The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-16
SUPREME COURT VACANCY.
SPECULATIVE ON JUSTICE NAIL.
LER'S SUCCESSOR.
Various Names Mentioned for The Peel.
tion-The Proposed Exsrs Session Of
CoBgress-virginia Csses-Washisgton
NeMa and Capital Topics.

Copgress-virginia Csses-washisgtsn
News and Capital Topics.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Oct. Special. i
There is, even this early, talk about the
probable successor to the late Justice Nil.
Ter Of the Supreme Court. No new nance
are mentioned, for all those put down or In
the way OF possible selection were spoken
OF when the vacancy which was filed by
the appointment Of Mr.. Brewer, Of Mis-
souri, existed. For instance, some people
think that Attorney General Miller
will be the man chosen. There
Il no doubt that Mr.. Harrison
would like to elevate his old law partner
to the Supreme Court bench, but be 10
doubtless aware OF the fact that be 10 una
BILE TO do so. II is true that he might nomi-
nate him, but the rub would come IN confir-
nation bv the Senate. and that could not DO
accomplished FOR the simple reason that
Senator Edmunds, who 10 the chairman OF
Judiciary Committee. TO which the nomina-
ton would be referred, would prevent
senatorial sanction being given to Il.
4 Mr. Edmunds is very jealous about Milling
vacancies on the Supreme Court bench, and
he has made no secret OF his opinion that
become one OF the nations begowned ex-
Founders and interpreters OF the law.
There are not few people who think that
General Noble, the present Secretary Of the
Interior, will be JusticeMiller's successor.
lie and Mr.. Harrison are old friends. They
served in the same regiment during the
war, and Mr.. Harrison has high opinion
OF his former comrade In arms. But thereis
already member OF the court from Mis-
/ walfar (.rgsham Af In-
diana, political opponent OF Mr..
Harrison within the Republican par
", il spoken OF. Mr.. Gresham
is prominent candidate for the Republican
nomination for the Presidency. IL IL sug-
gested that Mr.. Harrison would like TO get
rid Of him as a political factor by making
HIM Justice Of the Supreme Court.
That is hardly likely, as any ono
who knows the calibre OF the
President will say. lie is not large enough
to pursue such course. lie would never
think Of going through The process known
TO the English or "kicking an opponent up
stairs" lie would willingly kick one down
IL he could do 80 safely, but he never would
think Of doing otherwise. The names OF
none other than those mentioned
are now discussed by the gossips In con-
necton with the Supreme Court vacancy.
but there IL time enough for that, even "
the ts IL II uuutictoOu uC Wtts
makes an early appointment. While on
this subject IL may be said In general way
that the Northwestern people will come for
ward with "A candidate. They say that
they ought 10 have representative on tho
Supreme Court bench, and will do their best
to get one there. But, really, since the ad-
mission OF new States out there, nothing
worth the having has shown up that tho
Northwest did not put In claim for II.
ExTRA-sEssIoN TALK.
A member OF the Cabinet said today that
while the subject OF aD extra session OF
Congress was still in allegiance, be did not
think that one would be CALLED. lie
gave the further information that
the President, Secretary Blaine, aud
Secretary Tracey were opposed 10 such
course. That certainly ought TO show
which will be the winning hand, for Blaine
and Tracey have more influence with
| Mr.. Harrison than all the rest Of
| the Cabinet put together. They evidently
see that 10 call Congress In extra session
would work more 10 the detriment than to
the advantage Of the Republican party po-
liticalIy. And IL Is only because OF politics
that the calling OF an extra session ID
| n o0ted.
GOODS IN BONDED WAREHOUSES;
Assistant Secretary Spaulding. OF the
| treasury DcptTtnfcut uab Wfittco ~ ttltst
| to the collectors OF customs NJ the various
large Offices. in which he holds that mer-
chandise remaining In warehouse under
| bond more than one year prior To the LIST Of
August last. Is liable 10 the additional duty
OF ten per cent. prescribed by the
revised statutes when withdrawn for
consumption after that date. This
decision is to apply &C. all merchandise SIM
ilarly situated. The letter in conclusion
la. ..f xxfttA
| drawal OF such merchandise so situated 10
assess and collect the additional duty, and
IN case Of any withdrawal heretofore made
without such payment, the collectors are
directed to cause the entries 20 he reliaui-
dated and to take the necessary steps for
the collection Of the duty still due the Gov
ernment.
SOUTHERN CITIES AND TOWNS.
The census office to-day announced the
following population statistics Of cities and
townsi Montgomery, 2l,Ts0; in
crease, 5.O,7. Population OF kentucky,
| 1, 800, ,i36: increase, 2f9,Ii6. Alabama,
2y,ils; increase, $50. Houston, Tex,
27.ill; increase, I0.s9s. Pensacols, Fla,
II, ISL; increase, 4,yOl.
VIRGINIA CASES IN sUfREaE COURT.
J The October term of The Supreme CouIt
has commenced. Among the cases on its
docket are the following Virginia cases; w.
). Garner Jr., ct al, against the county Oi
Patrick (piaintiffs in error; X. L. Noight 4
: Co. against l.. T. Wright plaintiffs In
eror); Hoffman, Lee x Co. against Will
liam j. OVERLY, ct al; John Tyler against
Sarah G. Savage; the city Of Richmond
: against the First National Bank Of Rich
moni; J. Catlett Gibson against William
II. Peters, receiver, &C.; John Brimmer,
. Jr., sergeant, &c, against William Reb-
man. and Pat. Callan against John W.
Bransford, treasurer, &c.
HUME ENDORSED M REPvBLIcANs.
The candidacy OF Mr.. Frank Hume, who
wants to represent the Eighth Virginia die.
? trict In Congress, was iDdorsed last night
by the Malone Virginia Republican Asso
n citation, and the members Of the associa
ton pledged themselves to support him,
The other Virginia Republican Association
also met last night, and after discussing \
: how means might be provided which would
enable all members Of the association to u
A home TO vote, decided to request all Virgins
. voters to hold a conference at the D stree
E Armory next Monday evening.
CAPITAL. NOTES.
The following pensions were granite,
: yesterday: Original Invalid, James Kin
Z. erney, National Military Home. Increase
! Hanson Ballard, Portsmouth,; JohI
u Fleming, Portsmouth. Origlna! widow
j. Sarah, widow Of George washingtol