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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-10
Playing into America,s Hands.

VIENNA, Oct. s.-[Spccial] THE Aus
TRAN and hungarian ministers of fin
ance and the directors of the Austro-
hungarian Bank held conference yes
terday to consider the financial situa-
ton resulting from the recent silver
legislation by the United States. 1t is
reported that the government has re-
solved to redeem the State paper to tho
amount of two hundred million forms,
the money to be raised by loan. The
bank will be authorized to sell fifty
million florins worth Of silver coin and
bullion. This action is not be taken
for some time, however.
The Weather To-day.
For Virginia: Warmer, fair weather,
southcrly winds.
THE TIMES offers it's readers daily 90
per cent. more genuine news than any
other paper in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-10
RncinE Yesterday.

WESTMINSTER PARK, Oct. 9.-TSpe-
cial First race, mile and one-siX-
tecnth-Eon won, Raceland second,
Salvini third; time 1:5S. Second race,
thrce-fourths mile-Annie won, Nil
chael second, L'Intriguante third; time
l:l7l@. Third race, mile and one-fourth
Montague won, Lavina Belle second;
time 2:l9}5. Fourth race, Fashion
stakes, three-fourths mile-La Tosca
won, Cantatrice second, Fireworks
third; time l;l7 Fifth race, Petonia
stakes, mile and one-eighth-Ca Can
won, Rcclare second, Druidess third;
time POT. Sixth race. thrce-fourshs
mile, selling-Punster Jr. won, Manic
H. second, Woodcutter third; time lis.
Seventh race, five furlongs-Kingst
won, Syracuse second, Mascot third;
time LOB
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-10

Compare THE TIMES news columns
WIN those of any other paper published
IN a radius OF 200 miles. If you want the
news you cannot afford to be without 1t.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-10

Everybody reads THE TIMES WANT
Column" If you have houses or rooms
to rent. property or anything else to sell,
put small Ad. in THE TIMES. it will
bring you calls.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-10-10
The Weather To-day.

For Virginia; Warmer, fair weather.
southerly winds.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
POLITICAL WORK.
Placer County Republican Convention En-
thuSiastiG Meetings.

AUBURN, Sept. 24-The Placer County
Republican Convention met to-day with 112
out of JIG delegates in their places. The
following nominations were made: Su-
perior Judge, +. p. futile; Assemblyman,
Captain Z. l.. Hawk; Sheriff, o. j. Spen-
GER; Recorder, L. .. Smith; Clerk, E. E.
Panabaker; Assessor, +. b. Grant; Coro-
ner and Public Administrator, j. Nj. Bard
well. Great interest was felt in the contest
for Assemblyman-W b. Thorpe had made
an open contest against Senator Stanford
and Hawk, the successful candidate Is
friendly. Nine ballots were had for Sheriff,
Judge Blanchard, the Republican candi-
date for Congress, addressed a large audi
ence at Music Hall tonight. The Repnb-
licans are enthusiastic. A Markham club
will be formed Friday evening.
NAPA, Sept. 24.-This evening monster
political meeting was held in this city, the
occasion being the visit OF Colone Mark
ham and H. Y. Morehouse. The town is
lighted by bonfires. The Opera House was
crowded and many were turned away. An
excursion train run from CaliStoga and st.
Helena. The speeches OF Colonel Mark
ham and Mr. Moreh0uss were very well re-
ceived. A reception followed.
MARKHAM REPUBLICAN BRIGADE.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. a. - There was a
large and enthusiastic meeting of Republi-
cans at the Courthouse this evening far the
purpose of organizing for the campaign.
joseph S.cffens was chosen Chairman and
Major w. A. Anderson Secretary. Prom
inent Republicans, Hon. Elwool Bruner,
Judge Van Fleet, Charles 4. Jones, Senator
Dray and others, made speeches. II was de-
cided to organize as Il Markham Repu biican
Brigade, under which will be mars hailed
all the clubs of the county. Steps were also
taken toward reception of Markham on
the 4th prox. The brigade will complete Or
ganization Friday night.
BARHAM AT BONNEVILLE.
BONNEVILLE, Sept. 24-Hon. j. w.
Barham, X publican nominee OF the First
Congressional, District spoke here last night
to crowded house.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25

Have moved their Wholesale depart i,
ment to their Market-street store and a
hereafter will Wholesale and Retail in
the same building, having added
another store for cur Wholesale Depart
ment, Nos. 9 and II O'Farrell street,
adjoining our retail house. This will
be great advantage to the general
public, where they can buy one pair as
cheaply as case, at wholesale prices.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Sir Edward Arnold has been paid $685. 600
for the American rights of his new poem.
Mrs. Frank Leslie is opposed to woman's
rule. She says they are more unmerciful
than men.
Ira d. Sankey has concluded not to accom-
pany George f. Pentetost on his eyangelistic
mis- sion to India.
Ada Rehan did not return with Days
Company. She is making q short European
tour with Mr.. and Mrs. DAILY.
Paul du Chaillu was born in Louisiana,
not France. as is generally supposed. He is
over 80, bald, and agile as an antelope.
Alanus, the noted German medical adyo-
cate Of vegetarian diet, has gone over to
the fleshy side. He now believes in fish,
When DR.. Peters, the African explorer,
was dined by Emperor William, he told his
story of adventure and was afterward dec
GRATED.
DR.. Mendel OF Berlin has discovered that
coffee in.oxicates. This will explain why
so many young men go out between acts to
chew coffee.
The Rev. Royal II. Pullman, brother of
George NJ. Pullman, has been nominated to
Congress by the Republicans of the Third
Maryland District.
William Steinway Is mentioned as a can
d!date for the Mayor Of New York in the in
terest OF harmony. No sounds have been
heard yet from Chickering.
IL Cyrus w. Field should lose his millions
yet watch his hen-roosts, he would still BIZ
able to save himself from public charity,
seeing thai the fowls on his Hudson River
farm lay 5000 dozen eggs yearly.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25

ing humorous novel by Tom Teaser, en-
titled "Muldoon, the Cop" Muldoon was
an unfortunate copper. who was made the
victim of a lot of bad boys practical Jokes.
Julius seemed to enjoy the experiences OF
Muldoon, as he laughed heartily while read
ing the book. About o'clock his father
and mother went to church, leaving Ju-
lius still deeply interested in Muldoon.
His parent returned about 4 o'clock
and found the door and all the windows
locked. They knocked but were unable TO
get any answer. and they thought the boy
was sound asleep. Some one suggested TO
climb in the rear window by means OF
ladder. J. II. Wiegeman, who lives in the
rear on Oliver street, placed Ladder
against the window, and Albert Ribert,
who lives on the third floor, climbed IN. he
looked around, but did not see julius. just
then he heard a noise in the direction OF the
wardrobe, which stood near the window.
He turned around and was Mortified to see
the little fellow hanging lifeless in one side
of the wardrobe. He cut him down and
then unlocked the door and Informed the
LIDS parents of his DEATH
The little fellows mind had no doubt be-
come weak from reading the novels, and
Yesterday when his folks were away, he de-
cided to end his career. He removed the
clothes from hook in the wardrobe, and,
tying a handkerchief around his neck. he
tied it to the hook. AS there was no room
for fall, he got down on his knees among
the clothes, and slowly strangled to death.
He had no doubt just died when he was
found as the body was still warm.-Cincln-
natl Enouirpr
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
THRILLING ACCIDENT AT SEA.
The Terrible MiStalse Made by an Amer
lean ut Sea.


The Terrible MiStake Made by an Amer
lean at Sea.
"Man overboardp
The cry rang out sharply through the YES
sci. Wild excitement reigned. Cheeks
turned pale, lips trembled and hearts
throbbed tumultuosly. In time Of peril to
fellow being the great soul of humanity
rises up spontaneously and proclaims the
brotherhood of all mankind.
Man overheard"
The human being who is battling for his
life may he only common sailor. He may
be the servant Of some titled upstart. He
may be even Storage passenger. What
matter it? He is man.
MAN 0verboard!'
The blood-curdliug cry reached the ears
OF stalwart passenger doing In chair and
summing himself on The promenade deck.
He was wide awake in an instant. Rushing
to the side OF the vessel he looked aStern
and saw u struggling form in in the foamlDg
wake OF the ocean greyhound. :.
In another instant he had thrown himself
Into the sea and with the steady, powerful
stroke Of practced swimmer was propell-
ing himself ra idly toward the sinking
man. Tho great steamer, meanwhile,
rounded to and a boat was sent out manned
by brave volunteers eager to save. life at the
risk of their own. Urged on by willing
hands it sped swiftly toward the spot, now
far astern, where the daring athlete was
struggling TO keep the head of the drowning
man above water.
Fifteen minutes later amid The cheers of
the exulting passengers and crew, the two
men, exhausted. half senseless, but saved,
were lifted over the side, laid out on the
deck, carefully wrapped in blankets and the
great ship bore away once more on her
course.
The daring rescuer was the first to revive.
He raised himself on his elbow, looked curl
ously at the shvering. easping object at his
side. and while tears of joy believed the
cheeks of the sympathizing fellow-travelers
grouped about he fell back with a look of
inetlable disgust.
have ruined good suit of clothes" he
SAID mournfully. ito save the life of Lon
don DUDE. Chicago Tribune.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
A DIME-NUVEL VICTIM.
The Sad Death OF Fourteen-Year-O1d
Boy Who Became Despondent.

The Sad Death of FourteeB-Year-O1d
Boy who Became Dependent.
When Peter Ritterman and his family
went to church yesterday afternoon he left
his fourteen-year-old son, Julius, lying on a
bed reading a dime novel
Two hours later he was found dead in
wardrobe. having committed suicide by
hanging himself with handkerchief.
Julius was Woodworking boy and earned
50 a week. lie WAS allowed 80 cents a week
out of his wages. He was lad that never
went out at night He was fond of reading,
bnt he took to the wrong kind of literature.
His mind ran TO the sensational wild and
woody Western fiction. All his money was
spent for these novels. A II night after sup
per he would sit down and read until almost
midnight. The result WAS he became lit
tie flghty, aud often talked OF going West
to kill indians and make his fortune in the
mines. His brother laughed at him, but the
boy was always serious in his Intentions.
LAX of means no doubt prevented him
from carrying out his plans.
julius did not go out of the house all day
yesterday. He lay 10 bed all morning read
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
M ARRIED.

GREY-wALTZ-In this city September %, 1890,
by the Rev. DIR. Case. John I. Grey of San Francis
co and Alice Waltz of Toronto
BUKDON-N0RTON-In this CITY, September 81,
1890, by the Rev. DR.. Case, Frederick A. Burden
of Spokane Falls and Adell n. Norton OF San
Francisco.
GRATTO-McALPINE-In this city. September %
1890, by the Rev. Dr. Case, Matthew Cratic and
Josephine A. McAlpine, both of San Francisco.
HAN this city, September %,
1890. by the Rev. j. II. Schroeder, Johann p.
Hansen and Andine Nicotine MatZen.
VENkER-KOOP-In this city. September %, 1890,
by the Rev. J. II. Schroeder, c. Henry yenker and
hargaretha Koop.
FRAY-KING-ln this city, September 20, 1890.
by Justice J. c. Is. Hebbard. Fred Fray and
Mary King.
MURPHY-LYoNS-In this city. September "a
$780, by the Rev. John Gray, James Joseph
Murphy and CordeIia Lyons, both OF San Fran
cisco.
GRIERSoN-FoRREST-In San Jose. ar the Hotel
Vendome. September IA. $780, by the Rev. DR..
Gray OF Chicago, James L. Grierson OF Los Gatos
and Carrie A. Forrest OF Los Gatos, formerly of
San francisco.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
OBII AIRY.
MARK W. wHIrTLE.

Mark w. Whittle, a prominent citizen of
Santa Cruz, died suddenly of heart disease
last Tuesday evening. He was about the
house during the day and was apparently in
good spirits until preparing for bed. when
he was seized with spasms that soon proved
fatal. Mr.. White was born in Vermont in
December. 1924. When quite young he
moved to Illinois and lived there until 1853.
when he came to California with his family
across the plains. lie settled in Santa Clara.
where he engaged in milling, and ten years
ago. having acquired competence, he moved
TO Santa Cruz and took life easily Mr..
White was very popular in social circles.
aud was highly esteemed by every one who
had occasion to meet him in business. lie
leaves widow, two sons and an aged
mother and married sister in San Jose.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
Light Showers.

FREsNo, Sept PA few drops Of rain
fell here last evening. Quite heavy shower
fell this morning, and the heavens still look
threatening. No damage beyond delay in
drying has yet been done to the raiSin crop,
but a continuation Of cloudy, moist weather
will do iTrepaTabie injury. over Sl,OOO,O0O
worth of uncurCd ralsins and green grapes
are vet in the vineyards, and fully rs much
grain lies exposed i'll fields. Much anxiety
is felt
NAPA. Sept. "a. - Rain began falling
gently at O'Clock this afternoon. No dam
age has vet been done, though much injury
to the grape crop Will result if the rain S
long continued.
MODESTO, Sept 24.-The first rain of the
season began falling at Z o'clock this morn
ing, and continued to fail at intervals
through the forenoon, Prospects are good
for more rain.
PETALUMA, Sept. 24-It commenced rain
Ing here this afternoon about 4:3O o'clock,
and it has con tinued to fall gently since.
Tie weather is warm and wind west
SONORA, Srpt. pa heavy rain set IN
here at noon to-day, which will damage frult
and dry feed 1t is still cloudy with pros
poets of more rain.
SoNoMA. Sept. 24.-Rain commenced 10
fall here this afternoon. III 1t continues,
much damage will be done to the vineyards.
MERGED, Sept. 24-There have been light
showers all day and il is still cloudy, with
prospects favorable for more.
TULARE, Sept PA heavy rain visited
this section tins morning and continues.
SIssON, Sept. 24-There was i light rain
and snow on Mount Shasta to-day.
Los ANGELES, Sept ga light rain is
falling.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25

Professor Richard A. Lucches will dedi-
cate Steinway Hall over Gray's music-store),
206-20S Pest street, tomorrow evening by a
musical affair Of more than ordinary inter
est, and Of which the following is the pro-
gramne:
Quintet In major op 47.......,...R r. A. Lucchesi
!. Maestoso Expressive. III. Cantabile Sostenuto
ii. Scherzo. ~. Allegro Finale.
SignOr Il. A. Luccbes and the Hermann
Brandt String Quartet.
"Where the Lindens Bloom" (for barytone).....
Mr.. Il. G. Ii. Mills.
Souvenir de Moscou (air Russe). 49,. .Weniawski
Herr Hermann Brandt
Grand aria from lie prophetic. .Meyerbeer
Mime. Emilia Tojetti.
The hermann Brandt String Quartet-Messrs.
Ii. Brandt, L. n. Ritzau, Ii. Siering.
III. Mansfield.
LAddio duet for soprano and Darytone) Donizett
Nine Tojetti and Mr. f. q. Is. Mills.
"Murlllo" Fantasia for fute) Ierschak
Signor Il. Lonbardo.
ave Maria" (op. 25) .............R r. A. Lucchesi
(tor soprano, voiiao obbiiSato, organ and
pianofortel,
Mime. TOietti, MeSsrs. i. N Ritzau, S. Mar
tintZ, X. A. Lucches.
The quintet just finished by Mr.. Lucchesi,
and in the rendering of which he will be
Joined by the Hermann Brandt String Band,
will, no doubt, attract all our musical peo-
pie. while the excellence of the general Sc
lections will aid in cruwding the new hall TO
its utmost caDacity
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
An opere.,e worth Hearing.


Robert Plapquette's 1.-The Privateer." now
b4ng performed at the Tivoli Opera House.
has about it spice both of John Paul Jones
and Claude Melnotte. Francis Gaillard, the
Paul Morand Of the cast. combines the inter-
est of the Scotchman who was the first Ia
val officer of the United States and also OF
Bulwer's gardeners son. Both went to the
wars to win money enough to ontbid "a
sordld huclSsier" who sought by reason OF
wealth and station to deprive the poor
lover of his lady-love. Paul went priyatser-
ing and Claude followed the campaigns
of the first Napoleon. The scenes OF Plan
quette's work arc laid In Nassau, New
Providence, and Salem, Mass, during tho
struggle for American independence, and Mt
its cose. The action is lively and interesting.
The music is smooth, agreeable and sim
pltcity itsef-well sung by Lou Royce, as
Lila, an old merchants ward; by Alice
Gailard, his wife Francis Gaillard, Henry
Norman. Arthur Mesmer, Richard Valerga
and others. AS Kerbynew the old mer-
chant, Fred Urban is at his best in charac-
terizalion, and Norman and Harris play the
old priyateersmen, respectively Bernard
and John Mark, as sonant as u full nor
WeSter.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-25
CLUE MEETINGS.
Republican Platform and State Ticket
Endorsed.

Republican Platform and State Ticket
Endorsed.
Republican Club /, Thirtieth Assembly
District, met last night and Endorsed their
President. Arthur McGurren, for Supervisor
OF the Tenth Ward. The club also ind0rsed
the State platform and ticket. The follow
ing were elected delegates to the local con-
ventiODs:
Legislative and Judlcial-A p. Williams, VIII.
lam b. Klburn. James J. Green.
Municipal-James Mulyill, John W. Llttlefeld,
@. Buchanan.
At the regular meeting of Republican Club
2 of the 1hirty-sixth Assembly Distrcs held
last evening at Irish-Amercan Hall Presi-
dent John A. Smith in the chair, the ques-
ton OF immediate registration was fully
discussed, after which the following named
persons were unanimously chosen as dele
gates to the regular Republican conventions !:
Munclpal-H. Williams. PHI Hartman. c. II.
Davis, G. +. LOlor Hugh McCabe, j. Drummon d
Sr., Joseph r. Smith. Frank Pullnm
Legislative judicial and Internationally
Smith, George Grossman, Daniel higgins, Ed
ward OMaley. p. L. Moloney, R. j. Cardiff,
Maurice ID. Flynn and e. Il. Kane.
Mr.. Cox made lengthy address, and the
meeting adjourned with three cheers for
Markham, Reddick and the whole State
ticket.
Republican Club Q, Thirty-ninth Assem-
bly, District, met last night at 1144 Folsom
street fnd selected the following delegates
TO the local nominating conventions:
Fifth Precnct-Municipal Convention, II. Fl.
Sliding; judicial, q. Jordan.
Sixth Preciuct-Municlpal, E. Toland; judi
cial. j. Prendergast.
Seventh Precinct-MunIcipal, F. W. Callahan !;
judicial, +. OConnor.
Eighth Plecinct-M Municipal, John E. Green;
Judicial, M. Mclaughlin.
County Commtteeman-Frank K0egel.
The club also Endorsed the State ticket
and the platform as announced by the con-
vention that met at Sacramento,
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STILL ON THE TRAIL.
Congressman Morrow's Successor Not Yet
Decided Upon.

Conrrcssman Morrow's Successor Not Yet
Decided Upon.
The Republicans of the Fourth Congress
sional District are still discussing various
names for the purpose Of selecting success
sor to Mr.. Morrow. The latest is that Of
Charles l.. Tilden. the welknown attorney,
but no decision has yet been reached.
1t is understood, however, that General
John I. Cutting has not yet abandoned
hope and will endeavor to brave the oppo-
sition of the National Guard, which grows
stronger every day. The Guardsmcn are
evidently out for blood and openly threaten
to knife him in the event of his nomination.
General will find il convenient to remain in
private life for two years at least
The name of Colonel M. II. Hecht is again
being canvasSed and it is understood that q
letter has been received from him in which
he intimates that he might be induced to
make the race,
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headquarters last night, DIR. r. @. Meyers
presiding. There was a full attendance.

headquarters last night, DIR. r. @. Meyers
presiding. There was full attendance.
A petition from the voters of the Forty
seventh Assembly District, asking for one
more committeeman, making three in all for
that district, was referred to the Executive
Committee.
A communication, Directing to the holding
of political meetings ON Sundays, was filed
after DIR. Meyers had remarked that Ameri-
cans had the liberty to meet when they
pleased.
An enthusiastic Republican, who is an
importation from the Eastern States, offered
by a communication his services to the COM
mittee, and advised missionary work among
all the recent arrivals from the East. The
letter was flied.
A request from d. Davis for the employ
ment of union bands during the campaign
was favOrably received, and the Secretary
was instructed to notify Mr.. Davis that the
committee is always in favor OF the union,
and none but union bands will be employed.
The Executive Committee reported that
inasmuch as George M. Caldwell is not
resident of this county his position as dele
gate to the County Committee is vacant;
also that the objections made by the regu-
lar Republican County Committee to The
apportionment OF delegates IN TIE Assembly
districts had been withdrawn after explana-
ton had been given by the Executive Com
mittee. This portion Of the report was
then adopted.
The report of the Executive Committee On
the call for primaries for the 9th inst. was
again read. and, with the additions with
reference to legal forms OF ballots and other
details, was adopted.
DIR. W. Fl. Mclaughlin was appointed 10
continue the work in the FOrty-eighth AS
sembly District, which had been heretofore
under the care of George M. Caldwell, re-
moved, and the Secretary was instructed to
notify said district of Mr.. CaldwelPs re-
moval.
DR.. Meyers, speaking of the necessity for
registration at the new City Hall, thanked
the Republican press Of this city for the
manner in which the desirability Of lmmed-
late registration had been urged. He also
81 oke OF William Broderick. Chairman of
the Buckley Registration Bureau, as "the
white-robed saint of Democracy" ara said:
LET him disprove the charge that fourteen
names are fraudulently registered"
On motion of A. S. Isaacs, the Secretary
was instructed to communicate with the
Board of Election Commissioners, with the
view of having the action of Broderck fully
inquired into.
The committee then went into executive
session to discuss financial affairs,
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Accis ea,s 70 Freight Trains.

THE DALLEs (Oregon), Sept. ga west
bound freight train on the Union Pacific
was wrecked yesterday by running into a
band of cattle at Cape Horn, eight miles
from this city. Eleven ears, containing
grain and general merchandise, were
smashed. A tramp stealing ride was
badly injured.
A freight train ran into an open switch on
cars were dilched. Beg ond delaying other
trains several hours no material damage was