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ported by an influential ecclesiastical
party, with which, it is believed, Pope
Leo is in sympathy. BY sending Vanu-
tell to Bologna he is removed from the
intrigues of Rome. and his friends will
have Il free hold to labor in his behalf.
Vanutelli is an Italian and was born in
1884.
The prospective popo comes of fam
lily that has won very high honors at
the vatican. Scrafini and his no less
celebrated brother, Cardinal Vinccnzo
Vanutelli, are both members of the So
cred college, and it is said that this is
the first instance on record where two
members of the same family have been
SO highly honorcd by pontiT. Serafino
is credited with having brought about
an understanding between Bismarck
and the pope which led to the settle
mcnt of the kulturkampf, the great dis
putc between the vatican and the Ger
man government.
Tho occasional rllmors of Pope Leo's
failing hcalth-hc is now cighty-three
years OF age make the question OF the
papal succession very interesting one
at this time
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flied for the position to which he has
been nominated"
Judge Jackson's present position ms
circuit judge insured him $4,000 a year
for life. He has said that he was not
consulted about his promotion, but
that, of course, lie would resign his scat
on the circuit bench for one on the
bench of the supreme court.
He is of medium height and stout.
His eyes are clear blue-gray. His face
is always smooth-shavcn, with the ex-
ception of gray imperial, known in
Tennessee Us "chin whiskcr." In the
Senate he was II member of the Judiciary
committee, and he has always been con-
sidered good lawyer and an able
Judge. He is very studious quiet and
unassuming, and has won friends by
his gentleness of manner
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05
LAMAR'S SUCCESSOR.
rho Democratic Supreme Court Justice
Selected by sIr. Harrison.

The democratic supreme Court Justice
Selected by aIr. Harrison.
Howell Edmunds jackson, of Nash
Vile, Tenn, whom President Harrison
has nominated to succeed the late
Judge Lamar on the bench of the
United States supreme court, is in his
siNty-second year. lie was born at
Paris, Tenn, April s, 1882.
lie lived at jackson. Tenn. in his
youth and was graduated from the East
Tennessee college 1T the age of sixteen.
lie spent two years at the University of
Virginia. and when twenty-four wears
Did was graduated from the Lebanon
law school. Then he began TO prac-
tice law. Three years later he moved
his law library to Memphis In 1876 he
went back to jackson to live and prac-
ticc law.
He served two terms by appointment
upon the supreme court bench of his
state and was once defeated in a nom
mating convention for the same posi-
ton. In 1850 lie was elected 10 the
state house of representatives on a
state credit platform. His associates
elected him to the United States senate
rs Il democrat. He took his seat March
4. 1851 He served with benjamin IIar-
rison in the senate, aud the friendship
formed between the two men at that
time was never broken.
President Cleveland appointed him
United States circuit judge in the Ten
ncsscc and Ohio circuit, March 5, 1887.
Mr.. Cleveland said last week that he
regarded Judge lacllson's promotion as
splendid appointment.
II have Il high regard for Judge Jack
son." said the prcsidcnt-elect. 'lle was
in the senate when ] appointed him to
The bench. and he is in every way quail
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05
ID NOKE STREET RAILWAY
Ia SCHEDULE.
SALEM DUMMY LINE.

EAST. WEST.
Lv. Salem. Ar. Roanoke lv Roanoke Ar. Salem
o:lo m. 6:45 am. 7:15 am. 7:45 q. u.
o:oo am. $3.50 am. S:45 am. 9:l5 a. NJ.
9:3O q. m. 1000 a.m.10:15 am. 10:45 a. m.
l1:00 pm. 1880 p.m.11:45 p.m.12:15 p. N.
1851 pm. 100 pm. lis pm. LAS p. m.
300 pm. 2:30 pm. 2:45 DIN. 3:15 D. no.
$3.50 pm. 400 pm. Ais pm. 4:45 o. M
Sis p. m. 5:45 pm. 6:15 pm. 6:45 o. m .
7:15 pm. 7:45 pm. 9:45 pm. 1918 p. 10 4.
N. B.-Theater nights last train leaves
Roanoke at 10:45; arrives Salem 11:15 o.
M. Sundays, the first run is omitted.
Trains leaving Roanoke at s:45 a. m
and AIS p. m. on Salem dummy line will
have baggage car attached for carrying
drummers' trunks, general baggage and
merchandise, beginning May s5.
vINTON ELECTRIC LINE.
Leave Roanoke.
GOO IN. 10:40 am. $500 pm. 7:2O =. IL. .
$40 I'm. 11:20 q. m. 400 p. m. 500 D. M.
7:20 a.m.12:00 M. 4:40 pm. $40 o. M +,
500 a.m.12:4O pm. $50 I'm. geo D. M.
$40 am. 1:20 pm. 500 pm. 1000 D. No .
$3.50 am. 200 pm. GAO p.m .10:40 p. m.
1000 am. 2:40p pm.
WE. CARR, General Manager.
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Same Old story.

News Editor--EIcre's a dispatch from
Swamptown, saying a citizen was mur-
dered, and asking if we want particu-
lars
Managing Editor-No. Just add that
the people are securing the country for
the murdcrcrs, and if caught they will
probably be lynched by the infatuated
populace. That's all the particulars
there ever are in such cases.-N. Y.
Weekly
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Clergyman-Laziness is the begin
ming of all trouble, and it is your duty.
my good woman, to accustom youI
children to hard work from an early
age.
Parishoner-You'rc quite right, sir,
and SO far as my little Johnny is con.
cerned no one can say that he is lazy,
for he's kept busy all day fetching beer
for his father Fliegcndc Blaetter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05
A Novel Sensation.

Miss Ccntmillcs-No, Mr.. Cashlcss.
Why did you imagine l would marry
you?
Charley Cashlcss-I never thought so.
Miss Ccntmillcs-Then, why did YOU
ask me?
Charley Cashless--I wanted to see
how man feels who has just lost .
hundred thousand dollars. Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05
4 Little Too Polite.

Strange LADY, beg your pardon
but heard you mention Mrs. Upper
tens name, and I know she has been
very sick. Can you tell me how she is?
conference.-the is dead
Strange Lady-Thanli you.
Lady's Friend lin Il whisper)-IIor
rors! You should not have said thank
you. That gentleman is Mrs. Upper,
tens physician.-N. Y. Weekly.
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i Green IIorcirncr.

First Boy-Thc paper says that wher
some train robbers started to rob the
passengers out west, 4 man jumped up
an knocked EN- down, and kicked en-
ont.
Second Boy-Gucss he must a-bccr
some immigrant wot hadn't been Twin
in a free country long enough 10 &c,
scarcd.-Good News.
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tirent ScIlelne.

Clerk (at stationcr's)-Who was that
curlous-looking man that just went out
of here with five cents worth of carbon
paper?
Customcr-He's q detective. He prob
ably wants to trace Il criminal.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
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Expecting Too Much.

Lieutenant (dictating his report)-
You are getting behind again, Private
Fromble; clever shorthand writer
should always keep two sentences
ahead. Blacttcr.
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A Good Idea.

Young Bride ION the train)-I do hope
that the passengers won't find ont that
we have just been married.
Hell can fix that. When we near o
tunnel I'll go into the smoker-Brook.
lyn Life.
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His Gastronomic Habits.

"Do you cat anything usually before
going to bed?" asked DIR. Parcsis of his
patient.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Cumso. 81
eat breakfast, dinner and supper as o
regular thing. Jury.
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Still Unsettled.

Facetious Fricnd-Well, have you and
your wife yet settled as to who is speak
err of the house?
Young Husband-Not yet. We usu-
ally occupy the chair togcthcr.-Iudian
apolis Journal.
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In Boston,.

Tourist-I'd like conveyance this
afternoon at four o'clock.
Liveryman-Yes,s sir. Do You mean a
vehicle, or q blank legal form for the
conveyance Of real cstate?-Harpere
Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05

There's Chappy back from his shoot
ing party; ! don't suppose it was a
bowling success"
"Oh yes it was; he pcppercd Cholly
and Freddy. "-Truth.
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Hcttcr Than Nothing.

Servant-Plcasc, sir, the coal is all
out
Mr.. Wearie-Wcll here's big pile of
dunning letters for that last ton. Burn
them.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05

ID. MORGAN, the Shoemaker. Makes and re-
pairs all kinds OF boots and shoes at 1Q4 Nelson
street, opposite market house. Sstises ctiol
guaranteed
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PRACTICAL HORsEsHOER.

d.: HALEY Greats all diseases OF horses feas,
Fourth ave., between Jefferson and Horny sts.
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ROANOKE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, No.
Salem avenue.
Nv. LINRBACK ucceesor to Eutslor 81 ssla,,
avenue.
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PLUMBING. GAS

PLUMBING, GAs-FITTING, 40.
~ South Jefferson Street.
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DRACTICAL STAIR BUILDER
j. j. GARRY

J.J. GARRY,
Corner Roanoke street and Salem avenue.
Refercnces-E. II. Stewart DR.. j. D. Kirk q
M. Daniel. Architects holland Il dc Saussn re
Guetaf Bottiger Wilson q Huggins, r. u wa
ter. Contractors and Builders j. r. Barbour,
w. Shields Ii Pollard Mahoney Brns., SO
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05

OLD papers for the next week at 10
cents per hundred.
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SEWING MACHINE,

sOAVEN0ER AND GARBAGE WORE
PRYOR WOODSON, 923 Fourth ave. n. ",
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STEAM LAUNDRIEs.
DIXIE. Franklin and Second SITS, tel. 1877.

sTENOGRAPHERS s. TYPEwRITzR4,
q. M. HOGSETT, room u Masonic Temple.
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TRANSFER COMPANIES.
ROANOKE TRANSFER COMPANY, P4ekaxs
Room. South jefferson Ct. tel. 119.
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n ~ o. ROUTE.
CllESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY,
THE WORLDS FAIR SCENIC ROUTE.

Twelve hours quicker than any other line to
Cincinnati, Louisville and points West The
popular route to Richmond, Va.
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PHOTOGRAPHS.

8. NYBURa, 70 Railroad ave-, 6. o.
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MERCHANT TAILORa.
PAwNBROKERa.

LRwIs. TINES Building.
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sHOENIAKERS.

NEW HOME, j. A. CAMPBELL. Agent, S03
Henry street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05

OPPBNHEIM d CO.'S EXCHANGE cor uors
merco and Campbell streets.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05

w. Il. CLARE Il Co., office 100 Henry stre.,
TINES building, p. o. box 1885. EyerythinS
thst goes into building At mill prices. BY tho
car Dad only.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-03-05
RENTAL AGENTS.

REAL ESTATE.
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CITY MARKET.
CHOICE MEATS.

BRADY (keepe the bcs;),sta q, Market Hoaas
6. u. GAIT, stall No. l sausage speciality.
]. w. HOGAN, Stall 8.
THOMAS NELSON. stall No.
w. N. SALE, stall No. IL.
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LIQUOR DEALERS

HAY, GRAIN, nc.
DANIEL & HOLLADAY, II Kirk, rear i. D.
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CITY DIRECTORY.
OF the Principal Business
Houses Of Roanoke.

The following is published daily for
sne benefit OF strangers and the public
generally. 1t includes all trsdes and
professions and cannot fail to proys Of
interest to all who intend transsosinv
business in Roanoke:
ARCHITECTS.
holland % DE- SAUSSURE, Archi -ec.s h..
sonic Temple. AZ
VIM L. REID, Masonic Temple.
ATTORNEYs-AT-LA
MohUGH n BAKER. Room 500 Terry Building.
BOOTS. SHOES. TRUNKS, Eyn.
!. BAChRACH, "a Salem ave.
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS,
r: j. AMWBG, Terry Building
FRANK *. MAY. Room 40 Terry BuildInp
BUSINESS COLLEGE.
NAT. BUS. COLLEGE, srd ave. & Henry II,
DANDY, nYANFR, FANCY CAKEEAxun
ZOE CREAM FURNISHES,
CATOGNrs. 50 Salem ave.
CLOTHIER, TAILOR AND HATTHH.
JOS. COIN tR. II. Dawson, Manager), q s,Iss,
ave.
CORNICEs. SLATE AND TIN RoOrIxs.
THE ROANOKE ROOFING AND METAL COZ,
NICK COMPANY, Room 70S. Terry Building.
COURT STENOGRAPHER.
CHAS. b. GRAVES, Office room COG Terry Bldg.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
q. W. SISLER, 40T Second st. n o. fcofs,, "a.
kcts, robes, &c), Tel. 100. va
FURNITURE, CARPETS, ETC.
COPPER u STONE, 10 Salem ave. 9. @,
GROCERS.
+. II. WALKER, Campbell st., l door cast OF Je,.
ferson. " va
HARDWARE, WHOLESALE AND RR,
TAIL.
BROWN & JOHNSTON, Il Jefferson .,rec,,
Telephone IS.
HAY, GRAIN, nc.
DANIEL & HOLLADAY, IA Kirk, rear u. D.
LIQUOR DEALERS.
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1sHI1V
n. II. O'MOHUNDRO, 4 S. Jefferson street.
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CURED HAMS, BEEF, LARD, &c,
&. j. KEMP Especially beef tongues), stall "a.
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q TlNsLRY, To- Jefferson a.
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BROWN s. JOHNSTON, II JEFFERSON ,treo,
Telephone IS.
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FRESH FISH, OYSTERS AND PRODUCE,
u. K. ODRLL BROS, City Market.
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acquired = competency. and selling his
farm, bought large part of what is known
- Roberts addition" to Walla Waila, on
which he built the large house, with q
cupola, which 10 such = prominent land
mark ct the head Of Poplar street. where
he resided for many years. In that house
he and his estimabIe wife had the honor,
in 1880, of entertaining President Ruther-
ford B. Hayes and wife. during their visit
to Walla WallA Later they entertained
Gov. Watson G. Squire and wife in their
home during protracted visit made by
them to this city. Other distinguished
visitors were entertained for days by
Mr.. Ward and wife in their spacious
mansion. During the visit Of the Iowa
journalists, some years ago. they were en-
tertained under the spreading trees on Mr..
Wards place by the citizens. Mr.. Ward
was IN earnest Republican. In 1870 he
was the candidate of that party for county
commissioners, when there was little prob
ability of the election of Republican.
He ran ahead of his ticket He was re-
nominated in 1872, and again ran ahead Of
his ticket but was beaten. He was nomi-
mated and elected in 1878. again in 1880
and again in 1882 each time receiving moro
votes than any other nominee for COM
missioner.
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would endure the criticism Of the civilized
world. Therefore the first preliminary 70
fsir decision of the matter on the part Of
the United States is the removal Of any
thing that looks like . gag upon the lips
Or letters on the hands of the people Of
the islands. If the people of these islands.
with reasonable unanimity Of feeling and
action, decide that they desire annexation
or permanent protectorate, the United
States can fairly consider the proposition,
but no negotiations could Be really ~.
garded - free and untrammeled % long
a. the people were practically under the
duress Of provisional government that In
seeming. If not in fact, rested for it, life
on the bayonets OF our marines.
From this point Of view it seems to N
Commissioner Blount has acted with the
calm good sense and equity that marks
sound judicial mind. He believes there II
no danger Of anarchy; If he II mistaken
he can again interfere for the restoration
and maintenance Of order, and in the
meantime he does not intend 70 permit
any hostile interference by any foreign
power. There was an injudicious and un-
seemly haste in the matter Of this Hawai-
Ian business, and it IL altogether better
that our government hasten slowly than
to seem to snatch ct these islands BY TAX
ing advantage Of the snap judgment off
fered by the so-called provisional govern
mont Of Hawaii.
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The Hawaiian problem IL not . party
question. The present situation created
by the withdrawal Of the American tran
sient protectorate 10 one capable Of simple
explanation. The provisional government
originally asked Minister Stevens to place
the government buildings under the pro-
lection Of the American Gag and naval
forces on the plea that it was necessary to
the preservation Of order and the prosec-
ton Of property from a state OF possible
anarchy. Minister Stevens on his own
judgment complied with this request,
moved doubtless by the belief that it was
necessary TO preserve the peace of the
community from . state Of civil war which
would imperil the safety of the property
and lives of the large number Of Ameri-
cans who are resident in the islands. That
10. he believed that some government was
for the time being better than no govern.
ment, and probably until all parties had
time 10 deliberately consider the situation
his action Was prudent.
OF course this American protectorate of
the islands was executed In the general
Withdrawn the moment that our govern
mens decided that the danger con:em-
plated by Minister Stevens bad passed.
Commissioner blount has simply decided
that there is no longer any necessity for
this transient rro;ectorate and so he with.
draws it. leaving the people Of the islands
entirely free from any suspicion of daress,
. sound decision on his part Al the same
time Commissioner Blount rei.erates the
traditional policy Of our government from
ys4s To date. viz: that while the United
Gtates government does not propose 10 in.
terfere in the affairs Of the Hawaiian peo-
pie, il will not brook any hostile interior.
sncs on the part Of any foreign power.
If Commissioner Blonnt is mistaken in
his Judgment that the people of the islands
can peacefully settle their own difficulties:
II tho provisionai government should be
unable 10 preserve order and should Be-
overthrow only to 10 succeeded by Q
mere state Of anarchy. he could. whenever
necessary. again interfere to protect the
interests Of American residents. His idea
10 sound one that the question whether
Hawaii sincerely desires annexation or .
permanent American rro,ecsorats shall
not be wrune from her people by . snap
Judgment; by any sudden stroke Of fac
tson interested In rushing . decision to
Gnail.y which does not represent the real
sentiment of the people.
Ii woaid be exceedingly undignihed a.
well as unjust for q great nation like she
United States TO come into possession Of
these islands either by annexation or By
the erection OF protectoraie. except
under circumstances and conditions thaS
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SPOKANE NOT nxsPoNsrBLE.

fit we're not generally understood that
the Spokane Reriev under IT. Portland man.
agement 10 kept in existence for the sole
purpose Of attempting to 'Oregonise" .
portion Of Eastern Washington. it, attitude
upon various questions Of public inn
portance might have tendency TO mis-
lead people ~ 70 the true condition OF
public sentiment in the thriving city Of
Spokane.
Take for example. its attitude upon the
Anderson railroad bill, . measure in
which the farmers of Eastern Washington
ware vitality interested. Everybody knows
that the people of Spokane were in favor
Of this bill. and everybody knows that the
Rssiew opposed it. The opposition Of the
Rerisw vas. Of course. inspired By . fear
that lower freight rates in the state Of
Washington would have tendency to de
rect business from Portland 70 Seattle and
Tacoma. So long ~ the chain that il at.
tached to the Review collar 10 held In Port
land the people Of the state Of Washington
viii pay little heed to it, amusing vaga-
ries. and Spokane will not be held respon-
oiblo.
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The late George Ingraham Seney, who
died in Brooklyn April z, was we'll known
throughout the country, not only because
of his extensive charitable and other gifts,
but also for tho gigantic railroad enter
prises in which he was interested some
years ago. He was born in Astoria, N. Y,
on May IL, 1920 His father was the lead
ing Methodist clergyman Of that place.
His paternal grandfather was member of
the First congress, and his paternal great
grandfather was James Nicholson. first
commodore Of the United States navy.
Mr.. Seney was educated at Wesleyan uni
versity, Middletown, Conn.,, and at the
University of the City Of New York, being
graduated from the latter institution in
lS47. He began his business career imme.
diately aiterward as paying teller of the
Metropolitan National bank. He was sue
cessful in his numerous financial enter
prises, and became noted for his philan.
thropy. Among his more important gifts
were the following: Wesleyan university,
$3.50, 600; to literary institutions in Geor-
gia, SOS. 600. tho Long Island Historical
Society's library fund, 500. 600; the Seney
hospital in Brooklyn. $4,000; the
industrial schoo! for homeless children,
Brooklyn. $4,000; the Brooklyn eye
and ear infrmary, $25. GOO; the Brooklyn
library. So, 0O0 At the time Of the failure
Of the Metropolitan bank his fortune was
variously estimated at from 1000, 900 to
SO 0OO, 600, of which Sc, 900 900 was said to
have been made in . few years by railroad
operations. Among the notable enter
prises with which he was connected were
the Ohio Central. the Peoria. Evansville &
Decatur, the Erie & Western, the New
York, Chicago & ST. Louis and the East
Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia. One of
Mr.. Seney's greatest operations was the
sale of the New York. Chicago & st. Louis
road. known as the Nickel Plate. to the
yanderbiIts. Mr.. Seney was president of
the Metropolitan bank from 1877 up to the
time of its suspension, May IA. 1884, when
the board OF directors was reorganized and
be was succeeded by Henry L. Jaques.
The failure Of the bank was brought about
by the many other financial disasters
which resulted in the panic Of the spring
Of 1854 Mr.. Seney's gallery OF pictures
was one of the finest in the United States.
There were l37 of them in ali, valued at
$4,000 They were assigned to the bank
and sold at auction. Mr.. Seney had
previously given . number Of valuable
paintings 10 the Metropolitan Museum of
Art At the time OF his retirement from
the bank it WAS supposed that Mr.. Seney
had lost the greater part of his fortune,
but large block Of the securities Of the
East Tennessee. Virginia 4 Georgia rail-
road, which were then considered prac-
tically worthless, he was later enabled to
sell out advantageously.