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The Irish standard., 1896-09-12
increased Value of tne d,IYD,llar.

Editor of the Irish Standard:
Every one admits that silver has fallen
ii va,ue,i but few of the advocates Of the
British god standard are wiling to concede
that gold has risen in value. The New
York Tribune tries to prove that god has
not appreciated since the demonstration
Of silver, and our own Cushman X. Davis,
IN his St. Paul speech, declares that the
gold dollar is fixed and unchanged as the
urit Of value and has undergone no var!a-
ton whatsoever. OF course the gold dollar
as a unit always equals Itself and Ia a!Wastq
the same, but that fact does not determine
its market value or purchasing power Ia h
the least. wish to demonstrate mathes
matically that the golddollar has increased
IN value 8Ssper cent since the "crime Of "a, !"
and If myisreasoning Is defective i hope
some Sound money" advocate will expose
the fa,lacy. When the gold dollar and Sill
YER dollar were equal to eacn other in value
It took 1922 grains of gold to purchase
371.25 grains of silver at, the legal ratio
Of 16 to L. Today 1873 grains OF gold will
buy 37125 grains of silver worth So cents
in gold. Any school hoy can work the
following problem by proportion or the old
'trule Of three II 1922 grains Of gold
be worth 100 cents Of the yellow metal how;
many grains Of 1t are worth IS cents Of IT.
The answer is 1878 grains.
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lar has increased enormously. A Gear gain
Of 1892 grains Is made on. every 1873 grns.
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The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

In dealing with Bourke Cockran's
speech the Citizen of Chicago says:
'.He wouldn't think of answering any
body less important than a presidential
candidate, although Bryan showed his
appreciation of Cockran's logic by turn
ing Mary Ellen Lease loose upon him..
Nothing has been heard Of Cochran
SINCE" =
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

:. Democrats of Pennsylvania in conven-
ton declared for Bryan and Sewall. The
silver craze must be dying out in the
keystone state.
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

(; The silver men captured the Montana
state convention. That much should " !
have been expected Of Montana as much q
as it was to lie expected that Arkansas
would go Democratic, but the free silver:
vote in Montana will not be as oyeE;Ts
whelming as was the Democratic vote "a
the Southwestern state. q IL Il. .l3s. Il
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

T. P. O'Connor declared in the Dublin
CT convention that the only way to kill dis
sension in Ireland is to crush it by the
united determination of an angry people.
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

It is learned from Nebraska that they
have out there Protestant minister who
is known as Father and the reason is
because he has son.
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

The San Francisco Nation says ,cock-
ran II uhrepentent, he has taken ervftce
for pay with the enemies Of the Door.
md eapecia.ly Of his twn people. Like
all men who embark In "a poll tical cam
.paign which has NOT Che approval. sIhis2
I'M a
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

The Democratic state convention of
New Jersey has gone for free silver. And
that is the state in which Hobart lives.
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12

threshed straw &c III ptty that as fana- IA
oua q rhe torician - U Geek lo,1ld stand l
against Ills own and kin. may
expect violent speeches from !Coc 4. 4 z;
upon the principle, I that one reneesadte'
tsworse than ten Turks. VI 49, is3sS
The Irish standard., 1896-09-12


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The above rates include cost Of: post
at etc any part Of the United States or
Canada. To any other part Of the world
the postage viii be soc per year add
tional.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
MILLIONAIRE PAYNE DEAD.

Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 0.-Ex-United
States Senator Henry b. Payne, died this
morning Mt O'Clock at his home, No 500
Euclid avenue. His death was due to a
stroke of paralysis, with which he was
sticken few days ago. The ex-senator
was ~ years of age, and had, until
recently, taken an active part in the
management of his extensive business
affairs. He was one of the wealthiest
citizens of the city, and leaves vast es-
tate, worth many millions of dollars.
The death of Mrs. Payne and daughter
the wife of EX Secretary William c.
Whitney, occurred only u few wears ago.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

New York, Sept. 9.-Thurlow Weed
Barnes, Republican leader in the Twelfth
Congressional district of this city, recent
ly wrote Hon. Bourke Cochran, Offering
him the Republican nomination for Com
gress. In the letter Mr.. Barnes suggest
ed that the Republicans and gold stand
ard Democrats, united, can elect whom
ever they endorse. Mr. Cochran declined
in the following letter:
My Dear Sir: | am deeply sensible
of the compliment which you have paid
me IN asking me to become candidate
for Congress in the Twelfth district.
have not the slightest doubt that any per.
son who may he nominated by the Repub-
lican convention and endorsed by the
sound money Democrats will be elected
by decisive majority, but | am never
theless constrained to decline the invita-
ton with which you have honored me-
The assault led by Mr.. Bryan on
American honor and industry is frnught
with such danger that | shall vote for
Major Mckinley rs the most effective
method by which can aid in preventing
its success
II could not, however, accept any
nomination during the campaign or an
election, or appointment after the cam
paign, to any office, however exalted, for
WHICH would be indebted to the politi-
cal organization whose candidate I am
compelled to support by the exigencies
of grave national peril, but to whose
distinctive principles 1 am opposed.
while the Democratic organization
remains party to the ..Populistic con-
spiracy against wages, shall labor un-
tiringly for its defeat, but will not con-.
sent to profit by it's overthrow.
The faithless leaders who have be-.
trayed the Democratic convention to the
PopullStS deserve a crushing rebuke MT
the polls, and am anxious to join in adj
ministering it to them, but am resolved
to share the exclusion from office, which
shall urge the people to impose on my
party. l shall continue to maintain an
uncompromising opposition to Tillman-
ism and Bryanism until the end of the
campaign, but can except no other re-
ward for such course than the feeling
that will be expatiating, in some de-
gree, the follies and excuses of the party
to whose success I have contributed in
the past, but whose strength has become
a menace to the peace and prosperity Of
the country. Your obedient servant,
"W. BOU RKE COCKRANn
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
Ii IS MISINFORAIED

Winnipeg, Man, Sept Eli Hung
Chang passed through Winnipeg too day.
He remained here about an hour and then
went to Banlf, where he will stop over for
n short while, proceeding thence to Van
couver. In IN interview with st. Paul
Free Press reporter Ii Hung Chang said ::
You are an American, ell? Are you Il
Republican or Democratic
"a Democrat" answered the reporter.
"Oh, that's too bad" said the viceroy
with smile. 1.-The Democrats are going
out OF power. Mckinley will be the next
President
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
STATION AGENT GONE.

Bluefeld, WA, Sept 9.-(Special. y
Station Agent II. NJ. Stanford, of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Mt Maybeury, w. Va, has disappeared,
and it is thought carried with him about
81, 100 of the company's money, and his
whereabouts is at present unknown. He
was prominent Mason, a society man,
and mixed among the best families in
auditor, has been engaged all of the past
week examining Stanford's books to as
certain the exact amount of his defalca-
ton. His disappearance has created n
decided sensation in the coaI fields.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
POSToFFICE CLERK ARRESTED.

Macon, Ga, Sept. George Peyton,
distributing clerk in the postonice at
TINS place, was to-day arrested by In
spectors Barry and Baird, and is under
bond, charged with embezzlement. Let
ters have been missing and decoys were
put in the mail while IL watch was kent
on Peyton He was searched after he
had finished distributing, but no letters
were found ON him, nor could they be
found in the postoflicc. Peyton was
kept under surveillance for some DAYS,
and to-day was arrested. The inspectors
do not disclose their additional evidence.
Peyton is II we'll known young man of
good standing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
AN OLD HOUSE ON A SOLID FOUN
DATION

The reorganization of Hobbe Piano
Company re-establishes this old house
and OH solid foundation, and which
places it ut the head of the piano and or
gan business in Virginia, where it has
stood for about sixteen years They
can point with pride to the thousands of
fine pianos and organs sold during that
time, and which are to day living testi-
monials of the high quality of the instru-
ments they have always handled. This
house now represents the finest lines ever
before carried.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
4 J,JVTI,E RREEIE

Grand Rapids, Mich. Sept, 0.-There
was IL little excitement in the Letter Car
riers' national convention to-day over the
admission of delegates from a colored
branch at Richmond, Va, which has been
excluding white men from membership.
The delegates were not admitted, but the
matter was referred to a committee.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
SEEING is BELIEVING!
ak is CHEAP !

II. e Rogers s. Co. are now moving their stock,
Insisting of pianos, organs, small instruments
d musical instruments and mueical merchan-
he. together with their stock OF books, station
h and fancy goods, to their new store, No. II
lfferson street. This room was formerly occu-
I'd by Brown u Johnston, hardware dealers,
d has undergone general overhauling, maxi
z 1t one OF the handsomest rooms in the city.
90 propose to stock 1t with line OF goods that
Il demand your attention and admiration. and
3sronsge. We have just received a great num-
T. OF pianos. which will be placed on exhibition.
We also added everything to complete our
tioncry department. Especially do we call
ar attention to our school books and supplies.
u will need them. Give us a call. Do you
ID guitar, mandolin, or anything in the small
trument line? Will save yon money. Call for
1 long list OF popular copyright music. We are
Hing 1t at so plr cent. discount. Some rare
gains in second hand piasSs and organs. We
irsntee to undersell ony one, according to tho
de and quality. Be sure to see rs before buy
plano or organ. Perhaps your friend has
lady purchaser from us and can tell you about
md our goods. Remember, we will be open
4 TENDER Sd at No. II Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
THE SWAY OF SILVER.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept 0.-The work of
to-morrow's Democratic State conven-
ton was mapped out tonight at the
meeting of the State executive commit
tee. Bryan and Sewall will be endorsed,
and the Chicago platform will be substi-
tuted for the Allentown declaration of
principles. Vacancies on the ticket will
be fiiled by advocates of the free coinage
of silver
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
COLORADO POLITICS.

Denver, Colo, Sept. 9.-The State con-
vention of the silver Republicans and ma
tional silver party met in this city this
morning. j. NJ. Downing was made tenn
porary chairman and later permanent
chairman of the silver Republicans. AT
ternoon and night sessions were held, but
nothing was accomplished, and an ad-
journment was had until tomorrow ut 10
o'clock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
CIVILIAN j. BRYAN
MIR. HoBARTs LETTER ISSUED

Patterson, n. j., Sept. 0.--Mr. Ho-
bart's letter, accepting the Republican
nomination for the Vice Presidency of
the United States, was made public to-
day. 1t is quite voluminous, and follows
the same lines laid down in McKinley's
letter
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
GEN. BLACK DECLINES

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 9.-Gen. John G..
Black has declined to be candidate for
governor on the ''honest money Demo-
cratic ticket, giving as his reason that his
candidacy would imperil the chances Of
Altgeld, the regular nominee
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
Mn. BRYAN'S ACCEPTANCE Of THE GREAT TRUST



Can A Alone Bank
O FILTRATION Against
T Railroad
New Homer
s uyan thu MonyQ en Pmamoun
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
CLEVELAND AS MEDIATOR.

ma, Peru, Sept. 9.-Via Galveston.
/ announced here that it is probable
President Cleveland, of the United
Is, and DIR. J. E. Uriburu, president
rgen tina, will mediate in the Italo-
lillian question growing out of out
4 com mitted upon Italian citizens in
Ill.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
PLAIN BUT RICH AND CLASSICAL
IN DESIGN

The finest pianos are finished in mas
sive, grand proportions, but plain and
classical in design. Such is the great
Behr Bros. See it at Hobbie Plano Com
pany.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
IT WAS 4 SIGNIFICANT Offer
REPUBLICAN TEMPTATION PUT
IN CoCKRAN's WAY.

a Straw Which Shows the Tendency of
the Indianapolis Bolters-New York
Republicans Want Bourke Cochran to
Run For Congress on the Republican
Ticket-He Very Promptly Declines,
as He is Opposed to the Distinctive
Principles of Republcanism. ).
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

Buggies, carriages and harness ar
now offered lower at Yost-Forrer Com
pany's than ever before.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

e offer few high grade buggies at
Iesale prices. Call to see them. Yost-
Ter Company, limited.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

the declaration that all public lands
should be reserved for the establishment
OF free homes for American citizens.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The policy of improving the great
waterways of the country is Justified nv
the national character of those water
ways and the enormous tonnage borne
upon them. Experience has demonstrated
that continuing appropriations are, in the
end' more economical than single appro-
priations separated by long intervals.
THE TARIFF IS SECONDARY.
ut is not necessary to discuss the tariff
question at this time. Whatever may be
the individual views of the citizens as to
the relative merits of protection and tariff
reform, all must recognize that until the
money question is fully and finally set
tied the American people will not consent
to the consideration of any other impor-
tant question Taxation presents prob
lem which in some form is continuously
present, and postponement of definite
action upon it involves no sacrifices of
personal OR political principles; but the
crisis presented by financial conditions
cannot be postponed.
THE MONEY QUESTION PARA
MOUNT.
tremendous results will follow the
action taken by the United States on the
money question and delay is impossible.
The people of this nation, sitting rs
high court, must render Judgment in the
cause which greed is prosecuting against
humanity. The decision will either give
hope and inspiration to those who toll or
shut the doors of mercy OF mankind
In the presence of this overshadowing
issue differences upon minor questions
must be laid aside in order that there
may be united action among those who
are determined that progress toward an
universal gold standard shall be stayed
and the gold and silver coinage of the
constitution restored.
"WILLIAM T. RRYANn
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
CLOSING OUT BICYCLES.

Yost- Forrer Company, limited. next to
postoflicc, offer their stock of bicycles at
the following reduced prices in order to
close out the wheel business
Our 500 '96 Sterling for $50.
Our so '9G ladies' Columbus for sos.
Our SO SO Lowell for 500.
We guarantee every wheel as represent
ed Do not fail to come at once or you
will miss great bargains
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 9.-Following is
William j. Bryan's formal letter accept
ing the Democratic nomination for Presi-
dent:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

the declaration that all public lands
should be reserved for the establishments
OF free homes for American citizens.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10
THE RIGHTS OF LABOR.

Labor creates capital. Until wealth
is produced by the application of brain
and muscle to The resources of this coun.
try, there is nothing to divide among the
non-producing classes of society Since
the producers of wealth create the ma
tion's prosperity in time of peace, and de-
fend the nations flag in the time of peril,
their interests ought at all times to be
considered by those who stand in official
positions. The Democratic party has
ever found it's voting strength among
those who are proud to be known as the
common people, and it pledges itself to
propose to enact such legislation as is
necessary to protect the masses in the free
exercise of every political right and in the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-10

"Hon. Stephen White and other mem
bers of the notification committee of
the Democratic national convention:
The morning times., 1896-08-02
Cabin John Hotel.

Recent mention of hoteis-city-subur-
ban, or seashore, brings wildly to mind the
pure, solid, pleasureable, Co nfort one
enjoys at wsshinCton's nearby hosiery,
Cabin John Hotel Near the city, yet far
enough out to makea most enjoyab Bile drive,
along the finest road leading from the
city-the Conduit Road, The charming
and diverse scenery is certainly enchanting
and just at this time. most delightful
This elegant hotel is within a pistol shot
of the famous Cabin John Bridge, noted
for its marvellous single granite span
considered the largest in the world. ThS
fire cuisine served at Cabin John Hotel
Is famous for its fine service and comes
from the hands Of an artist chef, who
knows well low to tickle the palates of
the guests. The genial and -pafnstaking
proprietors-the Messrs, BobinSer Brothers,
do all In their power to max their guests
feel quite at home. first-class- cafe is
in connection with the hotel, where foreign
and domestic wines, 'etc. ,~can be had.
Afternoons and evenings are enlivened
by the sweet strains of music, which add
much to the enjoyment. cabin John Hotel
has become quite rendezvous for whei
parties. A spin upon your wheel to the
hotel is most enjoyable. Electric cars,
who like this mode Of conveyance Cabin
John Hotel is connected by 'phone-No
600-and parties leavins tn enity .can.ortinr
whatever they may desire, luncheon. Inner,
OF supper. and oil will be'in reasiinessIspc1
their arrival. Beyou visitor to Washington
or resident, don't miss warm welcome
from the proprietors OF Cabin .Inhn Hotel,
who are surely the right mem In the
right Mace
The morning times., 1896-08-02
The Anheuser-Busch.

That the Apheuser- Busch Brewing Asso-
cialion are not only at the Worlds Fair but
everywhere else victorious Is demonstrated
once more by the fact that the Judges OF
the Christian Endeavorers' bicycle parade
could not overlook the decidedly unique
and artistic display which this association
made In the great parade. The fourth
prize was awarded to the pretty float called
white Label" which consisted of two
masted schooner lighted by electric lights
furnished by storage battery carried on
the float. A liberal display Of Chinese
lanterns also added to the effect of the
electric lights. Masters Louis and Ernest
ulnier, sons OF MT. Louis Illmer. nanager
of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing Associa-
ton, we're the orieinntors Of this prize win
Der, Which undoubtedly attracted as much
favorable comment as any exhibit in the
parade
The morning times., 1896-08-02
BIDDING ON SEWERS.

Proposals for This Work Opened by
the Com III issioners.
Sealed proposals were opened yester-
day at the District building for the COLI
-struction OF a number OF Important sewers,
previously advertised, which are located
as follows:
In Flaeier place, between V street and
the outlet or reservoir sewer; n Fourteenth
street road, between Park and Center
streets; in Princeton street, between Sher-
man avenue and Thirteenth street; in A
street southeast. between Massachusetts,
avenue and Fourteenth street; in b street
southeast, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets: in Ninth street southeast. be-
tween Virginia avenue and II street: in
Fifth street, between Newark and Omaha
streets, Petworth. and In Fifteenth street
northwest, the Fifteenth and + street por-
ton OF the Easily Point and F street sewer.
The morning times., 1896-08-02
TRADE SLIPPING AWAY.
Europe Getting the business of the
West Indies.

The United States consul at Zurich,
Switzerland, Informs the State Depart
ment that the Mexican consul there is
trying to secure bids on the new electric
light installation for the City OF Mexico.
The consul recurs to the fact that returning
to his post from home recently he crossed
the Atlantic with Haytian who had
secured the concession to light Port au
Prince by electricity, and was on his
way To Europe for the plant.
Tie consul says he had always been
under the impression that the United States
could beat the world on electric appliances,
and yet here is business right at our doors
slipping away from us because Our neigh
bors have been left in ignorance OF our
qualifications inJthe desired line. These
neiGbbors undoubtedly want to purchase
for the least money, and there appears to
be no valid reason why Americans cannot
satisfy the demand in every way.
The morning times., 1896-08-02
washington Free Library

One hundred and cighty-nine volumes
observation-disclosures use ofthe Washington
City Free library during the past
month and one hundred and sixty-three
donated by public spirited citizens, max
ing the total number Of volumes available
for issue to borrowers 6,842. Notwith-
standing the fact that during the months
OF July and August many residents leave
the city the interest in the library has
not diminished, the report Of the libra
rian for July showing that Z, $50 volumes
were issued to borrowers, OF which 6, 1853
were for home reading and ], 81 consulted
In the reading room.