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Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Prise Of sBy publse character or qa1Asl
pubic character, % say nothing CT hl'
immenss lsFsonal and private Interests.
IA mnAeh Nj. hoasensn has nos h<~
some guiding hand. Perhaps the basa-
ness enterprise which bas made hss
nane best kaosn 10 tae pnttle Al large
sastheefeeslon and management oi TIE
magnificent buildings kpoNn 81 TIE ga
and New iiousemsn Blocks
julius H0asemzn has been 90
thoroughly identified With the political
life Of Western Michigan and the
municipal lie u Grand Rapids. thas >
complete biography would require the
volume of book. lie has served tAls
SECTION OF county. city. county. state,
as alderman from l>o2 10 lsTe, mayor
Ia ISIS and 1873: representative IN the
legislature IA ISL aud 1872; as repre-
sentative IN eoGgress from fsss 20 1854.
Ia all these capacities ne made an hon
orable name IA 10 merely conventional
sense, but as a large Drained, large
hearted man rising 10 any exlgency.
Mr. Houseman was Il man OF deep re-
liglous nature. A child OF Abraham,
he vas always loyal 10 the faith OF has
fathers, and had the traditional pride
OF that which WAS SD great IN the h's-
tory OF his nation. iie had the eatoo-
licity OF spirit which has shown Ia many
another great heart like that OF bea'
constield, that man eherlsnes the an
Gent faith in a modern ana progressive
heart lie was member and an OF
iicer Of the Congre CATION Emanuel and
doubtless his obsequles will be eeiebra
ted under the ritual of his people. it
was also a member of the Masonic or
der and of the Odd Fellows fraternity
The immediate relatives left by Mr.
Houseman are one daughter, Mrs
David Amberg, of this city; one sister
Mrs. Mary Alsberg. OF New York City
William Houseman, a half-bfother, anc
Mr.. SIMON Manner, IA half-slster.
Thea of Mr.. Honseman's dealt
spread through the city as II carried
by the wlnd. Groups of citizens stood
upon the street corners IN the driving
storm, Little knots assembled IN hote
offices, patrolmen hailed one anothel
on their beats. all with hushed accents
telling one another OF the calamity tna
had befallen Grand Rapids. It's pleas
ant to record that the characteristic o
| the departed mans life which was mos
emphasized 10y the commentators. wa
not his business success, nor MS socia
prominence, nor his political influence
| bu. that julius Housemau was a goos
| man.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
MISS FAY A FAKE.
Her Performance a Very Yellow Buries-
que on Cabinet Tricks

Hcr performance very heioW Burfess
que on Cabinet Tricks.
."If anybody likes that kind, that is
just the kind they like" is an ambig-
uous comment, the very best that will
be likely to be made upon the Annie
Eva Fay, at Powers last evening. The
splrituallstic manifestations were re-
petitions of the old cabinet performan-
ces which belong to past generation.
An advertisement of what was really to
be would have called out no such audi
ence as that which filled the house long
before the curtain rose. 1t was the
magnitude of Miss Fay's prctensions,
leading TO the expectation OF something
far III advance OF everything that has
hitherto been put upon the public stage
that attracted the curious in large
numbers. The principal emotions ex-
cited in the audience were disappolnt-
ment, and the principal demonstra-
ton of the audience were expressions
Of these emotions.
No one VIII deny that the perfor-
nance. as repetition OF the old cab
met tricks, was ceverly done. To all
appearances. Miss Fay was helpiessly
secured by the committee, and the man
ner OF her playing musical instruments
aud ringing bells, ETC., was inexplicable
to most OF the audience; and this Is all.
There were no materallzatons, no
table raising into the air, no wondrous
communications with friends, such as
the pubic had been led To expect to
see. So thoroughly was the disappoint-
ment that the audience were unruly,
and at times so boisterous that the ac-
tors were obliged TO protest. ii even
seemed, at one stage, as if the perfor-
nance would have to be abandoned. A
good slight OF hand performance is
much more mystiiying than anything
performed by Miss Fay last night.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

A case Of dsststptlon "a reported ss
existing N tbs family Of 8 poor woman
named Eebsason, residing at 105 CoIi-
ave Her littIe boy reports that hss
fatssef and mother formerly lived a.
Jackson. but moved 20 tns city last
summer. hfs father going svsv few
dsvs after coming here, sinrf wbfssis
tifns r1shing has been heard from him.
ard his whereabouts . unknown.
The family c1rs5sts q Eve sussil
children. and the mother hss fought
sEsiTst hes~y Odds ~ provide ttsen8
WITH food. TIE iiftls spY ssys ttssf ne
and hx brothers snd sistsrs tften 70 ~
ted hungry tired ef waiting fof the re-
snrr II ther rnarus ~ath the fruits IF
iser days fea. TIE cs-e - Dus osl.iDg
ses the sfsterfersuos ~ the cbsritstsly
3rlfsfirse6
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
A 100000 BIazs.

ToTspo, o, FEB s.--Early tbs morn
ing Eve stores were burned il toe cen
trsI part Of Fsrrysbsrx, 70 miles south
of here. The flames originated IN the
rear part Of woif's dry goods store. de-
strovng Il, also Schlstter's harness
shop. 1earger's grocery and dry goods
sfsre, Cfonby's bakery and millinery
sforn. Loss estimated at 5000 In
sarsnce tvo-thirds Ehat saogsas- orlgsa
probably spontaneous combustion
saong oils stored At polgat Of efsga.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
Where Il the Bow

A young boy named George Roth, II
years old, livlsg at - West FGlt0n-st.
has heen missing from home sinee sat
urday. lie Is ; feet inches p he ght.
weigat. 135s / ght hair: blue eyes. med
nn complexion. He wore long. dark
hsse chinch1lla overcc8f. back fIns
cheek sack coat brown soft hst, blae
blouse. red neck-tSe with white aSss,
and congress shoes 10 k8o~l edge of
rs whereabouts can be gained hy TIE
parents. and 10 motive of - voiun-
tarv q sarrses rance can Re coa1sct1Fsd.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
RAILWAY TRAINS COLLIDE.
An Engineer Pail. GO See s8reass ia Tfsse
80 stop

IxpfArAroIss. FEB. s.-A rear end
collision occurred at ~ O'Clock last
night o. the Cincinnati, Hamilton 4
indianapolis railroad, a few miles west
Of Ruznvlle. The engine of q freight
trasn broke down. and brakeman vas
sent back 20 flag the ~. IsoaH eKpress
west bound. Dsviug - icg, the engineer
OF toe passengef train tasled 20 sec lie
slcnai ia tine ~ stop his train. AMI
crashed into toe caboose II tbe freight.
and threw I've of three cars from fht
track. FIRE from AZ ovsfturned stove
sci ire 10 tile eatsoose and an OIL ca,
which were DESTROYED. No other dam
age done 10 one hurt. Trans Dc
Iayed several hours.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
VALUABLE HORSES BURNED.
A Fire at Huron Consumed n Livery Barn
and Contents

Huron, s. D.. FEB. The livery
barn of l.. e. Tredway burned this
morning at l o'clock, twenty-four
horses, several carriages, buggies, etc,
were consumed. Among the horses
were two stations valued at $1,000 and
s2O0o each; loss S12. 600. Oaly a small
insurance. The ware-rooms of the
Huron Furniture Company were also
badly damaged. A strong wind was
blowing and it was with difficulty the
fire department. saved the western por-
ton of the city from destruction.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
ELEVEN MEN DROWNED.
The British Steamer Chiswiok Runs
Afoul and Sinks-Narrow Escapes.

LONDON, Feb. S.--A terrible steam
boat disaster lsreported from Penzance.
The steamer Chiswick, which sailed
from Cardiff, Wales, to Saint NazarIc,
loaded with coal. struck off SciIly ISL
and Thursday morning, and sank al
most Immediately. The captain and
seamen were drowned. Eight of the
crew succeeded IN getting on lfe-belts
aud getting out the life-boat. The boat,
however, overturned, and for seven
hours the eight men chung to the over
turned boat. They were rescued by
boats from hght-ship and conveyed in
n steamer TO Penzance, arriving today.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
he MAY BE DROWNED.
Grant Porter Goes the Ice. and has
Not Been seen for a Week.

Mrs. Charles Shepard. Of 5fe Broad
way, reports that ber son, Grant Porter
left home January -. and has not
since been seen nor heard from. The
young man is p years OF age, 3 feet. u
inches IN height. dark complexion.
black eyes. dark hfoHu hair. dark mus
tache. lie wore light fobber boots,
light oolored cap, timex snua -coiored
sbIri, ssufi -colorcd sust OF csothcF He
was employed as n teamstef by lam
pbcfe A Yoengs. on The West soc. He
was seen on the dRy of bis disappear
ance at DIckeTmafi's hallway honrc on
Can8l-si. IL - feared that be started
across river, and bioke through the zee.
He was somewhat addicted TO drink.
HIS right index finger was cut Oh at tae
frat IoJui.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

Sserxs7s. Mscn.. Feh. s-~tfser Ts.
naming out fourteen heu-s, the 5tsry
IN the secsnd trsal e wllslsn Palmer.
for rs brothers murder. SeVte nss,eT e
iast. dssagrees&, as n TIE former fF5sl
stsa<slng vsee for acqaIsfsi As1 tires
foF eoaxctcn, All yzags Edges ds
missed them.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09
DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.
Two Policemen Have = Hssd-tc-Hand
Encounter with Burglars.

Encounter With Burglars
CrvcrSSArI, Feb. s.-A desperate fight
occurred on Price Hi this morning
between a couple OF policemen and two
burglars named George Duncan and l..
B. Anderson. The officers went 70 a
house on Mt. Hope road 70 arrest the
men. when the latter opened fire winch
was returned by the police. Anderson
was shot Sut not seriously wounded. A
furious hand-to-hand struggle eusued,
The burglars were safely locked up.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

mind net - be . candidate AID under
those circumstances be sees 10 peessr
slty OF golax cut OF hss way or beng
polite. IL be is candidate he vii md
oaf st the right tine thai &c has made
very great nlstaxe.
it VAS sonle y nat OF . eolnelaeDee
thai, Lees than twelve hours Alter Af.
B9rrons had mailed hls sasseT IN tie
eontest wnleh Mr.. lapls bad Instituted
SSaiast hin. Mr.. Burrows received
Dispatch from Mr.. iaple lnfoTnaing
him that he had decided 10 Withdraw
and would not make any further A.
tempt 10 secure the seat ~ which ne
had not been duly elected by the peo-
pA- OF course Mr.. Burrows feels very
well satisfied with the outcome, As.
while be had no doubt ia his own nllnd
OF the perfect fairness and legality OF
his election and OF his power 70 con-
vince the House that he WAS rightfully
entitled 70 the seat, still he would have
been put to great deal OF annoyance
and expense before the case was de-
eided. aud the decision would have
rested with a partisan majority, which
would have been guided more by out
side influences than the strict rules OF
evidence.
The latest society novelty Is pink
ball. DO not imagine from this that
the ladies' wear pink dresses. IL Is the
men this time who wear pink, although
IN this ease pink" is vivid scarlet.
The menbers of fashionable hunt
club gave dance at which all the
mem Stsrs ot the eflfh sy9rs. the rfeif IA :
tion scarlet hunting coats. Ii made a
very pretty. although somewhat start
ling sight, and added plctnresqueness
Was given TO the occasion by great
many of the men appearing IN knee
Dreecues.
tits curious how the presence of a
politician ia Washington will give rise
TO some OF the startling rumors. Last
Saturday 4 well known club was To
have held ito annual banquet 10 which
Cnauncey Nj. Depew had been lnyited
Secretary Window WAS also one OF the
invited guests and his death caused the
banquet 10 be postponed. \ dispatch
was sent TO Mr. Depew informing him
oil the fact, but IN some manner not
yet explained he failed To receive il
and he came to- Washington armed
with one OF his best and brightest
speeches. His presence here caused the
news 10 he extensively telegraphed
that ne had come to offer some sug,
gestlon to the president about Mr.. Win
dom's successor, and at that time Mr.
Window had only been dead abou,
forty-eight hours. A MAURICE Low.
Telegram-herald., 1891-02-09

psTrzrfsHf. Fsb. s.--V. > Mccullough,
fITsf vsee-rresldsra II tls Peunsylvsuis
raIwsv. 4 I'd 81 ss45 thls rnuning. 81
fE residence On Irwsrszvs., Allegheny.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
AFTER OUR BULLION.
Exporters of Gold Bars Refused Accom-
mediation ut the United States Assay

Exporters of Gold Bars Refused Accom-
Office.
New York, March 17.-TSpcciall-
Late this afternoon Superintendent Ma
son, of the assay Office, received notice
from the director of the mint that ST.
100000 in gold bars, ordered by ueidel-
bach, Ickelheimer e Co. and Lazard
Freres, would not DO allowed to be
taken for export, and the request for
bars was refused. This is tho first time
in eight years that the Government has
refused to allow gold bars to be taken
for export. Previous to that time OK
porters either had to ship gold coin or
buy gold bars in open market
These bars were then in the hands of
bullion dealers and sometimes COM
manded premium as high as l per
cent. Three years ago the ASSAY office
had 500, 600, 900 in gold bars behind its
counters, but the steady drain for the
last two years has reduced their stock
to S1S,000,000 and the prospect OF fur
ther depletion was plainly apparent.
If the firms named now desire to shin
gold they will have to draw gold ooin
from tho sub-treasury. This is what
one of the firms says it will do. Coin,
however, by abrasion and other causes,
is expected to show n loss of weight of
IS per cent if re-meltcd on the other
side, and it is thought this additional
charge will prevent any further ship
ments unless the demand from abroad
is extremely urgent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
RAID ON MONTE CARLO.
The Recent Successes of Englishmen ut
Monte Carlo Were Planned.

LONDON, March III Special 1t has
been learned that the English gamblers
who have recently been so successful in
their operations at Monte Carlo are the
agents of syndicate formed a short
time ago in London for the purpose of
breaking the bank at that famous gamb-
ling resort. The scheme had its origin
in the rooms of tho Pail Mall Club and
the plotters comprised three peers, a
member of the house of commons and an
army officer of well-known sporting ten
denotes, and prominent London NOR
chant.
The plan devised by this scxtet was
based on the experience and obscrva-
ton at Monte Carlo of each of the plot
tors, and contemplated nothing short of
capltulation on the part of the hackers
OF the famous game. Accordingly,
they pooled the sum of ESQ, 900, which
was placed in the hands of two of their
number, who selected the representa-
tives of the syndicate at the gaming
table. This explains the recent enor-
nous winnings at Monte Carlo, in every
case by an EDglishman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
Prefers the United stntes.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 17.-lSpc-
cialI-The bureau of American Repub-
licans has information that oyertures
recently made by the government of
Canada to the government of British
Guiana for reciprocity treaty were re-
jected by the latter on the ground that
an arrangement of this character with
the United States is preferred. Tho
government of British Guiana would
not enter into arrangements which
might prevent reciprocity with the
United States
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
NEW ORLEANS QUIET.
Claims Made That Gov. Nichols
Refused Protection.

NEW ORLEANS, March l7.-[Speciall =
The city remains very quet. The Malta
warning received by w. S. Parkerson,
who led the citizens movement Satur-
day, does not make him feel uneasy,
although there may be- some foundation
for it. Parkerson treats tho letter
lightly. He knows that il hair of
his head is touched it will result in ter
rible punishment of the Italians and
Sicilians. The result OF the events of
Saturday lis that the Provenzans and
Matrangas are accusing each other of
being members of the Malta, and from
this some important facts may become
known.
That the Matrangas are prominent in
this society of assassins there seems to
be no doubt, but in the Hennessey case
there was not sufficient evidence to i'm
plicate Charles Matranga. The grand
Jury is investigating the charges of
bribery of the jurors in the Hennessey
case, and 1t is understood they have
some important clues. To-day Judge
Mari. of section A, criminal district
court, instructed the grand jury to make
a rigid investigation of the occurrences
on Saturday.
Great interest attaches to tho where
abouts of Private Detective O'Mallcy,
at whose door are laid charges of
bribery. 1t is believed he is in hiding
in this oity. 1t is not likely that
O'Nlallcy will continue to live in New
Orleans, the feeling against him is very
strong. The records of the registra ton
office in this city show that Antonio
Marchesi was registered as voter
October 3, 1890. lie was one of four
that the Italian consul claimed were still
Italian subjects. No record is found of
Monasterio, Comitz or Traina
CHICAGO, March 17.-TSpeciall- The
committee of seven appointed by the
meeting of Italians held here Sunday
evening have sent dispatch to New
Orleans testifying their sympathy with
tho colony. Devalini chairman of the
meeting, has received the following
telegram: 1T was utterly impossible
Tor me to quell or check the furious
| massacre. 1t is pretended that Justice
will be accorded us CoRTE,
Italian Consul at New Orleans
1t is claimed by the Italians here that
Consul Corte called upon Governor
| Nichols for protection for the endan-
gered prisoners before the lynching took
place, but the Governor told him it was
matter for the municipal action and
referred him to Mayor Shakespeare, who
could not be found.
Frank Hagadom was attacked in the
street this morning by three Italians
who heard him say that every member
of the Malta should be hung He was
severely cut about the body, and would
have been killed outright had not his
| cries brought several mon to his assist
ance. The Italians escaped.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
a Crevassc Mt New Orleans.

New Orleans, March IT, Special +
The levee on the right bank of the
river three miles above Canal street and
nearly opposite Audubon Park, broke at
midnight, causing n crevasse. The
levee at that point is twelve feet high.
The break is now twenty-five feet wide
and ten or twelve feet deep. The Texas
and Pacific railroad tracks arc under
water, and water is up to the cross ties
of the Southern and Pacific road. The
break is constantly widening and getting
deeper. The Southern Pacific Company
have floating pile driver at work and
large force of men. and every effort
will be made to close it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
Aristocratic Dram Shop owners.

LONDON, March Ill pecial]- "A blue
book issued by the government to-day
discloses the fact that 152 peers of the
realm are owners of places in which
Intoxicating drinks are sold. The num-
Der of dram shops owned by these peers
is 1880. Tho list is headed by the Earl
of Derby who is the owner of seventy
two drinking places. Next comes the
Duke of Bedford with forty-eight. Then
comes the Duke of Devonshire with
forty-seven, followed by tho Earl of
Cawdor with thirty-nine. Duke of Rut-
land with thirty-seven, Earl of Dudley
with thirty-five, Duke of Northumber-
land with thirtyfour, and Duke of
Portland with thirty-two. Included in
this list is Right Rev. Richard Lewis,
ID. d., bishop of LANDAU, who is the
owner OF two places which are devoted
to the sale of Intoxicating liquors.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
FOOD FOR THE GossIps.
An Episcopal Minister Sues for Absusnae
Divorce-ProminentP People.

An Episcopal Minister Sues for Absosnae
Observation-Disclosures People.
RICHMOND, Va, March 17.-[Speci,,,T
Society is talking about the suit in,
stituted here yesterday in the chancery
court by Rev. Oliver j. Schoolcraft for
absolute divorce from his wife.
Mr.. Schoolcraft lived here for some
years. lie was educated at the Virginia
Military Institute and tho United States
Naval Academy; was captain of a mill
tary company, and at one time owner of
the old Enquirer in connection with
Moses p. Handy and others. When he
came OF age he inherited large estate
which had been accumulated by his
1ather, who was prominent citizen of
Albany, n. Y. His first wife was Mat
tie Guild, noted belle of this CITY. who
only lived few weeks after her mar
riage.
Some time after her death Mr.. School
craft went to Europe and married Miss
Ethel Bosher, of the Isle of Jersey. In
Europe he studied in German and Eng
ilsh universities, and finally took orders
IN the Established Church of England.
The grounds for the application for d.
vorce have not yet been made public.
Mr. Schoolcraft is stepson Of DR.. j
&. Beatty, who created a stir in New
Jersey last fall by allowing one of his
little daughters to put flag over her
house, which the people took for Con-
federate colors Mr.. Schoolcraft still
claims citizenship in Richmond
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18
Sunk In "A Collision.

GIBRALTAR, March 17.-[Special l.
The British steamship Utopia, from
Italian ports, bound to New Yoak with
700 Italians emigrants aboard, collidcd
to-day with the British iron-clad Rod
ney, at anchor in Gibraltar bay, and
sank soon afterward Off Ragged Staff.
a southwesterly was blowing. Many
women and children were drowned. A
large number, clinging to rigging, have
been rescued by boats from the channel
squadron.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

hangers-on into Darnall's saloon. Here
most of the work was DONE Ballots
were handed out and names written on
the back around great red hot stove,
while the blinking of glasses at the bar
made it look like anything else than
election day. Whenever the voter got
his tickets prepared he hustled around
to the window and showed them through
a hole three inches square cut in board.
The board fitted tightly under tho sash
and but little wind had chance to affect
tho warmth within.
Ballots were plentiful in the barrooms
in the morning except for the court
house, jail and mayors Office appropri-
atoms. Mono of these were to be found
at 10 o'clock except inside the Judges
window. Finally the firemen took hold
on everything and all the ballots were
out. These Jealous workers were at all
tho polls.
The Friendship boys had things their
own way at the Third ward polls. The
Vigilants and the Juniors were out at
the other two. In fact, fireman-it
mattered not to what company he be-
longed-was at homo at all the pre-
cincts.
They got all seven ballots-straight
"fors"-togethc in punches between
freeholder. These were thrust under
his nose without ceremony. No one
could refuse the flrcmen, and nearly
everybody voted straight.
1t was st. Patrick's day. and the
green ribbon shono on many lappels
One or two active workers at the polls
knew nothing of Erin, ard did not appre-
ciate green. They wore yellow instead.
Tho voting in the First ward was in
the big hall of the Junior Hose Com
pany, and was barred to everything OK
cept the firemen, and then only in case
of fire.
At the Second ward precinct the early
marketers and the voters often collided
in the hallway Of the Opera House, but
in the afternoon the voters had it all to
themselves.
Many business mon were at the polls
early, but when they saw the firemen
leading the van with straight ticket
they retired.
The following tables show the votes
by wards and city as cast for and against
each ord inanrp
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-18

The street ordinance carried Z to l.;
the sewer, to 1; fire department, IS to
1; fire alarm, 81 to 1; schools, 7 to l.;
city map, 4 to l; courthouse. Jail and
mayors office, about to 1. The average
ratio is trifle better than z to l.
The judges and clerks of the election
at the three wards were as follows:
First waro-Judges: j. T. Smoot, A.
w. Pitman and r. X. Rice; clerks, C. Il.
Sweezy and II. A. Smith.
Second ward-Judges: z. Il. Kindred,
c. p. Read and J. w. Greenwood; clerks,
w. r. Turner and w. Ii. Lookabill.
Third ward-Judges: S. III. Cheatham,
James buchanan and John Pepper;
clerks, j. III. Hines and j. u. Hines.