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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30

If "peace has her victories no less
than war; so may it be said that
greater heroes stalk on the domes-
tic stage than ever won honor on
the battlefield. An incident has
just been waited across the Allan
tic proving this and must touch
the hearts of all who read, and
these, while regretting the sad end
of the noble boy, vii, break forth
in pRns of Joy that humanity has
such an exhibition of disinterested
and filial affection, that is worthy
to be enshrined in the heart and
find a prominent niche in the
TEMPLE OF FAME.
The sad story | tell is, briefly 9,
this: In the COombes, near Edin-
burg, Scotland, there lived an aris-
tOcratic family named De Courcy.
They had once been wealthy, but
losses in various ways brought
them to bankruptcy and conse-
qpent poverty. The father could
not stand this reverse of fortune
and it preyed so much upon his
mind that, in a moment of insani-
ty, he committed suicide, leaving a
wife and four young children help
less at the worlds mercy. Too
proud to beg, too honest to steal,
the mother did her best, but could
earn little for her children, and at
the time of this incident, she and
her four children shared one room
with three other impoverished
families.
The eldest child was a boy
named Ferdinand, just twelve
years old. He saw his weary
mother and his brothers and sis.
tiers waning for the
WANT OF THE BARE NECEssARIEs
OF. Life but what could he do. He
sought work, but he was little
weak, he had so many rivals anC
wages were low. He got work as
messenger boy at a dollar a week
and was real proud to help mother
put alas what was that among
so many.
AS in San Antonio we give tur
keys and other things to excite
slow trade, so in Edinburg a SINH
lar system prevails. And one of thes,
was the issue Of insurance policy
payable to parties named on tn,
policy if death ensued from natur
al or accidental causes within
specified period. Ferdinand saw
these offers and, apparently, re
solved to
SACRIFICE HIS LIFE
in order that his mother and tn
family should be relieved from tn
privatlon they were suffering. How
he did this is best shown by tn
letter that he wrote his mothe
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30

touched the peoples heart. The
remains of the boy were honorably
buried and thousands followed
them to the grave. Kind friends
too came to the widow and
family and she was soon placed in
comfortable quarters and was well
provided for.
This story reads like a romance
but it is not so aud is based upon
facts that occurred within a month.
Probably hereditary tendency to
suicide may have been the main
spring of the boys action but there
was a powerful motive in relieving
his mother and other members of
the family from the privations
that they endured. Though the
widow unquestionably suffered
much by this sad incident she I'M
doubtedly felt maternal pride in
having such
\ NOBLE son
and the world is all the better for
such unseltiSh devotion that would
suffer death that his loved ones
might live in comfort. This boy
was noble here far greater than
he who Stays or causes to be slain
the thousands on the battle field.
He was far greater than those who
seek fame and fortune for selfish
reasons or vanity, and if, as | be,
lieve, there are awards in the here
after for deeds done in the flesh
then he that followed the Devint
SaviOr's examsple in dying thai
others might live, will have al
ample reward in "the sweet bye
and bye" And so may it be.
R.-T.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30
CLOAKS AND WRAPS.

Our sales in this line are unpre-
cedented our values startling. See
our children's cloaks from $l.25 up
ward. HAAS d OPPENHEIMER.
1928 st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30
A PAIR OF PANTS FREE

To every purchaser Of a boys suit
from 81 80 upward. This eXtraOr-
binary offer for this week only.
ll-2S.3t HAAS q OPPENHEINIER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30

The decision is with the scalp
ers, the court at Fort Worth de-
claring the anti-scalpers law I'M
constitutional.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-30
HEATING STOVES

OF all kinds, at less than cost, at
227 E. Houston st, under Tel. Of
flee. IL Ii ct
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A LITTLE HERO.
ONLY TWELVE YEARS OLD, IN
SURES HIS LIFE FOR S17,5OO,

And Then Commits Suicide, So That
His Poor. Starving Mother and
her Family Should be Relieved
From Poverty.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Taking Him Down.

Among the funny things at the Column
bian exposition was little incident at
the single tax congress while A. H.
Stephenson, the single tax leader of Phil
adelphia, was making an eloquent onset
upon Henry George for his Chinese re-
striction ideas. He had just referred to
the doors being shut against the Chi
nese, and with imprisoned voice asked:
"Where did we get those doors? Did the
Creator give them to us? Who gave us
this country anyway" To this Ques-
ton voice in the crowd promptly
called out, with great damage to the
flow of eloquence, I'VE stole it from the
Indians. "-Argonaut
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

A teller of q bank in New York re.
ports tho following incident:
A German citizen approaching the
window requested that check payable
to the order Of Schweitzercase be cashed
"Ya, dots me" he nodded reassuring-
ly in answer to the teller's look of in
quiry.
But don't know that you are Mr..
SchweitZercase. You must get yourself
identified" said the teller.
"How vas dot?" asked the German
citizen. with a puzzled look.
lyon must get some ono to identify
you" repeated the bank officer. 81 don't
know YOU"
"Ah, va" cried Hans, quite relieved;
dots all right; don't know you neider.
Texas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
VIRGINIA NOTES.

The case OF Jefferson Wallace,
charged with committing a breach of
the peace in sending challenge to
Joseph Bryan to fight a duel, came up
in the police court Monday. Mr.. Wal
lace, through one Of his counsel, asked
for continuance until Friday ON &C
count OF the absence OF one of his
lawyers. This motion was granted,
and Mr.. Wallace's bail was increased
from $500 to $1,000.
The annual meeting Of the Associa
tion of the Army of Northern Virginia
will be held Thursday evening in the
hall of the house OF delegates, Rich
mond. Gov. Thomas &. Jones, of Ala
bama, will deliver the address of the
occasion, and has taken for his subject
Tho Last Days of the Army of North
ern Virginia "
On October IL the board of Worlds
Fair managers will hold meeting at
Colonel Buiord' Is Office in Richmond, and
among other business to be transac ted
will be the formal receipt OF the medal
awarded the Virginia State building, as
reproduction of Mt Vernon, Washing.
toms home, by the jury of awards on
liberal arts.
Capt. Emmett Ragland, conductor in
charge of the train which arrived in
Petersburg from Richmond Sunday
morning about 1920 o'clock, discovered
a negro who had stolen ride from
Richmond concealed under one of the
trucks of the cars. Captain Ragland
| notified Police Officer Webb, but when
the latter approached the negro he
jumped from his place of concealment
and ran off down the Norfolk and West
ern railroad. officer Webb fred his
pistol off in the air, thinking it would
frighten the negro and cause him to
stop, but, instead of stopping, the negro
turned and fired at the officer with a
pistol, the ball going through his coat
ola
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Nothing If Not Original.

Herman has produced 1.-The Cocoon"
and Kellar has also shown us this great
illusion, and both artists have received
unstinted praise for their clever produc-
ton OF this beautiful novelty. Now
comes Powell, the magician. who ap-
pears at Academy Of Music October 81,
with his own improved lie Cocoon ~
moro elaborate, moro mysterious and
more pulling to an inquisitive mind
than either of the others, and boldly
claims superiority for his sensation
Comparison has been made and Powell's
work stands the test and criticism
Powell copies no one, AMI follows in no
artists footsteps. He is thoroughly
original, different from every one else,
and will assuredly create a sensation
when he is seen in our city. A positive
guarantee is given that he is the great
est artist in his line that has ever ap-
reared here,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

81 tell yo' wat, dat boy oh Pompcy's
am a sly little picayunc," remarked
Uncle Cesar darlily. 'How's dat:' in
quired the person addressed.
at am Jess dis way" continued
Uncle Cesar. II see dat boy down in a
secluded corner oh dc Souf Mcctin house
boss sheds dis mawnin. He was standin
wild his back to me, but know his back
jess like do his face, an | suspicioned
by de way he was stoopin down an maxim
his jaws go dat lie was gagged on wa
terlnillion."
"Sho, now" calculated the listener.
81 crope up benin him an put my han
sof' on his shoulder, an AK him, Glib
me taste O dat watermillion, Gustus!'
an dat boy turn like he was shot an
wat do yo' onostigate:'
81 glib it up" said the listener.
"W'y, it want 'Gustus, true's yo' a
born niggah! Twas boy jess the size
an combinations oh 'Gustus, an he had
big slice OBJ waternillion, sure huff,
but twa'n't 'Gustus. An dat's wat l
mean bout his bein sly little picayune.
Think ob him maxim fool oh me dat q
way!"-Youth's Companion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
A Beautiful Illusion.

Powell has many new and startling
illusions to show his audience October
FL, among them very pretty one called
THE Grecian Slaves Dream" A very
pretty and shapely young lady is placed
on the backs of two chairs. the back of
her neck resting on one chair. her
ankles on the other. The chair at the
feet is taken away, leaving the young
lady resting motionless in a perfectly
horizontal position. A wand is passed
around her body in every direc ton,
demonstrating there is no concealed
support. 1t is very pretty and misti-
flying feat, and is the invention and idea
of this great wonder worker
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Senator Daniel at Rustburg.

An unusually large crewd gathered at
Rustburg, Campbell county, Monday,
attracted by the announcement that
Senator Daniel and Congressman John
Allen would address the sovereigns on
the political issues of the day. The
famous Mississippian did not put in an
appearance, but Senator Daniel was on
hand and was greeted with enthusiasm.
His speech lasted nearly two hours and
comprised variety OF State and
national topics. He brought out in
strong and convincing style the note
worthy achievements of the Democratic
party in Virginia on questions Of purely
State concern, and with great earnest.
ness urged the people of Campbell
to stand by their colors and not desert
at a time when we are about to realize
the full fruition of our splendid victo
ries. Turning to national issues, he
discussed the tariff, the election bill
and the financial questions with zest
and mprehensiveness.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

slant appeals from all parts of the coun
try, from private individuals and from
public associations have been sent to
the Senate urging the repeal Of the so
called Sherman act. Up to this time
they have apparently been disregarded,
but it must be said to the credit of til Q
administration Senators that they sre
now prepared to act upon the suggestion
of the country and attempt vote.
This mornings news reports show
how many appeals have been made to
the different Senators from different
parts of the country. Resolutions will
be telegraphed in to Senators and dele
cations Of prominent business organiza
tions will wait upon them-all for one
purpose-to urge the necessity of the
repeal measure. Roanoke's board of
trade, realizing the Importance OF such
action, sent in its appeal to
our representatives in Congress
early in the session. To-day
in compliance with the request of the
Richmond chamber of commerce it will
probably adopt other resolutions to the
same end and wire them to Senator'S
Daniel and Hupton in Washington.
Can the Senators disregard such de-
mands upon them from all over the
country and fail to comply with the
wishes of SO many? We trust not.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
THIS INTERESTS You.

Remember that money is of q prolific,
generating nature, says the Journal Of
Finance. Money can beget money, and
its offspring can beget more, and so on.
Don't wait to see how you will feel
to- N orroa.
Get into action at once
Things already look brighter. The
worst is passed. Business, like the
man fiat on his back, is looking up"
and the best of opportunities are be-
fore us.
We all rememb the good old lady,
who, being asked how she was, replied:
81 am enjoying very poor health at
present, thank you!" Some may enjoy
poor health. We don't.
We have the richest country, the most
fertile soil and the brig test of men be-
fore us, and we can't be kept down.
There never was better time than the
present for new business.
The quickest way to get new business
is by advertising. in paper that reaches
firstclass buyers. Such medium is
THE ROANOKE TIMES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
MELLO STOPS BomBARDMENr
Said to Have Suspended Mt the Suggestion
OF the Foreigners.

Said to Have Suspended ut the Suggestion
of the Foreigners.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1O.-Oficial con-
firmation Of the information contained
in the dispatch sent by Captain Picking
several days ago that Admiral Mello,
commanding the insurgent Brazilian
fleet, had agreed not to bonn bard Rio de
Janeiro again has been received at the
State department from Minister Tho m D.
son.
From the dispatch there can no longer
be any doubt Of the safety of Rio from
the guns OF Mello's ships. Mello's
assurances of a suspension of the bonn
bardment were the result OF suggestions
made by tho foreign naval commanders
in Rio harbor.
No diplomatic overtures wore ade to
Mello to secure the end attained by the
naval commanders, as foreign govern
ments, and particularly that OF tho
United States, are anxious to avoid any
overtures that may be construed into a
recognition Of insurgents as bcligerent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

EVERY indication IN the South tells
of good times. Business is steadily in
creasing; crops and money are moving
freely; there ia no stringency in any
quarter Having como through the
panic without damage or loss, the South
is the first section of the country to de.
rive advantage from the revival Of bust
ness. The South was never in better
shape thar now; business was never on
a frmer foundation, and there was
never such an opportunity for trade in
that section as is offered now. North
ern manufacturers Of machinery, whose
home markets are suffering from stag
nation, should bear this in mind and
look into the opportunities that are Of
fered in the h.-Manufacturers'
Record
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Farmers" Beat Charlestons.

Mondays game between the Peters
burgs and the Charlestons, OF West Vir-
GINA, was, according to the Index
Appeal, the most exciting contest of the
season. The Farmers scored three runs
to the Charlestons ., but the visitors
came near tieing the score several
times during the game Qusrles
twirled the ball for the Petersburgs and
was batted for three hits in the first
inning, but only three others were made
off him for the remainder of the game.
Conover pitched for the Charlestons
The clubs played yesterday and will
meet again to-day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Whcro 1t Went.

Little Graciewas going into the house
the other day when she met her favorite
aunt just coming out.
"Well, little girl, where have you been
this morning." asked her aunt.
Grace held up white package. 'To
the store to buy some candy for mann
ma" she replied.
"And does mamma give You some
candy for being such good girl!"
"Oh, my. no! Mamma says candy
isn't good for little girls. SO she gives me
cents instead"
But what do you do with the 5 cents?'
BUY some more candy,'~ ENstoI
Budget.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
TIE TEST TONIGHT.

The final test of physical endurance
will be begun this evening in the United
States Senate, when Chairman Noor hees
will move for continuous session for
the purpose Of putting to vote the bill
for the repeal of the purchasing clause
OF the Sherman act.
Two months ago Congress was assem-
bled in extraordinary session to legis-
late in such manner as to ease the
financial situation, which was then at
its crisis. President Cleveland, in his
message submitted to this session at
monetary stringency and ommended
that it be relieved by the prompt and
unconditional repeal of the law whereby
100000 ounces Of silver bullion were
being bought monthly by the govern
ment and piled up iii its vaults.
Two months have elapsed, and the
recommandatio Of the leader of the
party, the man whose farsigh tedness
and ability in other important matters
have won for himself the admiration of
CuC eHLlre uatlOH, has nOb Oecn Carried
out. The country in tho meantime has
attempted to shuttle off the oppressive
ness of the times and has been partially
successful in doing SO in spite of the
fact that the obnoxious law still re
mains on the statute books.
The cause OF this seeming neglect of
the leaders wishes can be found only in
the plea that Senatorial court esy" has
asserted itself at a most unfortunate
time, to be sure, but asserted itself in
such way as to successfully thwart the
efforts Of the friends OF the Administra-
tion in the upper chamb Der. Senatorial
courtesy" would not permit OF imme-
date voting upon the bill, while some
Of the members of that body ev inced a
disposition to talk upon the measure.
The fact has been made the fortified
tion from which the enemies OF the
administration, who may almost be
classified as either silver mine owners
or paid attorneys OF such, have welded
their opposition They have trans
crossed the proprieties of honest de-
liberation and debate, and have put
themselves on record as ardent
obstructionists and nothing more. Con-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NJ OTICE-ALL PERSONS TO WHOM
~ tho late Rush U. Derr was indebted
will please present tho evidence of debt
to c. Il. Vines, attorney for the estate,
at his office, rooms 6&7 Masonic Tenn ple,
Roanoke, Va, for settlement, as il is
our special desire that all OF his our
standing obligations shall be paid at
once. Those knowing themselves to be
indebted to or having any property be
longing to him will also be kind enough
to acknowledge the same. Respect
fully, ID. DERR.
ROANOKE, Va, Sept, 81, 1893. 9aa-1m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
The Boy Prisoner.

John William Harris, the ID year old
boy from Bonsacks, who was mentioned
in THE TIMES yesterday as being a guest
for the night at the station house, is be
ing held by the authorities, who hope
that his parents may send for him, as
he is. too small and ignorant to be
turned loose alone in the city. He states
that his father will not work and that
the family are half starved.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
TO GO west.

Salem having been connected with
Roanoke by electric care, which as.
'ufes cheap and rapid transit to par
ties living in Salem and working in
Roanoke, and as Salem can give in her
different factories employment to
'arge number OF young ladies; also
cheap homes either to renters or buyers.
This in connection with her cheap
markets make 1t very desirable to the
majority OF us just now. For further
Information address box Sc. Salem, Va.
9 10 law limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
TO Purchase a New ORGAN.

The board OF directors OF Temple
Emanuel at a meeting last Sunday, after
disposing OF the routine business, took
into consideration tho suggestion of
tho Sunday. school superintendent, A..
Weiner, that the congregation purchase
L new organ for the use of the Sunday
school. 1t is probable that the purchase
will be made.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Elks Arranging for Their Benefit.

The Roanoke Lodge Il. P. o. Elks
held Is meeting last night in their hall
to perfect arrangements for their annual
benefit. The following committee on
arrangements was appointed: George
o. Houston, Archie Sands, James Nc
Falls and j. L. Hooper. They will Sc
cure some good attraction for Novem Der
or December to appear at the Academy
Of Music
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Council Adjourns Until Tonight.

Last night was the time for the regu.
lar October meeting OF city Council, but
owing 10 the speech made by General
Fizhugh Lee, which most of .he Coun-
cilmen desired TO hear, the meeting was
called to order promptly at S o'clock
and Immediately adjourned until TO-
night, whom tho regular business Of the
month will be transacted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Secretary Michael to be Married.

Cards are out for the marriage of G.
Edwin Michael, the popular secretary
and treasurer Of the American Bridge
and Iron Company, to Miss Gallup, a
popular and attractive young society
lady of Perryman, Md. The happy
event will take place October 10th at
Perryman After an extensive tour Mr..
and Mrs. Michael will return to this
citv TO reside
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Horse Turned Loose to Die.

Some unknown person turned loose q
broken down horse on the commons on
Ninth avenue W. yesterday. The
horse was too much broken down to be
of any value to the owner and was
turned loose on the commons to die.
The Society for the Fermentation Of
Cruelty to Animals will probably inves--
tigate tho matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

o. L. RICE, Mendoza, ILL.,, writes:
Have used your Japanese Pile Cure
and found it sure and permanent
cure" Sold by Christian e Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
Face Cut with a Beer Bottle.

Bessie Mccormick was arrested yes
terday afternoon by officer Gee for
being drunk and disorderly and striking
Arthur Wing6eld with beer bottle,
badly cutting his face.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
THR TIMES can Do found regularly OIL
sale at the following places:

Roanoke, Va.-Aotels Roanoke and
Ponce dc Leon, M. L. Smith, w. Frank
Carr, Terry Building, Elks' News Stand,
80 Salem Avenue, R. Goldstein, Jefferson
street.
Bristol, Tenn.-Hamner and sullivan.
Pocahonras, Va.-Pocahontas Inn.
Radford, Ve.-Radtord News Depot.
Fest Radford, Vs.-Radford News
Depot.
Salem Va.-F. a. LOve'ock.
Wytheville, Va.-B. II, Bailey.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11

Howelrs American Newspaper Direc-
aery for 1891 puts the circulation or THE
ysOAEOKE TIMES above that of any
sther paper In Southwest Virginia, and at
easrs than that OF all the other papers of
2oanoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-11
"CLEANLINESS
is next to
GOODNESS"
6 IL @ O d tt

Were your eyes ever shocked
was your nose ever offended
by anything you ever saw or
smelled In our store?
We think not.
Our constant aim Is to give
to our establishment an ap.
pearance and atmosphere IN
dicative of our gocds-pure,
fresh and wholesome. Scrupu-
lous cleanliness Is, with us, a
necessity, and our clerks and
statesmen are so instructed.
We think that this care on
our part convinces customers
of our desire to please, but 1t
is not done for, show-1t Is a
veritable part of our business
system. e aaza,' NJ u s ii
Everything you may pur.
chase from US can be relied on
for It's perfect purity and whole
someness.
c. r. WERTZ,
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