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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

The record OF the Richmond police
during the Confederate reunion WAS an
excellent one. Crooks from all parts of
the country flocked to the State capital,
but the detective force was so we'll
organized that though quite number
OF arrests was made, the damage done
by thieves amounted practically to
nothing. Richmond police cflicers have
won national reputation for shrewd-
ness and efficiency.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09
HIS STEADFAST FRIENDS.
The South Carolina Delegation Will
Stick to Teller.

Ch!csgo, July s-Gov. Evans, OF
South Carolina, says that 1t is prob
able that the eighteen votes from his
State will be cast for Teller on the first
ballot and that hereafter as long as
there is any chance of electing the
Colorado Senator. Gov. Evans SAYS:
III the gold delegates from the East
carry out their declared intention Of
sitting mute in their seats when the
vote Is saken on our platform, 1 am in
favor OF declaring them no longer men,
bers OF the convention and turning
them out.
such action would be virtual re-
pudiation of the platform and q notice
OF opposition to the choice of the silver
people. In such contingency, Senator
Teller would be the man upon which all
the silverites, regardless of party aff1li-
atoms, would unite next Novem ber."
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Mr.. Hobart, the Republican candi-
date for Vice President, at least has the
merit Of straight-forwardness. In his
speech to the committee who notified
him Of his nomination, ne. accepted the
platform without qualification or eva.
sion, and WAS particularly plsin-spoken
as to his endorsement Of the gold stand.
ard. which was in marked contrast to
the wordy speech Of Major Mckinley,
remarkable much more for what he did
not ssy than for the views expressed
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

to predict that.he will make an excel
lent presiding cffioer. The affairs Of
the city at this time require care and
Judgment In their management, and IL
is hoped that harmony and zeal for the
public interest will be the leading char
acteristios of the present Council. who
will enter upon their duties with the
best wishes Of the people for the com.
plete success Of all their efforts to pro-
mote the welfare of the city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09
This Date In History-July g.

lss6-Battlo Of Sempach: Arnold Won winkel.
ried "made way for liberty and secured
the independence of Switzerland.
E06-Pierre Lemoine, Sieur dIberville, foun-
der of Louisiana. died In Cuba; born 1861.
iSs3-washington Allston, painter, died at
Cambridge, MISS. /; born in South Carolina
ITO.
fG5o-Zachary Taylor, twelfth president, died
in Office; born 1884. Taylor was soldier
president. While young man he served
as captain against the Indians during the
1879 war. he also fought against Black
Hawk and the Seminoles. When the gov
eminent decided to interfere In the dis.
pute about the Texas border. Taylor was
sent with an army into the territory
claimed by Mexico. He was attacked and
not only defended his ground, but carried
''the war into Africa" and won some thun-
cering victories on Mexican SOIL The vol.
unteer soldiers idolized old Trough and
Ready" and the war left him the most
popular leader in the army.
l&O-General Clinton B. Fisk, eminent soldier
Methodist and former Prohibition candi-
date for president, died in New York;
born 1923.
YH5-Davd A. Daboll, publisher of Daboll's
Almanac, died Mt New London Conn.
born 1918.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Bland still leads all the Presidential
candidates at Chicago, but the gold
men, while not able to nominate man
of their views, can make combination
on less prominent and pronounced ad-
vocs.e of free coinage and thus defeat
the choice OF the majority of the silver
men. The situation as yet is decidedly
uncertain, to say the least.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

In the vicinity of Boquet, Westmore-
land county, Pa, almost any one can
tell You how to cure a lame back or stiff
neck. They dampen piece of flannel
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bind
it to the affected parts and in one or two
days the trouble has disappeared. This
same treatment will probably cure pain
in the side or chest. Mr.. f. NJ. Frye, a
prominent merchant of Boauet, speaks
very highly of Pain Balm and his recon-
mendations have had much to do with
making it popular there For sale by
the Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Jerry Simpson, the "sockless" statas-
man OF Kansas, says the Populists will
support Teller or Slbley for President
but will not endorse Bland, who is such
Democrat as they cannot support.
What the Chicago convention will do in
she matter. however, hiss yet to be de-
termined.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09
A Family nIessing.

MY husband was o dyspeptic when I
married him.
THAT must have been great affection
to your
"on the contrary, it was blessing He
never alludes ia, his mothers cooking -
Detroit Free Press
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

South Cardinals delegates have de-
cidek to vote fos Teller for President
on the first ballot and in the present
condition Of affairs in the Chicago con-
vention 1t would not be great surprise
If the Colorado silver Senator received
enough votes to nominate him.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

General Lees body servants are be-
ginning to die off, and for the next fifty
years or more, as in the case Of General
Washington, one or more of them will
perish annually at q greatly advanced
age.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Women have worn corsets from the earli-
est times. The mummy of the Egyptian
princess who lived 2,0Oo years before
Christ was discovered in 1879, and round
the waist was contrivanoc, closely resem-
bling tho modern corset.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09
meeting OF the delegation held at q late
hour last night.
MICHIGAN SILVER CONTESTA NTs
SEATED.

The gu b-committeeo on credentials has
voted to seat the silver contestants
from the Fourth aud Ninth Michigan
districts Hill cffered resolution In
suo-com mittee on resolutions endorsing
Cleveland, which, on motion of Tillman'
was tabled by vote of 80 to IT. Sena
tor White says the convention will not
reach ballot for President Tonight.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Natives Of Alabama axe called Lizards, "
from the abundance Of these creatures
along tho streams,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

The Republicans call Mckinley the
2avsnce agent of prosperity, but they
'Ssem to forget that the show never
''srives till the advance agent has gone.
Florida Times Union.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Whatsoever situation in life you ever
wish or propose for yourself, acquire clear
and lucid idea of the inconyeniences at
tending it.-Shcnstone.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09
Yost-Forrer Co. sell lawn mowers.

GA thing of beauty is JOY forever. ="
The Sterling wheel fills the bill Yost-
Forrer Co. sell 1t.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-09

Ice cream.soda 3 cents glass at Catog-
mis-.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
EXPLOSION At SANTA CRUZ.
enndisg- -RH in the California Powder
Works Rrecked-Ko Loss of

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Oct. T.-An exp.o-
sion ct the California Powder Works, two
miles above this city, this morning at $50
o'clock, destroyed the roof and siding OF
single wheel grinding mill, but resulted
in no injury to employees. The mill was
running on fuse powder, which requires
three hours time. other powder requiring
from iour to twelve hours, according to
character and quality. The two men en-
ployed' at this mill are required to be in
the mill only at certain times to start or
stop the machinery, ana at the time of
this explosion they were at s safe distance.
No cause can be assigned for the acci-
dent, as nothing was left of the COM
position in the process of grinding, and
there was no impairment OF the machinery
sufficient to show irregularity OF its oper-
alton. The framework built of timbers
ten inches square, stands there this morn
ing naked as the day il was first con-
structed. The roof, sides and every light
piece of wood were blown out IN chuncks
and splinters. One door was lodged in a
tree fifty feet high. The bed in which the
grinding wheels were run was damaged
considerably. but the pair of wheels.
weighing seven tons, still stand as firm as
though no accident had occurred.
The debris and framework caught fire
after the explosion. but the watchmen and
workmen quickly responded and soon
quenched il. The building stands isolated
from the others among the trees, so danger
10 the other buildings from fire was slight.
The report of the explosion was plainly
heard IN all parts OF the city.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
SAN JoSES CHINESE FsUD.
Wound Recsived in a Gaming
House.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Oct. 7.-Ah Wah, the
Chinese who was shot on Tuesday morn
ing in Heinlenville. died at the City Re-
ceiying Hospital this afternoon about 2:30
o'clock from the effects of his wound.
The dying man stated that on Monday
evening he entered the house IN front of
which he was shot and gambled away a
few dimes. He returned on Tuesday
morning TO retrieve his fortune and lost
another dime.
He was about to leave. the house when
several Cinnamon crowded about him and
a general row was started. The men, he
altered, pushed him into the street and
All Sing grabbed him in his arms and held
him. Hong Quong, young Chinaman,
he said, cried out to ing Gong, who was
standing near by, TO shoot him. ing
Gong, in compliance, fred the fatal shot
He stoutIy maintained that he knew of no
reason for the shooting.
Wah subscribed to the statement as
read to him. Ung Gong, the Chinaman
accused by All Wah of doing the shooting,
is still at large.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
CHANGERS VISIT FOLSOM.
Inspect the Prison and the 0rangeynie
Orchards = Social at the
cuDffoL

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Oct. Z. = The
mem bers of the State Grange and their
invited guests spent the day at Folsom,
visited the prison, drove through the or
chards of 0ransevale, inspected the mines.
feasted and danced in the grove adjoin-
ing the town, and returned to this city at
an early hour this evening on their special
train.
TIE grange reconvened in the Senate
Chamber of the Capitol building tonight
and listened to an able address delivered
by Z. d. McCabe, secretary to Governor
Budd. 1t had been expected that the Gov
ernor would be present and address the
mem bers, but he was detained elsewhere.
The grange was assured by his representa-
tive that the Governor was with it in any
proposition which would add to its pros
perity, and would give any aid in his
power TO promote legislative enactments
which would be to its advantage.
w. W. Greer, master of the grange,
responded IN an eloquent speech. One of
the pleasing features of the evenings pro-
gramme was a flower dance, performed
by six beautiful young ladies attired in
colonial costume, who sang as they
danced of the fruit and flowers of golden
California. The figures of the dance were
somewhat similar 10 the colonial minuet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
NEED NOT REGISTER AGAIN.
0piaion on Eligibility of Voters Who Re-
moYed to New Precincts in
Certain Counties.

UKIAH, CAL, Oct. There having
been some question raised regarding the
construction of section 1904 of the Political
Code relating to precinct registration,
County Clerk Hale McGowan has secured
an opinion of Hon. T. L. Carothers on the
question at issue.
From the position taken by this gentle
man it appears that there is no statutory
challenge by which voter may be pre-
vented from voting from failure TO change
his registration, providing he shall have
resided in the precinct in which he may
desire to vote thirty days previous 10 elec-
ton. Mr.. Carothers. after quoting the
section in question, says:
I am of the opinion that in any event the
above quoted provision OF the Political Code
only applies TO counties or cities and counties
where either new registration is required
before each general election, or where the
Board OF supervisors has cancelled the old reg
ister and ordered 9 new registration. Mendo-
cino is not county where the law requires 3
new registration previous 10 each general
election, and the Board of Supervisors did
not cancel the old register and order new
registration. BY careful reading of the pro-
vision OF the code quoted above one viii
readily observe tnat cnange Of registration
from one precinct TO another by reason OF re-
moval of the voter is only necessary in case
(as far as Mendocino County is coneerned1 8
new registration Of the electors of the county
has been had.
There is nothing in the election laws OF this
State that provides that g voter who fails 10
have his registration tranferred from one pre-
ci1et 10 another on account of removal shall
not be entitled TO vote by reason of such fall
ure, and the law does not make il prerequis-
ite TO vote that such transfer is made.
Il is, therefore, my opinion that s.
voter is entitled TO vote in Mendocino County
al the coming election in the precinct where
he has resided for thirty days prior to the
election. regardless as 10 whether or not he
may have had his registration changed from
one preclnct 10 another pY reason of removal
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
RED BLUFF RALLI.
Masterly address Dettrered by General
Chapman.

Chapman.
RED BLUFF, CAL, Oct. IA large
audience packed the Pavilion tonight TO
listen to addresses by General n. P.
Chipman and Frank W. Smith of Red
ding. DR.. G. w. Westlake was introduced
as resident of the evening and delivered
an address of twenty minutes duration,
after which he introduced General Chip
man.
The general delivered one of the most
logical speeches heard here this season.
He read copious extracts from the Con-
gressionai Record, showing that the
alleged "crime of 1s73'' was discussed
fully and was thoroughly understood at
the time the act was passed. He intro
duced novel feature by having printed
in large letters tables, by which he illus
trated his remarks, thus putting the stats.
tics before his hearers in way visible to
the eye and easily remembered.
After General Chapman had finished his
masterful argument, Frank w. Smith of
Redding made short speech which was
enthusiastically received. With three
cheers for Mckinley and prosperity. the
audience dispersed with 8 much better
knowledge of the subject than is their
usual portion after hearing a campaign
speech.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
SANTA BARB4RA oUARREz.
Superrisoriai District Boundary Changes
arouse n Furor.

Superrtsoridt District Boundary Changes
arouse Furor.
SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Oct. IA
lively tilt occurred to-day in the County
Supervisors chambers over the recent
change made by that body in the boun-
dsries of the supervisorial district, by
which the Second District, comprising
the city of Santa Barbsra, received big
slice from the Third District, including
that populous settlement known as Hope
precinct. a petition signed by many citi-
zens was presented to the board. protest
ing against this change. and it has been
openly charged that the division, was
made for the express purpose of securing
Edward de Ia Cuesta's reelection from the
Third District.
The petition to restore the former di-
vision lines of the district received little
attention from the board beyond an ap-
peal TO District Attorney 0glesby to as
certain whether it's action in the matter +
had been legal. Mr.. oglesby's opinion
sustained this action, and here the matter
rests for the present, but Attorney
Butcher. speaking for the petitioners, de-
clares that the board has no jurisdiction
in the matter, and that the question will
be appealed TO the courts before it will be
abandoned. even If il has to be carried to
the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
CONVERTS MADE AT SAN MATE0
Samuel M. Shortndge Compares Democ-
racy's Failures With Republican
achievements.

SAN MATEO. CAL, Oct. THE great
est Republican demonstra ton in the his
tory of San Mateo was that of this evening.
Samuel NJ. Shortridge and Rev. Anna
Shaw were the principal speakers. Mr..
Shortridge's address was eloquent. clear
and convincing, and was frequently inter-
rupted by applause.
He spoke of the Republican party s
achievements, comparing its glorious
record with the miserable failure of the
Democracy to guide the ship of state into
anything but the bogs of bond issues and
the quagmire of a National deficit. So
clearly did he demonstrate the need of
protection to the products of the Golden
State and the benefits that would result
from the election of Mckinley that after
the meeting number of old and tried
Democrats announced openly that they
would march to the polls under the
pennons of the Canton statesman.
Miss Shaw made an earnest appeal for
the enfranchisement of her sex and her
address met with the seemingly unani-
nous approval of her hearers.
The San Mateo Mckinley Club and the
Woman Suffrage Club attended the meet
ing in bocy.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08

the county offices, where the meeting was
held. Two bands were in attendance. The
escort consisted of about 100 membe OF
the Union Veterans Patriotic League and
800 members of the Santa Ana Tustin ana
Orange Mckinley clubs. The audience
which assembled to hear the arguments
mum bered about 2O00.
John w. Ballard, candidate for Superior
Judge, officiated as chairman, and first
introduced General Butterwortn, who was
received with great applause. lie spoke
for an hour and a half, ana although pain
fully out of voice made forcible speech,
corhning himself principally to tariff.
His arguments for protection were logical
and convincing and illustrated with hu-
morous and effective comparisons.
Referring to silver, be said he was an
ardent bimetallist, but that our statutes
alone could not regulate the commercial
price of any product. Therefore he was
not in favor of free coinage except by in
ternational agreement, which the Repub-
iican party was pledged to promote. He
closed with handsome tribute to Senator
Perkins, and was given three hearty
cheers.
Senator Perkins delivered a short ad-
dress, which was accorded close attention
and frequent applause. The Senator and
Colonel Jackson spoke tonight to a large
audience at French's Opera-house.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
stockton Nominee Ineligiele.

STOCKTON, CAL, Oct. IA discovery
was made yesterday which startled the
members of the American Protective As
sociation. 1t was that the name of VIII
liam Henry Briggs, the Non-Partisan
American Protective Association candi-
date for the Assem- bly, from the Twenty
sixth District was not on the great regis
ter OF San Joaquin County. and hence the
gentleman was not eligible TO q place on
the ticket. 1t is said that Briggs was one
OF those who objected strenuously 10 the
county putting the voters 10 the expense
OF printing new great register, and for
that reason he refused to have himself re-
registered. He determined TO run for the
Assembly, and have law passed to pre-
vent what he considered reckless extrava-
gance.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
INQUEST At RoSEBURG.
No One BlaBed for the Greens sta tfon
kaiTscaB Disaster.

w ONc 1A0HAc0 IOf tHc UFccHS StQttOn
kaiTscaB Disaster.
ROSEBORG, Or, Oct. THE Cor
oner's jury impaneled to investigate the
circumstances of the collision between
two engines at Greens station yesterday
morning, by which three trainmen were
killed and four badly injured, completed
its labors to-day. Several trainmen were
called as witnesses and mass of evidence
was taken. The jury spent hours in de-
lioerating, and then reported verdict
that the three trainmen lost their lives BY
accident. The jury's verdict was received
with much disfavor, in view of its mild
tone. Part of the verdict states that the
findings do not show any one to blame
The verdict says in conclusion that tn e
south hbound engine was running under or
ders; that the northbound engine had q
right to flag back, as there was no tele-
graph station at that point, and it did
comply with the regulations up TO the
straight track mile and q half south of
Greens station, which straight track they
had 3 right 10 run over unfagged when
they could see. 1t being daylight, they
dropped down the straight track with the
intention of tagging through the fog and
around the small curve.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-08
THUGGERY At PORTLAND.
Ksykoies of FIre-ALarm Boxes Repeatedly
Piggged-Inesndiery coafGeratons
Feared

PORTLAND, Or, Oct 7.-Chief OF Police
Robertson and the Police Department
have been greatly annoyed by the plug
ging of keyholes of fire-alarm boxes and a
sharp lookout is being kept for those en-
gagged in this mischief. Several men are
under suspicion and if detected il will 90
hard with them, as the plugging of key
hole in fre-slarm box is penitentiary
offense. Chief of Police Robertson does
not presume 10 say who the guilty parties
are. but among the members of the police
force it is limited that they might be dis
charged employees of the Fire Department,
who are doing this in order to hamper the
work of their successors and bring odium
upon the administration IN the event of a
FIRE. 1t is claimed that it is this effort on
the part OF some one to injlre the working
of the Fire Department that has caused
the Police Commissioners 10 decide upon
sn increased police force.
The situation here with regard 10 fires