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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
COMPROMISED THEIR CLAIMS.
General AndersoD's appointment APP
proved Mt Roanoke.

ROANOKE, VA, Jan. Especial
Mrs. John L. Doggett Of this city, is
the possessor Of note issued by au-
thority Of the Virginia House of Bur
gcsses I'm July. 1915, and two notes. the
first issue of the James River Bank, the
first established i'm the Colony of Virginia.
They were on exhibition at the Worlds
Fair. and are highly priced by their owner
Charles Ncwberry, a twelVe-year-O son
of Henry Newberry, had his hand, wrist,
and arm badly burned and lacerated yes
terday by the explosion OF a rocket he
was lighting.
The Norfolk and Western railroad re-
ceived four new vestibule cars yesterday.
and will at once place them on the Wash
fngtor-ChattanoOga route.
The payroll Of the Roanoke Machine
Works for December foots up $4,000. This
Is an increase on November, ana
January Will show q further increase.
The order for vaccinating school chill
dren. issued the latter part OF November,
Is sin in force. although the necessity
for its enforcement has passed. Many
children have not been vaccinated, and
unless Superintendent Rust rescinds the
order, as did Superintendent Stearnes, OF
Roanoke county. the attendance will be
considerably reduced.
Capt. Robert H. Norman, OF this city,
w III. Ruthraun. II. j.. Ammen. and
John Chalmers. OF Salem. who. during
the boom period sold tracts of land to
land companies. have compromised their
claims, holding that as these lands. which
were cut up into streets and town lots.
have deprecated I'm value the companies
cannot complete their payments at the
original price. Mr. Ammen cut his claim
against the Victoria Company half I'm
two, and received in cash 60 cents on
the dollar. An effort is being made TO
bring about a speedy settlement of all
such claims on a liberal discount basis
The appointment OF Gen. Charles j.
Anderson, To be Acknowledgement. is very
gratifying TO the military of Roanoke.
all OF whom endorsed him Tor the position.
MIS- Capt. Joseph Crane received a
telegram from iinwood, Kansas. to-day.
announcing the death OF ner sister. Mrs
Harris. wife of Hon. w. A. Harris CON
gressman-at-large from that State. Her
remains viii be buried in Page comfy.
solomon Thomas. Syrian jew, was
caught circulating counterfeit money to-
day ard arrested.
Col. Baker. commander OF the Second
Virginia Iiegiment. writes that he win be
here soon TO muster in the Roanoke
Machine Works Guards, composed OF en-
ployes Oh the Norfolk and Western rail-
road.
Reuben VI. Fishburne. a wealthy ci.i-
zen and member OF the smoking-tobacco
manufacturing iirm OF Fishburnc
bros, zen from a wagon to-day. breaking
one OK his ribs and sustaining other in
JLrics.
MrT. sarah J. Woods. mother OF Hon. |
Joln W. Woods. OF the Hastings Court OF |
this city, cicd to-day at her home NJ |
ears.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
THE BRIGADIEH GENERAL.
The Claims OF the Friends Of Colonel Nalle
Salad

CULPEPER, VA, Jan. 6.-Special.-The
announcement made by Colonel Nash, In
that he had six votes out Of the twelve
10 be cast for brigadier-general pledged
TO him. has been read with interest mere,
as this Is the home Of Col. William Male.
the ranking officer. Colonel Male has
not made any fight for the generalship.
because he believes that the Office should
seek the man, and not the man the office.
Colonel Male has all along and still
expects 10 be elected brigadier-general Of
the Virginia troops
Colonel Males aged mother Is very III,
and he himself is suffering from Ia
grippe.
The Independent order OF Odd-Fellows
gave a banquet last night In honor of the
newly-elected officers Of their lodge for
the ensuing term. These are: A. l.. White
stone noble grand: George W Edwards.
vice-grand: Lewis L. Whitestone, secre-
tary; S. Deiner, treasurer. and II. VI.
Thompson, chaplain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

GALVESTON. TEN. Jan. ga news
special from San Antonio says: CDR. elm
ton Cavendish the noted English traveller
and scientist. died here to-day after a
brief illness. He had spent the past six
years i'm Mexico. visiting during that
time every State I'm the re- bic and col
iecting q vast amount Of data pertaining
10 plant life which he expected 10 use
I'm works in the course Of publication in
London lie has visited every civilized
country in the world. AMI has an extensive
coffee plantation in Colombia. $. A.. where
he resided for many years and acquired
wide fame MS a physician scientist. and
philauthropiSt. He was dfty-three years
OF age, and was born I'm London Eng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
KNEW THE LITERARY MEN.
TEE s0-CILLED BRYCE APPEARS IN
PETERsBURG, 100.
Capt. Gordon McCsbs says He IL One of
ths Cleverest OF Fellows Richmond
Friends Have Warned tho Latter.

PETERSBURG. VA, Jan. especial
The young English impostor who has
been attempting to vicbmize some Of her
Majestys subjects in Richmond By posing
as the son OF the Hon. James Bryce, NJ.
r., Chancellor OF the Duchy OF Lancaster
In Mr.. Gladstone's government. made his
appearance IN Petersburg on yesterday.
lie put up az the Southern Hotel. and
soon after called at Capt. X. G. Osborne's
tobacco factory. where he introduced him.
self as Hugh Gallagher, son OF a Mr..
Gallagher. Of Belfast, Ireland, well known
10 the tobacco trade as "A large buyer OF
leaf tobacco in this country. lie tried the
same pitcous tale az Gallagher mere
which he told as Bryce" in Richmond.
He spoke with jaunty devil-may care
Irish air of his fnisfortunes, but made no
concealucnt Of the fact that he was
desperafcly hard up. He. however, mace
no allnslon 20 borrowing money, stating
that he was expecting a cabiegram from
his father RENTING him funds through
Drexel, Morgan a. 60.
Hearing from Captain Osborne 'hat a"
Irish gentleman was one OF 'ne 'SS'
.ant vnsstcrs in the University School OF
fhis city. Gallagher expressed great ue-
sire 10 meet him. and went up TO the
bousa Of Captain w. Gordon mcCaDe. |
head master OF the school. me assistant
master. Mr.. Bagot, was not IN so ne
called again in the evening. BY lucky |
chance Captain McCabe received, mean
while. by the afternoon mail, TWO iel,
fers from Richmond. from his son ana
from Major Fred. r. Scott, warning MIN
AGAINST the impostor. He. however, re-
ceived him, in order 70 ascertain III ne
were bryce" and told your correspon- |
dent that he found him one OF the clever |
est and best-informed young fellows ne |
ever met. His knowledge Of the literary |
mon OF London was especially minute |
and exact and he claimed 10 have done
much literary work himself for the Eng
lIsb magazines and papers. Having re-
ccived the letters, and having known Mr..
Bryce personally for many years, Captain
NcCabe asked him point blank If, among
his other London literary acquaintances,
he had ever met Mr.. Bryce. He replied
without any trace OF embarrassment that
ne knew him well. and gave his correct
address. in Portland Place, and spoke
Familiarity Of his work lie made no al
fusion 10 money. but chatted some time
with Mr.. Bagot about Trinity College, |
Dublin, where he claimed 10 have studied. |
and evidenced surprising knowledge of
the place This accomplished young |
fake" left this morning for Norfolk, for
tunately leaving no victims here 10 be-
wall their misplaced confidence.
Mr.. John j. Hawkins died at his home,
I'm this city. this morning after linger-
ing Illness. The deceased was born in
Prince Edward county, Va. September
90 1927. The deceased was veteran Of
the war with Mexico.
A grand ball was given at Disputanta
Ia gf night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

The Authorities Simplifying the Condition
cf Affairs in sicily.

Downright. 1891. by the United Press.)
ROME. Jan. 6.-After searching DEPUTY
do Eelice's house here. the police arrested
nriest who Is believed to be FRIEND
| and uolitical ally of the Socialist leader
| The priest tried 10 escape by a secret
| door from his house to the church when
| he heard the police coming. lie was
caught with a box full of papers IN his
arms. and, together with his sister and
clerk, was taken directly to a police sta
ton. IL IS supposed that the priest
house has been the rendezvous Of the
revolutionary Sicilians living in Rome.
Dispatches from Palermo say that the
mob leaders in nearly all the Siclian
towns which have been disturbed by
riots were arrested last night. Evidence
was found by the police in several cities
that the German Socialists, as well as
the Frenchmen have spent money I'm
Sicily to spread the propaganda of their
cause. All the arrests of Socialist lead
ers have awed the ignorant revolution
Ists greatly. Deputy De Felice was re-
garded as Invaluable and invunerable
by his more ignorant followers. and his
Incarceration has injured his prestige
notceably The effect was apparent i'm
the government reports received from
Sicily to-day, and private dispatches con-
firm the official statement that the situa-
ton on the Island is much more salts
factory.
The manifesto issued ty General Nora
III Lavriano. Project Of Palermo. suspends
the right OF meeting. 4 decree prolonging
pils OF exchange two months is extended.
Napoleon Calajanni Socialist deputy
Tor Castrogioyanni. Sicily, has conferred
WIN General Lavreiano. and with the
rejects OF SabactiOn has sent out a
manifesto 10 all disturbed districts. In
mis- manifesto Calajanni urges the people
10 restore order. as the government IS
engaged In lettering tine condition Of the
WorNngmen, and deserves. at least for a
TINE. their confidence. People breaking
ine peace, he says. are fools or traitors
This manifesto probably viii help the
government greatly i'm calming the people
The army class Of 1865 has been called
Out for service. Palermo is still quiet
despite the recurring rumOrs that the
provincial revoutonists are gathering TO
attack the city. Many families in the
city have been so alarmed by these UNI
founded rumors that they have stored
provisions I'm their cellars and have hidden
their small articles OF value.
Several manifestOs from small groups
Of Socialists have been issued to-day. In
both Milan and Naples the Socialists have
repeated their protests against the gov
ernments course i'm Sicily
4 train carrying troops bound for
Sicily collded with another passenger |
train at Asciano. near Schema. to-day
Three men were killed and several others, |
most Of them soldiers. were injured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
GENERAL RIM zEE's KEPLr.
II IL Said That He VIII Have Something to
SAY About tho John Wise Interview.

LEXINGTON. VA. Jan. Especial
The students and cadets gave bal pou-
DIRE at McCrum's han this week. which, In
point Of elegance OF costumes and attend
ance Of the society votaries. was the So
ciety event so far OF the season. Other
society attractions are announced for the
early days Of this month.
The remarks OF Hon. John Wise. OF New
York, on the senatorial contest between
Lee and Martin, as published in the New
York Commercial Advertiser, have at
tracted no little attention here. and L
have reason TO think that General Lee
will make a singing reply to MIR. Wise's
attack.
There is some talk OF the potion blast
furnace at Buena Vista again going in
blast, so / hear The fires are ready to
light and have been for some time, and
all that has kept this big plant idle since
repairs were completed some months ago
was the low price OF iron.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
MORE TROOPS FOR SICILY.
The italian Government Preparing to Take
Extreme Measures.

ROME, Jan. Ga search Of Deputy De
Felice's house, in Rome has resulted in
the seizure Of several letters addressed
to him from Paris b. Slsnor Cipriani, the
Socialist exile.
The central Socialist committee In Paler-
mo has issued a defiant manifesto con-
corning the arrest Of De Felice and other
Socialists The government has decided
TO aDplv extreme measures at once.
Premier Crispi has telegraphed orders
that numerous communal councils be dis
solved al once. and that the troops called
out for service start without delay for
Sicily
a priest in Pauenco has been deco
rated by the King for bravery in trying
to quell a mob. All Sicilian officials have
been warned that those who fail to do
their duty viii be punished Vigorously.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
SPORTING MEN or NORFOLK.
Those who Participated in tho Wong
Fight 10 be Prosecuted.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 6.-Special.-it
has been rumored here for the last TWEEN
ty-four hours that Mr.. Cleveland had ap-
pointed Mr.. William ID. Reynolds post
master.
The judge OF Princess Anne county will
push the charges against the sporting
men of this city who conducted the
Wongo-Duke prize-hght, near Virginia
Beach. some weeks ago. The participants
have been arrested and baied for their
appearance when wanted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
D4ETILIE'S JUDGE.
A. NJ. Aiken Highly Recommended for Re-
eIectIon-His Splendid Record.

DANVILLE. VA. jan 6.-Special.-At
largely attended meeting Of the bar,
held here this afternoon, resolutions high
" recommending Judge Archibald NJ.
Aiken for reelection as judge of the Hust-
ings Court of this city. were passed
unanimously. Judge Aiken was elected 10
succeed Judge Henry w. Flournoy in 1875;
was succeeded by Judge Blackwell i'm 1881,
when the Readjuster Legislature made a
clean sweep. lie was reelected by the
Legislature six years ago.
Judge Aiken is regarded az one OF the
abest and most fearless judges in the
State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Hard ON Cigarette Dealers

GREENSBORO. y. G. Jan. G.-Tho
Greensboro Board OF Aldermen have
adopted a resolution providing that the
tax per annum for the privilege Of selling
cigarettes in the city of Greensboro shall
be 500, and the tax for carrying on the
business OF wholesale dealer in cigarettes
in said city shall be 500 per annum. and
under the head Of wholesale dealer in
cigarettes shall be classed all persons
who sell cigarettes in the original manu.
factuerd lots and packages. whether
such person be located In the city or is
a travelling salesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
DE GRiFF', MOTHER.
she Will Appeal TO Governor Carr TO Save
Her Sons Life.

WINSTON, n. c.. Jan. 6-Special.-H.
l.. weaver young man Of Hilsboro,
accidentally shot himself i'm the leg at his
clearinghouse while fooling with a pls-
tol this afternoon. Ii is feared the wound
VIII prove serious.
Mrs. DcGra1f an aged lady. mother Of
me young man who is TO be hanged here
February Sth, says she will go so Governor
Carr and make an earnest appeal En- be-
half OF her son for q commutation TO life
Imprisonment in the pcnitonuary.
Nins-on shipped over two hundred thou
SAND pounds Of manufactured tobacco
this week. Business in this line is i'm
proving.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Wlrk on the Cruiser Maine.

BROkLYN, n. Y, Jan. Ga piece Of
work was done in the navy-yard to-day
which marks an interesting point in the
history Of the cruiser Maine. This was the
putting in position Of the first armor
plate on that vessel. II the rest Of the
plates arrive on time it is said that the
whole Job OF putting them In place can
be finished in two or three months. Then
the turret plates will have to be mounted
Altogether. provided that the material ar
rives promptly it Is thought that the yes
sci may be made ready 10 80 into commits
sion by about August LIST. This will be
nearly four years after her launching.
and nearly six years after the laying Of
the first keel plate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
n COLORED Girl MURDERED.
Her Dead Body Found Near Oxford-Move-
mcnts OF Tobacco.

OXFORD, y. g.. Jan. Special.-Our
people were somewhat staytled yesterday
10 discover that negro girl. who was
the cook I'm the family OF Colonel W.
II. Gregory. who lives near StOvaH. was
found murdered ON the road between
his house and S.oyall, the distance be-
tween the two places being about one
mile.
There Is an Idle rumor floating in the
air, though il does not seem TO rest on
any foundation. that she was assaulted
by tramp who checked her to death
II IS difficult TO get reliable information
about the details OF this affair
our tobacco market opens brlslIly for
tho new year. We have an abundant
supply Of leaf dealers
Rev. }. =. Hurley. the new Methodist
pastor has entered upon his duties. and
has made most favorable impression.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
BIG FIRE AT RIDGEWAY.
sEyERxL sTJREs AND 1o"Aooo
WAkEHOUsEs DESrEOfHD.
Few Goods Were Saved and There was but
Little Insurance on the Properly NJ
Trent aud j. B. Deshszo Heavy Losers.

WINSTON. -. c., Jan. s-Speciai'-A
fire at Ridgeway, Va, this morning ue-
stroyed a storehouse. tobacco warehouse
and lighthouse, all owned by J. II. Trent,
and a drugstore, the property oil d b.
Deshazo.
Few goods were saved. There Is very
little insurance on the property. The
origin OF the fire is unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

ROME. jan 6.-The Moniteur de Rome.
the well-kn0wn organ OF the Vatican.
which recently suspended because Of a
prosecution that was threatened on ac-
count Of statement it had made that
was offensive 10 the government will be
published again next week under the
same direction as formerly. SiGnor Boeg-
lin. the editor. states that he will support
the policy Of Monsignor Satolli. the apos-
tolic delegate 10 the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

person and OF goodness Of heart, she win
be greatly missed from our social and re-
ligious circles.
We are hopeful Of succeeding In the
court house fight The good people of
Newton will be invited 10 come with the
building. We have a warm welcome In
store for them. and Just as soon as the
pang Of parting with the dear place IL
over they will be pleased with their new
home IN sight and sound OF the cars.
Our town election takes place In the
spring. and there Will be an earnest fight
for decided changes IN the official staff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Heavy Failure and Suicides in ltalv

LONDON, Jan. Ca despatch 10 News
agency from Trieste says: The banking
mousse OF Porty and Broshchat. OF Sal
uzza' In northern Italy. has failed for
eight million lire
Sishor Forty has committed suicide.
Intense excitement was caused ~, ~
failure. as half OF the business mon g.,
the town were affected by it fnancisllv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Cable f,reyifie<.

A cable message has been received by
Secretary Herbert. informing him that
the insurrection in San Domingo has
practically ended and the shooting OF
sailors from an American schooner by
San DOMINICAN soldiers was a mis-
take.
The Goutsch Brewing Company, OF
Shebergan. Wis, assigned Thursday.
Nominal assets $4,000. Liabilities not
definitely known, but will not exceed
$4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

Wayne Residence Burned-Ir. Joyners
" Fiddle sticks

WELDON. y. G., Jan. 6.-Thc residence
OF Mr.. Jack Hinnant. in Wayne county.
has been destroyed by fire with all its
contents. Mr.. Hinnant lost $50 in money.
which he had saved up by the closest
economy There was about 500 Insurance
on the house and furniture.
s'r. VIII Joyner. OF GarysOurg Will
enter "Fiddlesticks' at the NeWberne
fish and oyster fair next month. Fiddle
sticks is swift-footed animal. and won
races at several county fairs last FAIL
also race at the Scott fair.
The authorities at the state farms on
the Roanoke river say they will plant far
larger crops this year than ever before
since the penltentiary farms were started
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07

LONDON. Jan. 6-Snow foil this morn
ing to "a depth of several inches. Moth
ing like the present period Of snow and
cold weather has been experienced here
since 1881. There IS a large amount Of
snow in the streets throughout London.
At Shorncline last night the mercury fell
TO zero
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Tried TO Commit Snlcidc.

WARSAW VA, Jan. 6.-Special.-An
old colored woman. Peggy Rich, recently
attempted 10 take her life After inform
ing her family Of her Intention she Sc
cured a rope and proceeded to the woods
TO carry out her purpose. Before she had
seriously injured herself. however,
stranger came along and cut the rope,
and Peggy returned to her home.
Hon. W. A. Jones left for Washington
Wednesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Chincse Grow neGnnf.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. C.-The Chinese
here have torn down the government
posters put up in Chinatown, informing
them that an office had been opened for
their registration under the McCreary
law. and Chinese piacards warning their
countrymen not to. register. have taken
the place OF the posters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
NaVnl Orders.

WASHINGTON. j. G.. JAZZ G.-1ieu-
tenant-COmmander =. ". Very 10 the
Navy Yard, Washington, for instruction
in ordnance.
Ensign :. NJ. strife 10 duty in tonnec-
ton with the inspection OF steel at>I4tts-
burg. on the 10th instant.
Ensign NJ. ". Gilmcr 10 duty with the
photographic once, Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
Suicide ef Canaan Simnsnn.

RUTHERFORDTON. n. c.. Jan. 6
Special.-captain Robert Simpson, one OF
the most prominent men Of this place.
committed suicide last evening in the base
ment OF his store. His life was insured
for about 5000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
A PoMhatan Wedding.

POWHATAN. g. H.. Jan. 4.-Special-A
very pretty wedding occurred Wednesday
in this village. At the residence OF the
bride, Miss Jennie Il. Atkinson was mar
ried to Mr.. George L. Lantz.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-07
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A. OPPENIllAER. President.
JOHN II. MONTAGUE. ce-Presdent.
l.. p. BOUrr. Secretary and Treasurer.
W. p DeSAUS5UBE. General Counsel
Board or Directors.
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H. l.. DENoOy. LEWIS Ii. BLAIR
A. OpPENHIMER.
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Virginia NOIee

The best legislature is that which does
little legsating. but does that little we'll
Alexandria Sun.