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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25
Coming and Going.

w. a. Pitman is in Roanoke to spend
the holidays with his family.
Gas. G. Kizer, of Norfolk, is in Roam
oke spending the holidays Mr.. Ki2er
represents Norfolk in the legislature.
c. w. Williams left OH No 4 yesterday
for Washington to spend Christmas.
w Wally Davis left yesterday after
noon for Philadelphia
r. w. Prince, of Richmond, arrived in
the city yesterday morning.
Mrs. Henry Gibson returned yesterday
to Richmond after pleasant visit to
Mrs. w. w. S. Butler.
Capt John f. Peck went to Botetourt
yesterday TO spend the holidays.
Dick Homer left yesterday for his home
near Warrepton where he will spend
Christmas.
Bruce Buford arrived in the city yrs
terday morning from Hampden Sidney
College to spend the holidas with his par
ents.
Bob Hunt left yesterday for Martins
Vile to spend Christmas.
Prof. Charles II. Cooke, of Hollins In
sttute, was in town yesterday on bust
ness.
Julian Barksdale ann wife went to
Marion to spend Nmas with Mrs. Barks-
dale's parents yesterday.
Miss Emma Daily returned yesterday
from trip to Lynchburg.
Garnet Junkin left on No. yesterday
for his home in Christie nsburg.
Miss Annie Stevens went to Norfolk
yesterday to spend Christmas with her
parents.
Mrs. Edward Wills, of Lynchburg... re-
turned home yesterday after visit TO
friends and relatives in the city.
Miss Lucy Boswell left for Lynchburg
yesterday where she will spend the hol-
days.
Peyton Taylor. night clerk at Hotel
Roanoke, returned yesterday from Lynch
burg.
w. a. Gardner went to Christiansburg
yesterday to spend Nmas.
r. W. Davis returned to Bluelield yes
terday after a pleasant visit to his broth
er il this city.
o. S. Hawkins left last night for his
home in Bedford City.
Jack Yeatman left yesterday on trip
to Richmond and other points.
Frank Helvestine, private secretary to
Major Jos. H. Sands, arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon.
r. II. Lampkin left yesterday afternoon
for Ellistou where he will be one of many
mt the house party at thai place,
Rev. T. A. Wharton. of Abingdon who
has been visiting his father-in,law, C. c..
Taliaferro, will return home this evening.
Oakley Gardiner left yesterday for his
home in Christiansburg.
j. S. Roger, of Harrisburg, Pa, arriv-
ed in the city yesterday to spend Xmas
with his parents.
Miss Mary Hawkins left on No. i yes
terday to spend the holidays at her home
in Bedford.
p. a. Goodwin and wife left yesterday
for Petersburg where they will spend
Christmas.
Miss..Zeph Garner spent Thursday with
her parents on her way TO Meherrin, Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25
There's a Good
Time a-CoTlin' y

The busy days of Christmas
picking is here and the bother
some men come in for their
share. If you wish to make
the men folks happy Christmas
day visit us, as we can show
you the latest correct shades
and shapes in everything that
men wear. Here is a partial
list:
Smoking j a ok e is, B t h
Robes, Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Canes, Umbrellas, and the
most select line of Ties ever
shown in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-25
D. M. TAYLOR,
Halter and Furnisher,
1l2 Jefferson street
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
Chicago, Dec. 2S.-The leading flu
n, RAG rar,ped as follows.
STRICTLY UP.TO-DATE.

STRICTLY Up.TO-DATE
Bonner's Restaurant, the leading res
tauranr of the city, needs no recommen-
dation, as everything served is frst-cl
in every respect. The oysters you see
there are the finest ever brought to Roa-
noke. You can get them served in every
conceivable manner. The lunch counter
run in connection with the restaurant, is
certainly up-to daLe. Visit this place
and get something good to cat You go
once and you will 90 the second time.
The fac n
similo ~ --------.o-s /. en-
siGrature/ AGXN7@N every
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
THE RECENT FRIGIDITY.
II Was Particularly Severe In the
south.

WASHINGTON, January 30.-rhe fol-
lowing special bulletin was issued by the
Weather Bureau this afternoon. on the
cold wave Of January 2sd TO SOth:
The condition OF extreme cold that
has prevailed over the country during
the past week has been remarkable for
it's extent. duration, and severity While
the temperature over nearly the entire
United States east Of the Rocky Noun
tains has been greatly below the nor
NAL during the whole week, the def
ciencles in some sections ranged from
30 10 40 for several days. Throughout
the Ohio Valley and the Lake regions
of the 25th. and the Carolinas, Central
and Northern Florida, Georgia, Ala
bama, and Eastern Tennessee on the
2Sth and 18th, the minimum temperatures
reported were lower than any previous
ly recorded by the bureau during the
last ten days of January. The condi-
tions were especially severe throughout
the Southern States, the line of freez-
ing temperature extending nearly TO
Jupiter. Fla, and the temperature as
far South as the Gulf Coast falling to Il
degrees below freezing. and continuing
10 degrees or more below for several
days.
Following are some Of the minimum
Temperatures occurring in the regions
where the cold wave was most pro-
nounced. viz:
On the 18th. degrees below zero: chi
cago. 90; Milwaukee and Saut ste
Marie, IS; indianapolis and Detroit, II;
Cincinnati, 1e; Pittsburg, s.
on the 2Sth, above zero: Tampa 80;
jacksonville, q; Mobile and Atlanta, g;
Knoxville, 2
On the 18th, above zero; Jupiter, 81;
Tam.a. 2s; jacksonville, p; Key West,
30 Below zero: Knoxville, 4.
The period Of cold weather was at
tended by a persistent condition OF alb
normally highly barometric pressure
readings of 3l5 inches and above, the
highest readings on record being re-
ported from the extreme Northwest a
storm that developed over Florida on
the 26th, and moved northeast along the
Atlantic coast. was an efficient factor
I'm producing the low temperature In
FLORIDA on the 2Sth and 18th. This storm
developed great energy in its passage
along the Middle Atlantic and New Eng
land coasts. causing high and heavy
SHOWS in the Middle States and New
England. Boston reported about IA
inches of snow: Mortified, 3; Portland
9: Albany and New York city, 10; Phila-
delphia. Z, and Washington, ..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Ieir own against their northern cOmpe-

their own against their northern compe-
titors.
Apropos. OF the seaside lads. the fol-
loving will be read with interest:
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Having associated myself with Mr.. A.
A. ONeilI in the ownership of the Nor
folk Baseball Association. and having
accepted the onerous duties OF general
manager OF our club. l can assure you
that we will show you as great an as-
gregation of ball-players as have ever
appeared on Virginia soil, outside Of the
National League. BY ball-players. /
mean those who play ball-hard. earnest
ball-play for all there Is In sight at all
times. We aim to give our patrons clean
ball-playing. and nothing but that will
be allowed on the part Of our people.
I appreciate very much the stand the
Dispatch is taking in supporting the new
league, for we must rely upon the sup
port of our own people at home; and the
newspapers, l know. but reflect the SEN
timent Of the public at large; and. II we
have the public with us, We must sue
ceed.
In securing the services OF Manager
w. A. Smith, ] feel that we have just
the right man in the right place. His
successful management of the Lynch
burgs for the two years past shows that
he is no novice; his success has been al
most phenomenal. Through him we
have been able TO secure the excellent
class of players that we have signed.
/ send you list of the boys. with their
past averages. and among them you will
find some stars before the season ends.
i hope 10 find Norfolk and Richmond
standing shoulder to shoulder, away up
in the first division. at the end Of the
season; but, of course. with the Norfolk
shoulder just one point ahead.
c. II. BROOME,
General Manager Norfolk Baseball AS
sociati ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
THE FEDERAL HOUSE.
Agricultural BiIl-The Seed Indus
try-Some Changes.

WASHINGTON, January 3O.-The agri-
cultural appropriation bill was the prin-
cipal and almost the sole subject of con-
sideration in the House to-day, this being
the third day it has been on the parlia-
mentary stocks. AS usual, the distribu-
tion of seeds gave rise TO an animated dis
cussion. which lasted two hours, and
comprised the annual motion to strike out
the appropriation Gl20O0O altogether. This
failed-39 to 7O-Speaker Reed casting one
of the affirmative votes, the first time
this Congress that he has exercised the
privileges Of an ordinary member An
amendment was adopted authorizing the
members to select the seeds they desire.
the Department of Agriculture to pur-
chase and distribute the same.
on points OF order the proposed rear
rangement OF salaries in the Weather
Bureau and Bureau Of Animal Industry
recommended by the Secretary and the
Committee on Agriculture were stricken
out of the bill and the provisions OF the
present law inserted in place or them
The bill was passed. and after the pas
.sage OF two or three private bills the
House. at Ass adjourned until Monday
The Senate was not in session to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
He COCKADE CITY.
DEATH OF A WELL-KNOwy RAIL-
ROAD EMPLOYEE.
Narrow Escape of Lady-BrOke In
While skating-A Rare Stamp-A
coiiision-PerSonaI and General
News of Interest.

PETERSBURG. VA, January 3o.-
Special MIR. William b. Brdsong, q
well-known and respected citizen. and
one Of the Oldest employees OF the Nor
ok and Western Railroad Company
n this city, died this morning at his
residence, on Old street. OF pneumonia;
aged 90 years. He had been III only
few days. Mr. Brdsong leaves a wife
and two children.
NARROW ESCAPE OF A LADY.
While skating on the lake at West.
End Park yesterday afternoon. Miss
Anna Belle Parham. daughter OF Captain
John r. Parham, broke through the ice
in deep water. AS she went down she
threw OUT her arms, and sustained her.
self on the ice around her until other
skaters could come to her aid and rescue
her
Among the rare stamps advertised to
be auctioned at a public sale I'm Chicago
to-day is a Confederate States POSTAGE
stamp, bearing the impress OF Peters
burg, Va; William T.. Bass, Il. NJ" IL
is probable that very few OF this issue
Of stamps are i'm existence. Mr.. Bass
was postmaster at Petersburg Just be-
fore and during the early years OF the
war.
Mrs Shanks. wife OF Mr.. w. o. Shanks,
OF the post-offlce department here. has
been seriously III OF pneumonia for seve-
raj days and her condition Is regarded
| as critical.
The Appomattox river is hard frozen
over and affords some excellent skating.
The buggy of Commissioners
Mann was badly broken this afternoon
by collision with runaway team. on
Halifax street.
The depositions In behalf OF Mr.. Thorp.
who is contesting Mr.. Epes's seat In the
next Congress, are dragging along slowly
at five different places in this city. There
are hundreds OF witnesses to be ex-
amined d. IL is said that some very
amusing testimony Is occasionally elicit
ed from negro witnesses.
Tramps are not allowed 20 be sent TO
the jail now for accommodations on ac-
count of the cost TO the city, and the
police station can afford rest for but
very limited number.
The marriage engagement OF Miss Rosa
Weinberg 20 Mr.. Emanuel Eichberg has
been announced.
The condition OF Mr.. J. r. Williamson.
who had both legs amputated below the
| knees, at the Home for the Sick. In more
favorable to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
INDUCTION OF LONDON's BISHOP.
Contrary TO Expectation, IL Is Not
Imposing.

LONDON. January SO.-The formal
enforcement OF the Right Hon. and
Right Rev. MandelI Creighton. as
Bishop OF London. to succeed the Right
Hon. and Right Rev Frederick Temple,
elevated to the archbshopric OF Canter-
bury and primacy Of all England, took
place in st. Paurs Cathedral to-day. and
contrary 10 expectation was In no.
wise an imposing spectacle. The Ca
thedral was only about half filed with
spectators, and there was only a fair
attendance OF the London clergy. The
actual cnthronement took place In the
choir, out Of sight OF majority OF the
people present.
The mandate Of the Archbishop OF
Canterbury for the enthronement OF the
new Bishop Of London was delivered
by the Right Rev. George Rodney, Bishop
Of Dover. and the Dean, OF ST. Paul's
Cathedral. the Very Rev. Robert Gre
CORY. d. D.. administered the oath. Ar
ter these ceremonies, communion was
celebrated by Bishop Creighton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31


Long. of the Wilmington Baseball Club,
since his announcement two months ago
that he would transfer his club to Read
Ing
BENJAMIN III. Zerr Is confident that he
will be the local baseball manager this
year at Reading. He will likely manage
an independent club.
The report from Louisville that Presi-
dent Pulliam had gone to Detroit to dis
pose OF the Louisville National League
franchise TO Van der Beck, is not gene
rally credited. The Louisville club can
not sell its franchise to parties in a city
outside of the present circuit without
the unanimous consent OF the twelve
league clubs. AS Louisville made money
last year and has already put up $1,000
In cash for the coming season, 1t is nara
to believe the story. It is also impro-
bable that If the rumor should prove true.
the unanimous vote of the league could
be secured, for the reason that Van der
Beck. of the Detroit club, has several
enemies in the league.
Within thirty days the Chicago league
players will be ready to go away for their
spring practice. The Chicagoes Will spend
a season at Hot Springs, and from
there will proceed to Kansas City, where
the first actual practice will be taken.
An arrangement has been made by the
Chicago management with the Kansas
City club for series of practice games.
There was some talk for long time OF
taking the team TO California, but the ex-
pense Of such a trip was found TO be too
great.
Professor II. b. Fine, chairman Of the
Princeton Faculty Committee on Out
door Sports, has called a meeting OF all
candidates for the university baseball
team, and announced that by action OF
the faculty all men who are back I'm
their work or who receive conditions at
the coming mld-year examinations will
not be allowed TO try for the team. The
enforcement of this rule restricts athletes
more than any other representatives OF
the university. no such requirement be-
ing made for debaters, members of mus-
cal clubs, etc. Several promising men will
probably be debarred from competi-
tion at the opening Of the season, but
every effort will be made to remove con-
dtlons in time for the beginning Of the
playing schedule.
There were certain new developments
I'm the affairs of the Brooklyn Baseball
Club which. though not disclosed. caused
f. A. Abel 10 finally decide upon a
southern trip for the team. Accordingly.
Manager Barnie, who had made his ar
rangements some time ago, was In a
happy frame Of mind. and at once gave
out the particulars. The Brooklyns will
leave on March 10Th for Danville. Lynch
burg, or Columbia, S. c., where one week
will be devoted to light work preparatory
10 playing an elaborate schedule of exhi-
bition games when the climate is warm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
THE ADMIRATION TREATY.
Opposition I'm Committee-Friends OF
Convention startled.

WASHINGTON, January O-The SEN
ate Committee on Foreign Relations met
at II o'clock for the consideration Of the
general treaty Of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain, with
view 10 agreeing upon a report for sub
mission to the Senate Monday
Il IS dnderstood that an effort win be
made 70 frame an amendment that Will
remove from the treaty all questions OF
domestic or national policy and all ques-
tions concerning the policy of the United
States towards foreign Powers. This
amendment, carefully worded. the COM
mittee believes, will cover the Monroe
doctrine and the Nicaragua canal
There Is no doubt that an amendment
will be insisted on eliminating that clause
which names King Oscar, of Sweden and
Norway as umpire.
The vote on the final motion to report
the treaty to the Senate, as amended,
was so close that 1t startled some OF the
friends of the convention. who believed
there would be practically no opposition
to the amended treaty. When the roll
was called, the votes were cast as fol-
lows:
In favor of reporting the treaty to the
Senate-Messrs. Sherman, Davis, Frye
Lodge. and Cullom Republican), and
Gray Democrat Total 6. Against re-
porting the treaty to the Senate-Messrs.
Morgan. Mills, and Daniel Democrats),
and Cameron Republican,. Total, 4.
An amendment was also offered insert
ting a clause stating in positive terms
that the Alaskan boundary question
should not be submitted. to arbitration
under this treaty. but it was rejected by
the same vote of to 4. 1t will be Of
fered in the Senate. The debate in the
committee-room developed an opposition
to the treaty under any conditions that
was entirely unexpected; and If the mi
nority Of the committee represent a pro-
portionate membership of the Senate. the
indications are that the treaty will have
a hard time securing the requisite two
a. .f,alo xrCfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Snort Sensaticnal-Three Favorites
and Three Outsiders Win.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, January o.
Clear weather, still too cold for COM
fort. however. drew out 5000 people to-
day. The track was fast again. and the
sport sensational. Three fayorites and
three outsiders won.
First ace-mle-Triby Oo5, Morse. 8
10 81 won. with Samson second, and Terra
Archer third. Time, 1:H 3-4
Second race-six .furlongs-R Q. Ban
n03. Campbell. TO 81 won. with May
Ashley second, and Hanobelle third.
Time. 1l6.
Third race-mile-Lord Willowbrook
600, Songer, 8 to p won, with Jim Mad
dox second, and A. Il. c. third. Time.
l:45 "a.
Fourth race-six furlongs. handicap
CASTOR (9G, T. Burns. 30 TO u won. With
Gin w. second. and Squire IL. third.
Time. 1:l5.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Loyal Prince
COG. Valentine, to y won. with Renaud
seco,.h, and Whiff third. Time. Iii.
Sixth lrace-seven furlongs-Provident
Cg4. III s TO 81 won. with Anna Teu-
ton and Princess Bonnie third.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

folk. he naturally fell IN line. and. wn
IL Is true he has never been able 10 gN
the game tho attention that IL require
especially from the owner OF cit
franchise yet Norfolk has had fair
good representation under his manage
ment. When Richmond and Norfol
were admitted TO the Atlantic League
last Septembef he realized what he M
undertaken. and Immediately made plan
TO give his city even better team thar
ever before fell to her lot. His frst
move was to engage the services o.
"Scrappy'' Billy Smith as manager. am
to give him full power to get his team
together. The result must have been
gratifying 10 the Norfolk rooters.
GENERAL BASEBALL NEWS.
Both the Cleveland and Brooklyn clubs
have already declared that they will al
tempt TO play Sunday ball at home, and
it is also said that the Baltimore and
Washington clubs may make similar
attempt. From several good sources. Il
has been learned, too, that II viii not
be surprise If Pittsburg swings into
line with Sunday games away from
home. President Hart. of Chicago, not
long ago instructed Nick Young to sche-
dule AnsOn's team for as many Sunday
games at home as possible.
Jerry Sullivan, the ex-umpire, who Is
now member of the assembly, Is re-
ported to be preparing a bill legalizing
Sunday baseball playing in New York.
II such a law should go into effect, 1t
would mean a small fortune to both the
Brooklyn and New York clubs, providing
the latter decided to play, for both would
be able to hold the games on their regular
grounds.
President Byrne will probably take the
question of 25-cent ball in Brooklyn be-
fore the league at the coming meeting
in Baltimore. People i'm Brooklyn want
cheap ball, and many are of the opinion
that with new grounds in the South
Brooklyn District, the clubs receipts
will handsomely recompense the other
members Of the league for a favorable
vote.
Nothing has been heard OF Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
BASEL LIGHT CHAT
RicHMOND's TEAM TO BE AN EVEN
LY BALANCED ONE.
NORFOLK WILL Be IN The SWIM, TOO.
The Two Virginia Clubs VIII I'm
doubecdIy he Able to Hold Their
Men Who VIII Constitute Them.

Though snow covers the ground at
Broad-Street Park, and freezing cold
weather prevails on all sides, the ardor
of Richmonds thousands Of baseball
enthusiasts is still warm. and they are
counting the days which must intervene
before the Bluebirds will wing their way
back to their old summer home, and be-
gin once more to fight for the city's su-
premacy on the diamond.
They will have stronger teams to fight
this year. but the Blueblrds will them
selves be stronger. and Richmond's s
honor as a great baseball city will be
steadfastly upheld by them. In the ag-
gregation Of Bluebirds who will come
here in March will be a number of last
seasons favorites, end a glad welcome
will no doubt be extended them, as will
also be given to the new gladiators. who
come from all parts Of the country to
do battle for the old capital city Of the
Confederacy.
There is every reason for the cranks 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

ASHLAND. VA. January S0-(Special)
Captain Richard III. Thornton, formerly
the owner OF the large estate near Ash
land now known as Gwathmey. died az
the home Of Mr.. Richard Lane, last night
of grip. He was member of the Fifty
fourth Virginia Regiment. during tha
war. and was gallant soldier. w B.
Newton Camp. No. 81 Confederate Vete-
rams. at its last meeting. recommended
him for admittance to the Soldiers Home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Striking Miners Desperate.

HALIFAX, y. s., January 30. Tho
striking miners at Spring Hill ara
about to play their last card. Tho
situation is becoming desperate. and. as
the mlne-owners ignore the Strike Com
mittee, the miners have decided to call
off all the men who are fighting the fro
In the east slope. This would mean the
destruction OF the mine; but It is thought
the Provincial Government will inter-
fere, the government being virtually the
owner Of the mine, and the company only
the lessee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Judge warwick Worse.

WARM SPRINGS, VA. January So.-
Especial THE condition of Judge James
w. Warwick Is worse. and his death Is
expected at any moment. Most OF tho
members OF the family are here. His
daughter, Mrs. j. f. Reid. was married
but few days ago. and is now on a
northern trim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

A special. personally-conductod tourists
excursion from New York. New Jersey.
and Pennsylvania. numbering fifty-eIght
people, arrived here from Old Point yes
terday afternoon. and the party Is quar-
tered at the Jefferson. They Will leave
the city this afternoon for Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
North Carolina and Nashville.

RALEIGH, N. c.. January so.-Gfe-,
ciaI.)-A bill was introduced In the Legis-
lature to-day providing for an exhibit by
North Carolina at the Tennessee Centen-'
nlal Exposition. the Department OF Agri-
culture to make It and to use any funds
1t has, these funds to be supplemented by
a $4,000 appropriation from the Treasury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31
Maine schooner boarded by spanish

NEW HAVEN. CONN. January 3d.
Captain Dorr. OF the schooner Jennie a.
Stubbs. OF .Islemose. Ms.. reports that
his vessel was boarded by Spanish OIL
GERS In the harbor of Porto Rico. A
package OF American newspapers was
seized. This was done. the Captain
states, so as 10 prevent the natives from
reading accounts OF the war In Cuba