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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
new YEARS DAY IN ROANOKE.
Opened With Bright Weather
and Bright Prospects,
The Announcement of the Birth of the
Now Year Hern,dod to the CitixeDs
by Flre Bells and Fusilade of Fire
wOrks-How the Day Was Spent in This
City and Elsewhere.

In Roanoke the new year opened
yesterday with prospects very bright.
The day itself was bright and clear,
and the skies as blue as those that hang
over sunny Italy; the air was bracing.
yet warm, reminding one Of the typical
weather in the land OF flowers"
The announcement of the birth of the
new year was heralded to the citizens
Of the Magic City from all the fire bells
and nearly all the other bells in town.
This was followed by general fusilade
from guns. pistols and fire crackers,
which was kept up for nearly an hour.
While no one denies that Roanoke has
passed through a period of depression
uneQualed in the ten years of her his
tory, yet much has been accomplished
in the city in the past year upon which
she is to be congratulated. She has
made strides in building, some of the
most substantial structures in the city
having been erected in 1893 She has
completed one of the finest systems of
sewerage in the State or in the South.
She has finished paving in q beautiful
and durable manner the principal streets
of the city She has added two magnif-
cent school buildings to an already good
collection. She has erected college
for young ladies as handsome as any in
the South. She has procured a splendid
system of electric lights. She has per
fected and expanded a system Of elec-
trio street railway almost unexcelled.
She has, in measure, kept out of debt
Her banks, without exception, have
passed through the fires Of commercial
depression unscathed. She passed
through great and bloody riot without
permanent damage, and, by her prompt
action for law and order, has made a
record all over tho country.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
IN NEED OF FUNDS.
Tho Mary Washington Monument Asso-
citation Issues an Appeal.


citation Issues an Appeal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The following
appeal to the patriotic women of
America has been issued by the National
Mary Washington Monument Associa-
ton, of which Mrs M. +. Waite is
president:
Tho National Mary Washington
Monument Association, the working
force of which is composed entirely of
women, has just completed a too long
delayed work, that of erecting suitable
memorial to tho mother Of Washington.
This monument is the finest of it's kind
in the whole country. It is a single
SHAFT SO feet high. with appropriate and
artistic embellishments and inscrip.
tions, and stands upon a rock near Mary
Washington's home at Frederick sburg,
Va, which during the latter years Of
her life, was her favorite seat for read.
ing and meditation, and where she
directed that her grave be made. There
her remains have reposed for over a
century, with only the ruins of an un-
finished monument-begun and aban-
doned so years ago-to mark the spot.
1.-The National Mary Washington
Memorial Association was organized in
1889 to end this shameful neglect of the
memory of one who is revered as the
foremost OF American women. 1t has
worked hard, collected money and
secured the erection of the monument
which Is the frat instance in history of
a monument erected by women to the
memory Of a woman.
"The association Is in urgent need of
more money to properly complete the
work. Though the shaft has been
erected, the last payment has yet to be
provided for, as 1t was completed before
the time contemplated. Money is also
needed to fence, grade and otherwise
put in proper order tho plot Of ground
upon which the monument stands and
as an endowment fund for its future
care. Altogether fully SI5, ZOO is mt eded
and at once. There should be no diff.
Guilty in raising this amountite every one
OF the millions Of women no hold the
name of the mother of George Washing.
ton in tho highest honor should testify
to that feeling by the contribution OF q
small sum.
1.-The object is $50 exceptionally worthy
that every American woman should fee
it privilege to be identified with it by
contribution proportionate to her
means Will not every one at least give
something in loving admiration OF one
who Is the brightest star in the firma-
ment of American motherhood?
IF every one bearing tho name Of
MARY" would send 25 cents how soon
tho money could be raised Contribu-
tions may be sent to the general treas
urer, E. e. Riggs, Riggs Bank, or to the
president OF the association, Mrs. M. r.
Waite, Washington, D. c."
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02

Is proper for me to state that | shall
encourage and approve wise and judi
c.ous legislation respecting the reg ula-
ton Of tho railroads OF the State. L
believe this is essential to tho interests
of both the railroads and the people,
that there may be- no oppression or dis
criminatiOn on the part of the ono and
no unreasonable demands on the part
of the other" The executive promised
that the oyster beds and fisheries
should not escape and spoke as follows
regarding the subject of immigration:
with open arms we welcome any
stranger into our gates who comes with
good character TO dwell among us and
become one of US and by his brain,
money or muscle aid in developing our
unsurpassed natural resources. We
want him TO be q laborer, not an idler;
in the vineyard worker, not drone in
the hive. We want him to come with
love for our institutions in his bosom
and not as plotter OF treason or a
fomentor OF strife"
The governor talked at some length
about the volunteer soldiery, and paid
an eloquent tribute to those who in
peace and in war have served Virginia.
He promised to be friend Of the volun
teers. The speaker reserved for the
last reference to the duty Virginians
owe the Confederate veterans
In conclusion Governor OFerrall
said: 81 shall now take leave of you
and repair to the post to which I have
been assigned. 1 have had sufficient
experience in public life to warn me
that need not even hope to measure
up to tho standard by every man,
nor can expect to reach
the state of perfection :, where
I will make no mistake. My judg-
ment will, no doubt, often be de-
ficient and will merit AS am sure
will receive criticism. What I beg at
the hands of those who have exalted me
to my high station is: That they will
sit in honest judgu ent upon my acts,
never condemn me without full infor-
nation and then, If com etent to hold my
judgment faulty, accord to mo sincerity
OF purpose. l would rather have it said
conviction guided me, than that though
always right, expediency prom, pied
me. In assuming these duties l sue.
coed chief magistrate whose admins.
tration has been eventful, fraught with
much good and marked by ability, wis
dom ard superior Judgment, and under
which our State mas been peculiarly
prosperous and haopy. He retires with
the plaudiLs, and carries with him in
his retirement the respect and conf
dence of tho whole people,"
Tonight public reception is being
hold by the governor at the executive
mansion, at which prominent people are
in attendance from nearly all portions
of Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
WHOLESALE KILLING ArA DANCE.
Three Dead. Four Fatally and two Seri-
ous1y Wounded


COLUMBIA, Tex, Jan. Full &C.
counts of Wholesale killing at Cedar,
about eight miles from here, are just in.
e. n. Williams was dancing on the
floor, and aroused tho animosisy OF
Lemon Gayle, who demanded that Will
liams surrender his place on the floor.
Williams at first refused, but GAYLE,
his brother, London Gayle, and Bob
Ealy began firing at williams and
others.
London Gayle shot through the win
dow and killed boy named Eli Waddy,
when another boy, Isaac Scott, re-
marked: London Gayle has killed Eli
Waddy," whereupon London turned and
saying: What is that to you?" shot the
boy through and through, killing him
Instantly Then perfect fusilade fol-
lowed from guns and pistols
woman was shot through the breast,
and is now dead Lemon Gale is shot
through the body and will die 4 girl
is shot in the face near the eye. another
is shot square i'll the middle of the head,
the ball CHANGING and lodging next the
skin back OF le head; one boy is shot
through the arm and another through
the right hand, others have received
various slighter wounds.
After Lemon Gayle was shot, it is
said his brother, London, sprang in and
stood over his PROSTATE body. Win
chester in hand, and pumped cold lead
into the panic stricken dancers who
were unable to get out Of the house in
time to avoid his awful vengeance.
Three are dead and q fourth fatally
wounded. two seriously and about 3
half dozen have minor injuries. Lon
Ion N la cd Col,
it is r. ported that Ealy has been cap.
tured
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
HOLIDAY
Gifts.

Have you had trouble in
thinking of the right thing for
a Christmas present? Possibly
you haven'1 been to the right
place. Just 60 right away to
E. S. Green's store, II. Silver
thorn's old stand, you know,
and you will be sure to find
something In the immense
stock there that will please you,
if you wantthe present for mau,
old or young; sedate matron
or blushing girl; Or for any
age or sex from extreme youth
to ripe old age Goods always
as represented and prices very
reasonable.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
THE MITOHELL-coRBETr FIGHT.
The Habeas. Corpus Hearing Postponed
Until Tomorrow.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 1.-The ap.
plication for a writ OF habeas corpus for
the release of Mitchell and Corbett will
be argued on Wednesday instead of to-
morrow. The postponement is to give
the governor more time to Gle instruc-
tions if he has any. The Athletic Club
is very sanguine to day of pulling off
the fight. The lawyers say that it will
be impossible for tina governor to de.
clare martial law after the courts have
decided that no law is to be violated
unless he assumes the arbitrary powers
of dictator and the general opinion il
that he would hardly do that.
The lawyers add That requisition for
Mitchell from Mississippi on account of
his part in the Richburg affair will not
issue; that it cannot because the statue
of lmita ton bars any proceeding at this
late day.
Governor Mitchell passed through hero
this morning on his way to Tallahassee
from Tampa. He had nothing new to
say, beyond the statement that the law
WIS sufficient to cover the Corbett-
Mitchell affair, and that he knew how
to enforce it most effecsually when he
got good and ready"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
COL. A. POPE RESIGNS.

Presumably to Become Traffic Manager
of One of the Southern Lines.
ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. Col. A. Pope,
secretary of the Southern Railway and
Steamship Association, has resigned
w. l.. McGill succeeded him today.
Colonel Pope was general freight agent
for the Norfolk and Western for years.
He is one OF the best traffic men in the
country. No explanation Of his resigna
ton is II ade, but it is presumed that he
will become traffic manager of one of
the Southern lines in few days. Mr..
McGill, who succeeds him as secretary,
has been clerk to Major Stahlman, the
commissioner. He is a very capable
young man, and we'll qualified to fill
the position.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Y. NJ. C. Z. Reception.

The reception at the Y. M. c. A. hall,
given last evening by the Ladies' Aid
Society, was one Of the most pleasant
affairs of the kind ever given in this
city, and was attended by 700 or 500
people. The whole building was
artistically decorated with festoons of
evergreens arranged by tho young mon
Over the stage was canopy of ever.
green's, and just in the rear WAS
triangle, in which were the figures
1894. A delightful program me was
rendered.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Killed by n Policeman.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn Jan. IA special
to the Journal from White Pine says:
j. NJ. Fain was shot and instantly killed
this afternoon by Policeman Smith.
Fain was married last Tuesday. The
day following he had bitter quarrel
with Smith They met to day in the
depot and Fain, drawing knife, started
towards Smith, who drew his revolver
aud fired Tho ceroner's jury rendered
q verdict of solf- defense.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02

The vigilant Fire Company has with
drawn from the fire department of the
city after doing faithful work in fight
ing fires for nearly ten years. Mayor
Trout has been notified and the old
brick engine house will be deserted to-
day at high noon.
The Vigilants held meeting LAST
night, which was presided over by j. L.
Engleby, and Secretary W. E. Malone
read the minutes and called the roll. it
had already been decided that unless
Council listened to their com plants
they would withdraw, and as Council
had done but litsle in that direction, the
threat was carried out.
committee, composed of Messrs.
Mile, Angel, Knepp, Whaling and
Engleby, were appointed to draw up
suitable resolutions. announcipE this
fact to the mayor, and after retirirs, COR
very short time returned with the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That Vigilant Fire Com
pauy, No. /, withdraw from the fire de-
partment OF the city of Roanoke, and
that the secretary be instructe ted to notify
the mayor OF this fact at once and 10
turn over the building to the city"
The resolution was adopted without
dissenting voice without discussion
committee of five was appointed to
arrange for holding banquet in honor
OF the company, January II. The
company then adjourned ct o'clock,
after having been in session two hours,
to n eet again next Monday night in a
hall to be provided for.
Tho reasons of this action taken last
night may be briefly summed UP as fol-
lows, according to the claims Of the
Vigilants: That the city had never
granted any of their requests without
considerable trouble. grum bling ana
delay Then arose this trouble about
Council striking out the age qualfica-
ton in regard to the chief engineer.
They also asked the city to withhold
the installation OF the officers until the
matter was settled, and this was re-.
fused Other petitions had been made
to Council by them which had been
entirely ignored.
They also thought ten years service
| in fighting fires would entitle them to
be called veterans. The Vigilants will
continue the organization as a social
society, but will take no active part in
fighting fires.
Mayor Trout was notified OF the action
of the Vigilants last night and informed
ouae VIC ouiiuiHB Woulu % vacated at
IL O'Clock today. This will be the only
notice given the city, anu no c,mmuni-
cation will be sont to Council
The secretary will procure suitable
hall this morning, probably in the Ex-
change building or the Berkeley build
ing. and the furniture and apparatus
will be removed to day. There are
about thirty mem bers in the Vigil ant
FIRE Company, como Of them who have
been in service for the whole ton years,
and for nearly five years the Nigilaut
Fire Company vas the the only one in
Roanoke.
The company is in good financial
condition. 1t has $500 in bank Sl5O in
vested in the hook and ladder used by
the Friendships, and all their furniture
and apparatus except tho engine. tho
aerial hook and ladder and tho reel
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Holiday Entertainment.

The annual entertainment of the Sun
day-school at Lee Street Methodist
Church was postponed until last night
and was quite a pleasant and elaborate
affair in it's way. The programme was
we'll arranged and consisted Of dialogues,
Rotations, songs and music, vocal and
instrumental, by the scholars, and
speeches and short talks by the pastor
and superintendent. The entertainment
reflected much credit upon the Sunday
school and the management
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
CHILEAN GOVERNMENT DECLINES.



istence of the Claims Commission.
WASHINGTON, Ian. 1.-The Chilean
government has notified Secretary OF
State Gresham that it cannot accept
the proposition of the United States for
an extension OF the existence Of the
United States, and Chilean claims com
mission now in session in this city.
1t became apparent soon after the
meeting of the commission in October
that it would scarcely no possible to
complete its work within the specified
limit, and the commission urged upon
it's respective governments the neces.
sity for an extension Of time The
United States was willing to extend
tho time, but Chile was not. 1t is said
that the Chilean government declined
because OF the fact that most CT the
claims filed with tho commission were
against their country, and aggregated
nearly S25. 100000 Under article 9, of
tho treaty, all claims covered by the
treaty are to be considered as finally
settled, concluded and barred whether
or not they havo been laid before the
comm ission.
The effects OF this failure to extend
the existence of the commission, will
be- that many of the claims brought
against the Chilean government will not
be adjusted and will be barred from
ever again being considered. State
Department officials refuse to discuss
the matter, but it is known that they
are somewhat disappointed at the
failure to secure the desired extension.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Interesting "watch Meetings {"

An interesting watch party to see
the new year ushered in, was held at
the residence of Alexander Vendor in
Southeast Roanoke, at which there
were sacred, instrumental and vocal
music, public prayer and delightful
supper. Watch meetings were held at
a number of the churches in tho city,
which consisted OF religious exercises
conducted by the pastors.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Plensant SoolnlExant-

One of the most enjoyable and plea
SAINT social events Of the number that
was held last night was tho party given
to few of her friends by Miss Carrie
Hawks at the residence Of her father,
Capt. j. L. Hawks, at 5l3 Campbell
avenue. The evening was spent in
playing games, conversation and music
About l o'clock sumptuous repast was
served. The table itself was beautifully
arranged and handsomely decorated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
THE DAWN ROANOKE.

Given Over to Receptions, Entertainments
and General Enjoyment.
A number of stores were closed haif
the day, and tho banks were closed all
day. Sunday hours were observed at
the postofflce, and no mail was deliv-
cred by the carriers. The employees
OF the Machine Works and the Ner-
folk & Western Offices had holiday dur
ing the afternoon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
New Years ReceptIon.

The railroad department. of the Y. Nj.
c A. held New Years reception in
their hall last night in tho West End.
The reception was purely social at
fair and was largely attended by the
ladies. Good music was the feature of
the reception. while all present enjoyed
tho sumptuous repast that was served
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Opera House Destroyed by Fire.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 1.-O'Neill's
Grand Opera House was destroyed by
fire to-day. The building was insured
for SIS, 900, fixtures and properties for
$1,000. The building had tho largest
floor space OF any public building in the
city. The origin OF the ire is unknown.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
A BARGAIN,

A COMPLETE set OF the Edinburgh
edition Of the Encyclopaedia Britannica,
one of tho five thousand certified copies
published, is hereby offered for sale at a
very reasonable price. Further par
ticulars may be obtained by applying at
THE TINES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Decrease in Cotton shipment,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 1.-Eightee
OF the principal cotton markets OF
Southwest Texas show thai thus far
this season lOl,s90 bales OF cotton have
been shipped, being adecsease Of Al per
cent under last seasons stock; held In
reserve, 6,9l7 bales, being per cent.
under last season. Very little cotton is
now held in this section.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
Wages VIII be Reduced.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-The carpet
and plush departments OF John and
James Dobson's mills have been mott fed
that all employees will BIO reduced from
ten to fifteen per cent. according to the
amount of wages received. 1t is thought
that the other departments which are
now idle may resume this week at a
similar reduction.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
New Board of Directors elected.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. 1.-The annual
meeting of ockho.ders of the Central
railroad was held to day and the follow
ing board Of directors was elected: II.
M. Conner, Joseph Hull, II. R. Jackson
s. R. Jaques, U. B. Harold. j. b.
Hoist, Abram Vetsburg, G. j. Mills, c.
ID. Phinizy, E. p Howell, James Swami,
w. S. Tyson and l.. II. Turner.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
GOV. O'FERRALL INAUGURATED.
Nature Favored the Occasion
With IFS Brightest Smiles.

Great Military Dispiay at Virginia's Capt.
tal-Tho Ceremonies Viewed by Thou
sands-The New Chief Executives In
augural Address = Important Part
Played by the Roanoke Light Infantry
in tho Military Parade.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The admiralty has
placen an order with the Naval Con-
structiOn and Armament Company, of
Barrow, for the construction of a first
class cruiser. The new war ship is to
be 300 feet long, and her speed will be
between 90 and "a knots per hour.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
smallnox Enidamic I'm Mexica

ToRREON, Mex, Jan. There is an
epidemic OF smallpox here. One hun
dred and ten cases now under treatment.
At the town OF Lerdo. five miles south
OF here, there are 200.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
THE vIGIlANTS WITHDRAW
After Ten Years of Faithful
Work in Fighting Fires.

The Members Give as Their Reason. for
Their Action That tho City Had Never
Granted Any of Their Requests With
out Considerable Grumbiing and De-
Iay-The Age Qualification of tho Cb,af
Engineer Also N Father
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-02
TIE WEATHER

Forecast for virrinla Fair, warmer;
u,
The herald., 1894-09-14
SANTA MONICA.

SANTA MONICA, Sept 13-Tomorrow, Friday.
the annual shoot OF the State Sportsmen as
ISOLATION commences and will continue for
three days.
L. Loomis, the bath house attendant, who
was accused OF taking money from a bather's
clothes while he was absent was held by the
justice today to appear at the superior court
The amount is a trifling one and his employers
and COAT endants do not believe him guilty,
and as a consequence he easily got bonds.
The sale of e collection of paintings of
William and Mabel Lemos, which takes place
on Saturday evening at the ball room OF the
North Beach bath house. will give our citizens
an opportunity to get some excellent pictu res.
The pictures will be on exhibition all day
Saturday so that the public can see them. and
Mr. Lemos is showing his lberality by giving
thee OF the collection away among those at
tending the sale.
The Democratic local ticket is for f. B.
Woodworth for justice OF the peace, John Burri
OF the canon and W. j. Ladd OF the Sold iers
home for constable. 1t is good, clean ticket.
The board of trustees, at q special meeting,
suspended the city ordinance prohibiting
sporting within the city limits for few days,
to enable the members OF the state Sportsmen's
association to have their annual sport hero
this week.
The many HERALD readers here are pleased
with the nomination of W. l.. Price, he being
popular with Santa Moncans.