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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
THE WEEKLY TIMES.

THE WREKLY TIMES, containing the news OF
she week in moro condensed form, ono year,
S1.00 in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
THE TIMES.

All papers sent ont Of the city must be paid for
nyarably in advance.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18

Minority Interests of the Georgia Central
Act
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-18
Tho Shutters Predicted.

ON yesterday mornings TIMES.
4 will be interesting to watch for few days
,or the course OF the World-that fearless
Usher OF oil the news" and a vast deal
nf-to see how near the shutters arc to this
attious. nigh-blazing but callow tallow-dip
" an editor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

70 the relief Of prisoners who are without
triais "'eans to provide adequately for their
thSs ,,. aae VIII open the case for the defence
~ ns NJ. 70 Mr. Brooke's motion was significant.
I re ssio ne could zee no great reason why Mr..
D.oMe should want to study the evidence with
my special scrutiny in order TO say what facts he
isaS" upon IN behalf OF the prisoner "Of course
sald the Judge IF what you want to do is to
euII up, can see why you should desire TO look
owe. the evidence" Maybe We do Your Honor
salo MI Brooke. Your Honor gave extraordi-
nary latitude to the prosecution when 1t opened.
! never In my life listened to such q speech as
was made by the Assistant Distr1ct-Attorney on
the occasion OF the opening OF trial as was
mace py the Assistant Dstrict-Attorney In this
case. 1t was summing up. and nothing but
summing up" Mr. Nicoll did not like this. and
repneo that there never had been in his ex-
perience case In which the preliminary decla-
ration OF the State had been thoroughly
proved But the Judge agreed with Mr.. Brooke
ana said II will adjourn II Mr. Brooke wishes
me to, and I will allow Mr.. Chanler just az
much freedom Of speech as was permitted to
the Assistant DistrictAttorney, whose remarks
l am bound to say. were extraordinary"
Mr.. Mcintyre listened to these observations
without Offering a personal reply: but he said
arterward that II anybody else had been en-
gagged he was. In the ferreting out OF
mans career and had found that he had been
the unpublished author Of eight or ten murders
that other person would have found II as din
cult as he did TO restrain his honest indigna-
tion. In the light of this statement 1t does not
seem probable that the prisoner will take the
stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
FOR CHANGES IN POSTAL METHoDS-THE ARI-
,o~. crArEuOoD RIII,

FOR CHANGES IN POSTAL METHoDs-THE ARR
IONA STATEHOOD BILL.
Washington Dec 1.-THE monotonous round OF
roll calls in the effort to secure quorum and then
10 induce that quorum to take up the Arizona En-
ablIne act consumed both the time and the pa
tience OF the House to-day. Finally "ehera'
Wheeler said that as 1t was evident that the Ike
nublicans were hlibustering. he would move that
the House adjourn and the motion prevailed
The only important action in the House previous
70 calling up this question was the passage OF a
bill from the Dockery Commits sion. abolisning a the
postal note, reducing the fees for money orueIs
and nrovidng FOR a more expeditions way OF
handling accounts In the Postoice Department n,.
IN. schedule OF money-order fees proposed by TINS
bill Is as follows: Not exceeding " 90 cents.
from e. 20 10 s. s cents: from s. to So cents.
from SO to $50 10 cents; from 81, to ~ - cents:
from SEQ to $40 Il cents; from so to 20 ds cents.
from 80 to $50 90 cents: from $50 to 30 . cents,
from s7j 10 500, - cents 1t also extends tne
privilege OF Issuing money orders TO small Offices
now allowed to Issue only postal notes
IL was agreed that the time after the cohsluera-
ton morning hour each day should be given up 10
the Arizona Statehood bill uptil the bill was as
posed of, but the proceedings OF the nfst day IN
this line were not encouraging. AT 3:p the House
adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
4 ZIG ICE CROP rs LIKELY
THE COLD WEATHER HAS SET IN EARLY AND
SEEMS LIKELY TO HOLD

THE COLD WEATHER HAS SET IN EARLY AND
SEEMS LIKELY TO HOLD.
To Judge from the present weather Indications.
New Workers need have alarm about the Ice
supply next summer The cold weather has set
In earlier this season than for number or years
mast 4 thin coating OF ice has covered the Hudson
River from Kingston all the way up 10 Albany.
and unless there Is great moderation IN the
weather the river will be frozen solid from bana
10 bink at thickness OF from ten 10 nfteen hches
before the middle OF January. In case OF a fhaw'
however this first formation OF Ice VIII become
broken up and will make extremely hard cutting
on account of the uncvenness. \ Tribune reporter
saw n number of icemen YESTERDAY, ana the opinion
was prevalent among them that the cold snap
would last sufficiently long to form substantial
covering OF ice on Hudson River which could
NOT he broken up in the first thaW. -
one OF them said to the reporter: Many
reopc seem to have the idea that we cemen are
always looking for an excuse TO put up tae price
Of Ice The fact OF the matter Is. 10 one reJolces
more AT a good ice harvest than the iceEen tnehi-
selves There Is nothing disastrous TO our pusi-
moss as a poor Ice crop. We are only too glad 10
enlarge the market for ice, and that can only pc
done by lowering the price. Three summers ago,
lien there was an ice famine. a number OF Ice
COMPANIES were ruined. and the strongest were only
able to pull through by their heavy financial PACK,
ing The Indications at present are tnat We VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
DELAY IN MR.. HORNBLOwERS CASE.
no ACTION TAKEN by THE SENATE JUDICIARY
coMMrTTEE-THE FIGHT AGAINST
JUDGE SIMoNrON.

COMMTTTEE-JHE h"+'A.'S'
JUDGE sIMoNroN
Washington Dec IA (SpeciaD.-The nomination OF
William II. Hornblower OF New-York. to be an
Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court sui hahss
Are II was said with positveness which admitted
OF little doubt that this nomination would be FAVOR
ably reported the meeting OF the senate Juuica'S
Committee held to-day. but when the committee
adjourned nothing had been done. various eN-
cuses were given one being that the committee
desired n full attendance before acting. ana this
could not be had without the presence of Mr. Teher'
who is now on his way from Mexico. where ne
has been studying the silver question. Mr. Teller
will be in his seat Monday. and an effort VIII De
made to dispose OF this nomination then
So far there has been effort TO test the sense
NJ the committee on this most important hoHH"h-
,,on There was nothing to-day but an unusual
auoun, NJ talk and the reading OF some letters
from New-York people. both for ana against the
confirmation Of Mr.. Hornblower. Nhhe II Is as
serted by leading members OF the committee tHl'
Mr. Hornblower will be confirmed soon. the tihe
was consumed In attempt on the part OF Demo-
Gratis 10 draw out Republicans. and oounter-eHort
81, tho mart OF Republican members of the COM
,o,,taa IN comrel "A disclosure OF Views on the other
side The Republican members VII ko'9 TOT tn b a
an, trouble over the nomination the Democrats
must settle their own disputes without iseiupucah
a nho aciop as long % possible does seem
ns If action could be pcsiponsi muGn Tmsel tb
committee will I've held ,.,,o,
,rha nomination OF AIR. Poucher to be nted
c,.s itfornev Tor the Northern District of New
York which was referred to the same conmi 1
~, the cnairman at the next meeting a pretty
fight is on however - an outgrowth OF tne ap
,,oirtment OF jude simonton 10 the place on nc
Enieral bench In the IVth Judicial Dlstric' he.i
by the late Judge Bond. Of Baltimore. The S1 1
CarolIna delegation IN Congress. with the poSslpc
oxcerfion OF Mr. Brawey, Is up IN arms over the
appointment and Senator irby Will c3nGuci, t n
administration The opposition 70 judge Slmon,oh
is on personal grounds. lie is said TO nave onehdeu
Gently rendered in his South Carolina circuit Inc
most prominent case Of this Kind was , one con,
earning the rights Of railroads under the Interstate
Commerce act In which he decided that the STATE
could not control their operations ana prevent mem
fror, bringing whskey into the state. written
nrotest against the appointment, signed by a num-
ber ~ Renresentatves will be laid before the CON
n,,tee hui the indca lions are that Judge SimoHon
viii be confirmed without much delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
FINE FURNITURE.
Uusurunssed Holiday Opportunities mt
FIinfs.

While nearly every Is hunting for suitable Christmas
presents IL should be forgotten that Geo e. Fiin'
Co. Nos 103 100 and JOS West Fourteenth street mas
very large stock OF furniture from which TO select THIS
does not mean that this popular house has simply the
regular line everyday household needs 1t means hat
the firm carries splendid ell this ard varied
assortment Of things made especially for e glad
Christmas time Is selling them at prices that II
confidently believes are unparalleled In the New-forh
market.
They are made from the FIRMS own special de-
signs and cannot obtained other establishment
in the city OF large and varied assortment
Of Garner cbars fancy tables FIVE o'clock tables In
all woods and tasteful designs. There also music
cabinets sideboards extension tables bookcases desks
and hundreds o. things that everybody wants.
II ones the antique there old chairs
ana other furniture forefathers of the coun
try. Also tastefuily upholstered parior suits elegant
bedroom SETS etc. which going at great reduction
regular priccc In fact md In this large ana
complete establishment whatever may b. desired In the
Ny Of regular furniture and novelties suitable for gifts
This house making greater display this year than
~. and l. giving svsy purchaser satisfaction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
rorEyIg LOST TO THE WORLD.
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
Eyes. I wrote play once, said the reporter u
the long brown overcoat rofilling his pipe;
did IL ever get out on your inquired the 70
porter with the Pete Mccoy nose.
P"f wrote ito said the other, under an insprae
ton such as comes to man only once or twice 10
otVera YOU doing IL on a bst?" asked the re-
porter with the big opal in his necktie. 'or how
II put that play in a drawer after had written
tt 90. -. -. ,o,t..
And it's there YETI" suggested the night police
reporter. l., 49,. ,x h.o,,r
mister rasped match across the sole OF MS snoe,
In his pine and looked with gloomy. lack-lustre
eve at the smoke curling sluygishly above Ms
head ,,, - a,a .,o,w,y
..the mice got at Il and ate up the third act-ano
II didn't rewrite 1t. The inspiration never came
again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
STRIKERS And EMPLOYERS FIRM
PUBLIC AID SOUGHT FOR oLNEYYILLE OPERA
TIYES-NO CHANGE IL THE DAN
pr-RY SITUATION

PUBLIC AID SDlbuI rOf. oi>Si fiS''i' - 1870
TIYES-No CHANGE IL THE DAN
BURY SITUATION.
Providence Dec. 1.-THE unemployed Olneyvhie
operatives have determined to apply TO the pubic
moor Department for relief and to-day petition 10
the Mayor ard Board OF Aldermen OF this city
IL b.lng circulated for signatures. 1t sets forth
that the persons are In need and can be no longer
SUPPORTED by private charity There Is 10 change
in the situation. Chairman McGuy returned from
Woonsocket this morning, where he had collected
over 500 ard had received promises Of weekly aid
He SAYS that the action cf the Fletcher manage
ment is locking out the help after an alleged agree
ment had been reached has aroused sympathy 'or
the strikers, and he Is receiving promises OK ala
from various sources. No manifesto to the nIDIc
has been issued, bur there Is one in PREPARATION
Danhury. Conn, Dec. 1t-There Is sun no chaal.se
in the lockout situation. and both sides are nrm.
their factory Monday as an independent SHOP.
Beltairc I.urch 4; Co. viii reopen Monday r. II
unlon shop but the hattcrs. Executive C"In'nittre
viii not permit the firms old cmrlcycs 10 go peek
TO work except certain conditions. and WI,
frame the agreements uBder which the men VIII
citation that this firm would reopen as u chose:
# :, settlement of the labor tToupi.5 Was n"t
cached I'm two weeks The hatt;rE nrin or JCdu "
Dunning OF Bethel. discharge" al OF its hn'sners
this morning. because OF "a agreement over IN,
hill of rrces recently entered into. the firm wanted
fused About fifty men are out, and TIE rest or
HE omrloves may leave through sympathy The
firm EMPLOYS 200 hands. This trouble has no con-
nectlon with the Danbury lockout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
MINOR BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.

Washington Dec. 14-In the Senate to-day the
House bill for the repeal Of the Federal Eiec-
ton laws was reported back from the Committee
nm privileges and Elections. with minority report
from Senator's Hoar Mitchell Ore), Higgins ana
Chandler and placed on the calendar
a resolution for the appointment OF a select COM
mittee on the Fords Theatre disaster and the COM
pcnsation to be allowed to the sufferers was us
,,uss-d for two hours and finally agreed 10. .
At the close Of the days session the question OK
CHI .nbor nd from one OF the elevators gave rise
TO rather breezy discussion, i which Mr. Black
burn the Chairman OF the Committee on Nules,
avowed himself the sole authority for the order
and defended It's propriety. Mr. Pefer's resolution
on the subject was referred to the Committee on
Rules and the senate adjourned until Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
MORE SILVER LEGISLATION
Mr.. VOORHEES, INTRODUCES A BILL IN
THE SENATE
1T PROVIDES FOR COMING THE sEIGNIoIAGE
AND RENEW NC SILVER PURCHAsEs-TIIE
MEASURE SIMILAR TO THE CAR
IrsLEGORMAN COMPROMISE
fnY TELEGRAPH T0 TIE TRIBUNE)

MEASURE SIMILAR TO THE CAR
LrsLEGoRMAN COMPROMISE.
rr TELEGRAPH to THE rnIBuNE.)
Washington. Dec Ex-senator Voorhees, took
today a first step toward making good his
PROMISES of last summer that, the unconditional
repeal OF the purchase clause Of the Sherman act
once secured ne would try in all seriousness 10
do something to benefit silver" Many OF Mr..
Voorhees, Democratic colleagues were disposed
to scott at his pledges as mere bait Tor votes 10
carry through the Administrations repeai pro-
gramme, and the more sceptica boldly asserted
that the passage OF the Wilson Repeal bill would
end all possible hope of further financial legisla-
ton by the Lid Congress. Mr.. Clevelands
frank dsapproval of any further tinkering with
the silver problem conveyed to Congress IN MS
recent annual message confirmed the Democratic
doubters in their distrust Of Mr.. Voorhees, oblg-
Ing prophecies and sangune promises
The Indiana statesman does not seem dscour-
aged, however by Mr. Clevelands blunt notice
that no further silver legislation will be welcome
during this Administration, and he brought for-
ward to-day with some confidence measure
which proposes after coming all the seignioraSe
now In the Treasury arising from purchase, :.
under the Bland and Sherman acts, actuany 70
renew silver-bullion purchases and silver coinage
at the rate OF 100000 month The bill miro 70,
duced also provides for the withdrawal OF al. al,
a
than $40 and the issue OF silver coins or silver
certificates to replace them. Finally 1t author-
ICES another international conference for the pur-
pose Of fixing II possible. universal ratio pe
tween silver and gold
Mr.. Voorhees's new bill does not differ ma
terialIy from the so-called Carlisle-Gorman
"compromise." which, though approved by the
Secretary of the Treasury and accepted In soou
faith by thirty eight Of the forty-hve Democrats
In the Senate. was unceremoniousy tnlo"s
overheard by President Cleveland because OF
the unyielding opposition to 1t of the Repuoilcan
supporters Of repeal The proposition 10 corn
the senorage and to resume bullion purchases
Is not likely to commend itself now any mort
favorably to friends of sound finance thah IL
did In October and 1t Is. perhaps. not too much
"comnromise'' Of the extra session difficult
10 force upon Congress and the Executive TINS
winter as il was during the exciting struggle OF
last fall The bill will go to the committee Oh
Einance which NAV or may not take time 10
report II before beginning its prospective wresue
with Tariff Reform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

have one OF the hes, ice harvests we have had
in number OF years The cod weather n snsb SCI
way as 10 lead Us to belize. from our long ex-
perience in matter, that IL has G2s 70 Ss,
ANYWAY lor.y enough to give a gocu ice 'Ai''''
TO the people IN this city. ,,.- ,o,ar and
The waters here seem to be sroTIs thing ten ten
wears aCo for the HUDSON River 70 De wen to-,
in by Thanksgiving Day. Now, bechuIss mere ~
Albany in the middle of December we regard II al
an unusually encouraging sign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Senate has confirmed
the following nominate lions:
Charles w Dsbney jr.. Of Tennessee. to be AS
sstant Secretary OF Agriculture at.
Commodore Francis VI. Ramsay to be Cn'et OF
tho Rureau OF Navigation. Navy Department
Marcelius l.. Davis OF Arkansas. United STATES
Consul Mt Merida, Mexico. , .,
Commissioner vi, o.u,-,,s
sone- OF Navigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
TO ExTERMINATE A WESTERN PEST.

Washington, Dec. 1i.-Senator Hansbroush or
North Dakota will ask for "a small appropriation
of 81 200 to destroy enemy In comparison win
which he says. the rsvages OF pleurc-pneumonia De-
insignificant. About fifteen years ago tne Rus
sian thistle brought this country IN some
faxseel by immigrant who settled IN the norm, as
spread until 1t to-day covers and nfests an area
aggregating 5000 square miles This ares Is n tne
most fertile portions of North and south Dakota,
Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and wyoming; ~
Is cactus In character, and 90 full OF tnorny spes
by the roots before its seeds rpen and II permtte9
to spSead viii Mr.. Hansbrough says cause the ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
of some of the finest Of these Western counties to
become barren and fruitless.
MIR. LYMAN NO LONGER PRESIDENT.

Mr. PROCTOR NOW AT THE HEAD OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION.
Washington, Dec. 14-Commssioner Lyman. OF
the Civil Service Commission, has resigned as presi-
dent Of the commission and has beeen succeeded
in the presidency by Commissioner Proctor Mr..
LYMAN will remain member Of the commission.
II was stated to-day by Commissioners Roose-
welt and Proctor that Mr.. Lymans resignation was
intimation on the subject had been received from
President Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
He TOOK NOTHING.
Free Press

r,.o,, The Detroit Free Press.
rio. a,ce boy wanted a job In an Office. and he
The ONE 20 be well Recommended.
was DUu asked his prospective employer after ask
wen Of questions as to his qualifications.
IN! !nSxo YOU honestT'
"You bet am,
"you won't ne
nor lake . With e tn. las. p.e. wa. dan.
~ Is vacation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

A CREW THOUGHT TO HAVE PERIsHED.
rdg,rtown Mass Dec 1.-THE huh Of the
schooner MAJ, Lymburner OF Bangor has drifted
ashore 1T Edgartown, South Beach. she Ieft
Tarpauia Cove December 0. Her cargo Wa
lumber for New-York. and Captain ticKett anu n's
crew aye SUPPOSED TO have perisned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15
THEIR RESERVATIONS CALLED FOR.

THE PLACE OF NAVAL OFFICER WILLIS AMONG
OTHERS WANTED ny Mr. CARLISLE.
Washington Dec 4-Secretary Carlisle To-Day
by direction OF the President called for the res'sna-
tons Of twenty-four Presidential officers IN the
Treasury service. The names are as follows
Theodore B. Willis. Naval Oficer at New fork'
Joseph c. Biglin. Assistant Appraiser, New-forK'
O. C. Bosbyshell. Superintendent OF Mint. phNa-
dephia: Charles F. Kimba Appraiser, Detroit
Mich: Eben F. Rand. Appraiser Portland Me-
w H. Alexander, Surveyor OF Customs. Omaha
Neb., H C. Macarthur Surveyor of Customs I'm
coin. Neb.; John j. Ridgeway. Surveyor OF Gus
toms Philadelphia; Amor Smith. jr.. surveyor OF
Customs Cincinnati Milton Weidler. Collector o.
Internal Revenue, District % Oregon; John lngie
Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels. EVans
vile Ind: Thomas J. Powers. Naval officer; Pnna-
dephia; E. r. Gunby, Collector OF Customs, tampa
Fla Robert Smalls, Collector OF customs, beau
fort s. C.; J. II. Devereaux. Collector OF customs
brunswick Ga. Robert Hancock. j.. Collector o. On
Customs. Nowberne. S. c.; T. Jeiferscn Jarret.
Collector OF Customs, Petersburg, Va: IhomaS v
Cooper Collector OF Customs Phlladepnia; VIII
lam + Eopper Collector of Customs, Perth Ampo!.
n j.; John Price. Collector OF customs, Soni.Is
Point n J.: Franklin b. Goss, Collector OF JUS ,
toms Rarnstabe. Mass; John H.. CoS5sns, Eo-
ector Of Customs. Newport. l.; Jonn VI. r SaIey
batch Supervising Inspector OF Steam Nesseis
Cincinnati ,.a t,lri, TT
secretary Carlisle today appointed Edwn n
Corey of New-York. Deputy Collector or Cuseonls
nj New-Ycrk at 5000 a year In place OF Charies
A. Burr. resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

THE TREASURY REPORT NEXT TUESDAY.
Washington. Dec. n-Secretary Carlisles report
will II t. semi-ofcially stated. be sent to Congress
next Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

Theodore b. Willis, of Brooklyn Naval Officer
OF this port has held Office for four years under
appointment by President Harrison he assumed
the duties of the Office in October. 1889. but MS
TORN, really extends Until January "a he was con-
frmed in that month Mr. Wits Is an active Ne-
publican and was formerly Supervisor Or the FIRST
Ward He was chairman of the Republican cam
palgn Committee in 1887 and 1888. He Is mem
Der OF the Brooklyn Union League 'iup anu 'he
Brooklyn Republican Cluo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

Silver Novelties.
A Store Full Of Them.
Tie clasp. &c Scarf pins. SOC Mentho'S'
1925 Emer!es 81. Carriers. $3.50 suspend
ers, $3.50 Scissors s2.75 Book marks o'c
Penholders, 81. Penknives. 81. Hat pins 0Vc'
Send for catalogue.
Open Evenings.