard worst dog shas In
xssies her territory. Mac. as the boys
Of the company prefer - cal her IS never
chained
4 pole k-aS beer put IN position abou.
four fee. al~5Ee ths ground. aEst there sas
perefes ard plu~nes her feathers Ia the
xsrra s4s OCCASIONALLY dropping - tGe
ground s1r z stroll over tn% grass Se1e
yxsng - ker.t dipped S.ase eao8ga - pr
mix rre ard - f3y up 20 her per0a. bat TO
further Mac has become the center %
attraction Coz X.z..og3 - S1Is S..Gs6x ~ .
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camp Of the provost guard. and many n
fair hand has strokei her head during the
few days the company has been here.
Mac" is like a poll parrot in some things,
and * not ayerse 10 the attentions OF the
ladies'
Mac" has been with the company.
which halls from Naudaiia. since 81 was
sworn into the service % The United States.
The bird is about is months Old. il IS be-
lieved. She was caush, ahou, a year ago,
and was given - tire company to carry into
the battle and shrek defiance ~ Spanish
bullets or Cuban mache:es, II that should
ever be necessary. being We'll fed and well
cared for, Mac IS perfectly contented
with her ,ot. Occasionally a dog comes
along ard shows an inclination 10 torment
her Mao" enjoys The fun more than the
dog does in the md. The soidis.s have 70
keep watch 10 prevent children from
worrying her bat that Il ali the precaution
that Is necessary.
When night comes. MAC" leaves her
perch and walks over To Neutenant's
tent near by. creeps under his cot and
makes herself comfortable until morning
As far "a IA known she is the only eagle
in the C1rUs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-22
MARINE NEWS.

HOQUIAM, Wash. Nov. 2l.--Arrived-
Sunday schr Maid OF Orleans. from San
Francisco for Aberdeen; schr Pioneer, from
San Francisco for Hoquiam bktn Arago,
from Honolulu for Hoquiam; sch Jennie
Stella from Kedondo for Hoquiam: schr
c. T. Hil, from Santa Barbara for Hoo
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2l.-Arrived--
Schr Alcalde, Everett: schr Meancthon
Coos Bay. Sailed-Str Geo. W. Elder, As
toria; s.r Charles Nelson, Seattle: str South
Portland, Astoria, str Ruth, T1ilamook :;
schr Gem. Coos BAY; sh Star OF Russia
Portland.
CLALT.AAr. Nov. 2o-In bay-Br sh Com
bcrmere. Tacoma for the United Kingdom
Saied-Br sh F:uterne. for Adelaide.
SAN PEDRO. Nov. 2l-Arrived-Schr
Glen, from Coos Bay; schr William Rem
ton. from Tacoma.
ASTORIA. Nov. 20-Arrlvcd-Str State
OF California, from san Francisco: Br sh
Matterhorn, from San Francisco. Sailed
Str Columbia, for San Francisco
Ell REkA. Nov 10.-Sa.ied-Str Alliance,
far Portland Arrived-Bktn George c.
Perkins. from Champerico
PORT TOWNSEND. NoY. Is-Passed-
schr N9 9iSefta for san Ps ssr.. c,...,
and Peerless. for Tacoma.
PORT TOWNSEND. Nov. 3.-Arrived-
Schr Prosper. from Haiphorg.
TACOMA. Nov. l9-Sailed-Str Sequoia.
CI.ALLAM BAY. Nov. 2i-In port-schr
Columbia from Tacoma, for san Francisco
PORT ANGELES, Nov. 2l-in port-Bk
Carro.l;on. from Moodyvlle for Adelaide.
SOUTH BEND. Nov 2i.Sailed-4Sch-
Lucy. Arrived-Bk Aureoia, from San
Francisco.
COOS BAY. Nov. 2l-sailed-str Empire,
fer san Francisco.
POINT REYES. Nov. q. 1926 p. NJ
PasSed-Haw str san Mateo. from Port
Los Angeles for Ccmox.
GRAYS HAREOR, NOV 19--Arrivel-
Ser Laura May. from san Pedro schr Ma
wee1na from Honolulu. Nov. -. schr Mad
of Orleans. from san Diego. bktn ATago,
from Honolulu; schr c. T. lttI. from Fen-
tura: schr Pioneer, from san Francisco;
sahr Jennie Stella. from Redonio.
PORT rLAKELrsY. Nov 2l--Arrlvefi--
Schr Challenger. from Port Hayf0Ti. ok
Topc aliani from san Francisco. Sailed
Scflr Norma. for Port Gamble.
CHEMAINTS Nov. -Arrivssi-Bktn
JOHN Smith. from Neah Bay. Br blk Helen
Denny. from Honolulu.
SYDNEY. Nov. Is.-Arrivei-Br str War
riTnoo from Vancouver.
YOKOHAMA C'ci. -%.-ArTiye1-Str Russ
srcru lNakDGat&.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-22

xscHs reliable scsareex.- continued Mr.. Ait
s1ta. snaS there ss a movement O. foo-
Angng the trading. tricky politicians 10
Fsasisgs- I have ne dub. thai crcksTx
q lssaSr means tbs formation % co-nbirza-
ssoa Hls Harrison 10 slecg anti free silver
" snteFn sfasas- But they vii not be able
20 60 II J 5ere Ia Tot 4 single honest friend
% Tree sh*er II the Tritess tSatss today
80 n.iisFes that the cause In stronger to-
We hear Of some fellow. who never was
VIE asr saying the Issue ts a dead one. but
about.
They cannot understand" Mr.. AItgel1
VET On. That with us i Is question be-
iween manhood and money. They carry
ioss TIE hgh. against that crowd VIII
continue vne;l the people crush IL 10 the
earth. Croker and Harrison may form ali
sfse combinations they want 70. We VIII
stood Tor silver tvo years ago with Masss-
ca1setfs. Maine. Vermont and Delaware
aaced. We also Will have a part OF Penn
ssaEafsa. but We Will no, need il.
They cannot capture the Illinois dele
galss Outside Of Chicago. I Will not at
tempt now 10 predict what the result viii
- IN chicago Mr.. Harras0n's strength.
81 course. depends on his reelection He
IL net near as strong IN this city and state
g Iroker is In New York. Neither has
authority 10 speak for he hosts OF Demo
cfAt& VITO are struggling for the life %
cur republican institutions"
me ex-governor plainly minated that
AF Harrison would have ~ make des-
perafe Asat for another term as mayor,
ana that ne thought the Tamrnany boss
fnlsnf he acting fyregna tu.ely IN combining
with him ard his machine
scores OF roe k-rootea Democrats said
ME. AtgelG, refused 30 vote the ticket
this fail. Ny friends asked me why / WAS
dragging myself around through the sew
ers making sfeeehes for it. what Is she in
feFencey Why. the friends OF free silver
never VII vote far any ticker put up by
incftons that Ei4etrack ard try 20 suppress
tnaf cause. DIDN'T the city Edmia strat!on
with a wink. permit such men as Colvin,
Netllisn. Cullerr0n and kunz TO be nom
mated for aldermen last spring? Oh, no:
there can he no combination that VIII con-
trol the Democratic convention in 1900
from the outlook now Bryan VIII be re-
nominated with q yell thas will De heard
ali over the country
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One OF the Heroes.
Chicago Post


he IS merely ore of the heroes. but his
case shows mat you can't tell much by
the exterior. and neither are You justified
IN judging % 4 mans patriotism and cour-
age oy his manner tr his apparent inci.na-
lions n time OF peaCe.
He vas woii-bui.t bat rot wsrl!ke
man ga appearance or actions. n fact ne
was credited With being decidedly peace
loving H@ was So far from being agnes
siHe thar IL would not have seemed iraD-
pr7pT1ate - have referred 10 him as mild
lie Was nos man who cared far the
military, either There MS no love az dis
play N him. 10 desire 10 wear A uniform
he bad been frequently asked 70 JON one
Or another ~ tire Chicago regiments, but
rad ALWAYS refused
What's the use2' be would ask No
body wants any, soldiers now. Besides its
too fuu1a trouble
Martial music diI not inspire hiyr "A =
does some men. lie would hear The music
~ n yestmental bard ard watcn a regi-
sDe1t nsArc5 past on parade without show
i0E any Indication OF feeling. even the
81 satrTt th~Sl. and there are few Young
men who are not afYecte5 a. lcast 3 ltfts~
~ a sa.dler.v boGv Of nlen narchirl.
through an enthusiasts. cheering f.rqvf
IN a qE.ej. gooa -naturs9 way he Mas in
ylnc3 - hc sarcastic rather than c3rgogi-
meotary r enthusiastic on such c=--a SIGNS
Think Of caTrf -ng e gun FIVE or Ten
miles over - rough pavement IN th4 ss1n
ana caliTg K fun." he would say with a
.oGE5-
Taeo cau'e the ak = war. but he vas
stIi pessls2.sf}c.
'Mssoe ;Aey'l r,a--h them up ant DOWN
jAe streets, Sand an . camp SOME where
Rad bring an bsCk." he ss88 ''ps -o,l~s.
rs al right tor nose who Ike IL b3,f
Co~s t,r yuc. thank you
TIC @es IaFattoa ~ U4r followed ara
WREN vRSi p ~ ~as iu uniform
How does tois happea-' asked ore -
his frte~ts- You have never shaved ANY
lnci3ral.oa fo~ anything - AS sor. -
fo-e.~
Il Anow IT," he rcplss73. SLOWLY taking
p gar t-o:'' rs 'souta ana speaking a.
= be ts.' an Apology Was gue far ~
actso1. u A8t @az the tss4 ssf being =
solder waer taa-e WASH; sny War
A04 ~ Giet az MoG5auk fn.ut one 81.
me quiet. UaassU@Tsisg. Gne z pactest heroes
so cftsn found aa8 iast = 1sFTass % war
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LINE
Il DELICATE QUESTION,
s"Aoi"h commissioners VIII Try
I 10 induce American Communications
ers 40 Enter Into Arbitration.

vSseial Dispatch IA the Post-Inteiligerscer
T. OTTAWA. N9F. gl-one OF she most
Isslsase Questions which The international
mission mas 10 deal with Is the ooun-
iag Between Canada and Alaska. Al
fsSs9sc, II ~ understood, there was an evil
r. disposition Ell the part OF the British
fiatS view.
a prominent, officer Of the Dominion gov
fhhent here states that 80 far no decided
and has bseD taken oy Canada as 70 M.
ssseiss meaning Of she treaty ~ 1856 hs,-
sEh Russia and the United Kingdom
~. mat Geaty Russia recognized tne SOY
4 ftgh'S OF England % tho continent which
20" enorAeeG within tho Canadian dom
sIs9H. except TIE narrow strip or land along
Ess ssaeoast OF which Russia had taken
u oSsseslon "a facilitate ths operations of
r. hs9erfnen Great Britain agreed that
la,ssxa should retain possession Of THE
EN@ss upon thg condition that she should
~ h9i merely an easement. hut an equal
e. "a fhe navigation Of the rivers which
IsgN from ihe territory, rcrcEn nesi as be-
1919 Il Engiar1, taFough the Russian
lh&fgin Go tie sea-
L. !, . admitted sa.st this Official. under
- iAw ~ nations that wneYa an !sle3 ar
sra u .ae Sga ls .tss ,aan 50 m,.Ies ss,ti,.
,'ssa saa2G IL taa t.sfltar4at water u tAe
se~atFa go ~HNn 3t ls situated ia Dtnev
i".ass sfAt iS A@aNn as l8e three fnl.e
! .sAAt Hfaara g." coast II any country Is
y SIS ~ al s.fut.fti nssoCS az &&s1in
- setfaSoftsS fuf l~.tist}oa az stch couu,sV.
iNssAliaaA tEs- rufs.-.ti-uN aS likely 10 fe
Nssep,e 81 fy AiritCafo-s Nho Euag 1ta 49,
i8As 9. as Is Nos HatkesF. j one examines
lessi'siss s t71-e. rtNht-as El1H of 1Hr l.yrl.
ESsat ~ nn3 :1a& tbs terr3tetiaf wnter# az
f tAlie4 States casuweHt~ So Point
.,sAkei- al the masia of favusr's nag.
tr@'V ias - La cana} IS .2ss t44u SKY
,<sfs N9e 4st a.isrg the ire8-N was thss
49, As st' a1t+a4 Sttrtins place ttu
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4 Rich Pearl Field.

Chicago Times H@ra-3
81 the wonderful richness OF the newly
DISCOVERIES pearl beds along ire coast OF
New Cale-7dnia Consul MOLE az NoaEnea.
SAYS tAAt "a l4ttle bo,st ol one ard a half
tons furnished - poan6s e p-arls IN Iass.
TatSs pears are q The finest water and
ara PINK. yellow. gray and b34Gk. As 1lga
as - IseAE4x nave been fouEd z o.s. py-
sser she4. Tae waters have been dxhed
only - depth - seven feet. owing 10
tie lack 90 divers. \ Partslan synsl.cste
however. capitalized a: S4sses has OBJ
t..aasa a CONCESSION covering I&@ miles of
ccssi. an3. s4th me .&1est improved ma
eaaerv vii ESn zsteFs 70 Z Depth q ;
feet ~ ere greatest depth t&e iMFe@st
saeE~ are fol4a2. asg3 fEv coEs4I predicts
a wonderful increase ~ tee VOL. eaIsa
IA neA-.s.
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Special Dispatches to Post-Intelligencer.
eter 2s.7i: light rain: wind west, four
miles Outward last night-A steamer.
AS p. m. ship in tow of tug Tyee. $50
a. m: tug Pilot. loAo. Outside, bound in.
a snip in tow Of tug Tyee.
CLALLAM. Nov. At p. m.-Heavy
rain: fresh east wind In bay-Ships Co
lumbia. Combermere and another ship:
tugs Tyee and Boyden. In straits. hove to
Schooner Robert SearleS, bound out.
PYsHT, Nov 2.-i p. m.-Heavy rain:
light east wind
PORT CRESCENT. Nov. 2i,-i p. M
Barometer. 29.12; light rain; wind west,
seven miles.
PORT ANGELES. Nov Cit p. M
Cloudy: cain. Bark Louisiana in the bay.
Bark Carroliton departed in tow Of tug
Tacoma during the morning.
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Steamship Al-E<l * booked 20 leave for
the norm At 10 o'clocK this morning.
Sejp W II Macy Sailed yesterday for
san Francisco win $50 tons OF Franklin
coal.
Steam schooner Excelsior * due here
from san Francisco . load freight and
take oa passengers foE Copper river.
Steam collier Progress finished leading
SO ;o.s - Black Diamond coal yester-
day al ;Ae Oregon Improvement bankers.
I'D sa.l.t or SIR lrAnctsco.
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Mr.. Jason-Th.s here W G. r. L. is the
c0ld-aater people. ant they?
Mrs JaSon-~Why. of course.
Then what Air they always gettn' into
HOT water about sometain' or other fer?'
Minneapolis Journal
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= Louis & s-f1er7ocrat
Nj. HsEao's editorial partner va7 raa -
congress IN Nebraska IS suffering from 70
teTs A9SA.sw.
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S. J. Tant, Of Garfield. raised 1900 pounds
Of apples on nsou; thirty trees or two-
Thirds az an acre
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SYNOPSIS.

Seattle-Maximum temperature, Is. min
imum, %: weather cloudy; rainfall. o.32.
G. N. SALISBURY,
Section Director Weather Bureau
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-08
SHE WILL NOT FIX A DATE.
Spain Declines to Pacify Cuba in a
Given Time.

Madrid, Feb. THE Madrid and Bar
celona exchanges have been depressed ny
the pessimistic IMPRESSIONS prevailing In
political and financial circles regarding
the relations between Spain and A ,nerica.
Public hostility TO America is SO intense
that he newspapers easily keep up the
idea that every act of the American Gov.
ernment should be received with distrust.
Thus, since American warships have
visited Cuba, naval preparations and de-
monstrations are eagerly adj, coated with
view to resisting American interference
if autonomy. the military operations, and
the negotiations to obtain the submission
Of the patriots do not make Roadway be-
fore summer.
1t il understood that Spain's latest note
again complains of the departure of ex.
petitions from America. 1t declares that
Spain will not entertain the suggestic n
that she fix a date for the pacifcatiun of
Cuba.
Prime Minister Sagasta says that the
present pessimistic rumors are as uu-
founded AS were the optimistic reports of
u week ago, when the people supposed
that the pacification of Cuba was immi-
nent,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-08
The new SILKS ARE HERE.

The choicest line OF strictly first class
SILKS that will ~ shown in this section.
Everything new and notify. The line
embraces manv exclusive things that will
be controlled by It's and cannot he OBJ
tanned elsewhere in this section.
Ladies are cordially invited 10 come in
and see the new things and learn " hat is
strictly the correct thing SO buy.
Evetythin" exclusive in Striped and
Checked Taiieta, extra fire quality for
street wear, sold only in waist patterns
OF yards, at S. 30 pattern.
Exclusive things for evening waists.
sold only in patterns, ten very choice
styles. S.. - pattern.
Some rare things in exclusive silks in
imitation en- oroidercd aud tiny Satin
stripes for evening wear by the pattern
only, q yards each) So. - pattern.
The new oneinch Black Plaids are
strictly proper-f you want to dress
proper see these.-24 inch, double warp,
81 yard.
The Shepherd Plaids in the | > inch
Checks hesprink'ed with the rain drop
effect are quite pretty. y inch, 81 yard.
Some unusually choice things in the
new broken Plaias, quite spring like, -
inch. $l25.
Multi colored Block plads in the -
inch Checks, very me rafeta, - inch,
$l15
90 pieces Dunble Warp Changeable
Tw'lls in the choicest color combina-
tions, 50c.
30 pieces best Tatfeta, both changeable