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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12
ROANOKE, VA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 12 1898

majority of the meeting demanded it.
HE BEING THE SOLE JUDGE OF WHAT
WAS A MAJORITY. (The capitals ours.)
The motion not to allow 3 count was
then ordered and the O'Ferrall vote was
so overwhelming that the chair declared
he could not decide. The O'Ferrall men
again appealed to the honor and fairness
OF the chair to give them q count but
the chair again positively refused.
Although the motion against a count
was still pending, yet Mr. Haden. who
mad also made the motion then before
the body, made another motion to
separate into district meetings. This
also the chairman put to the house
against the protest of the O'Ferrall men,
who very promptly and decisively voted
1T down. This matter stood, when again
The OFerrall men appealed to the chair
for the privilege of count by the usual
parliamentary way. Not only one.fifth
demanding count but clear majority
OF the meeting.
Attention was called to the fact that
very many Republicans, who seemed to
be anxious to have Tyler delegates
elected, and boys and non-residents
were in the Tyler ranks, and the CUES.
tlonabie propriety of the chairman
passing upon his own election was sug-
gested.
Captain Figgat again came to the front
and in clear, forcible and impsssionate
manner appealed to the known fair
dealings OF the chair, pointing out in
the most convincing language the errors
of the chair and pleaded with the CON-
v,ention for fairness and straight deal
ings, which was by the rulings of the
chair denied to what he (the speaker)
believed to be the majority. He
demanded for his people that the chair
should grant count. This the chair
construed into command and yery
dramatically declared he obeyed no
demand.
The O'Ferrall people having no other
remedy, the chair having announced
that he and DR.. Goodwin were elected,
they withdrew from the meeting, re.
paired to the city hall and there elected
a chairman, both Of the secretaries 20.
ing out with the O'Ferrall men. The
meeting proceeded to elect seventeen
delegates and new executive commit.
tee for the county. Before vote was
taken the delegates participating in the
city hall meeting were counted by rows
OF seats ono after another, the
delegates standing up and all
Republicans and boys, attracted
there, being requested to keep their
seats, the total number participating
being 245. Afiidavits by DISTINGUISHED
parties estimate the Tyler crowd at
not over 100 remaining in tho court
house. Manyot the Tyler men left the
courthouse, going out with the O'Ferrall
men declaring they came there Tyler
men, but would not see as good a Demo
crat as Colonel O'Ferrall slaughtered
by buck and gag rule of any chair
man--they not only left and went with
the O'Ferrall people, but they partici-
pated in electing O'Ferrall delegates.
The men who went out are the workers
OF the Democratic party and are always
found in the forefront of every Demo.
cratic battle and whoever may be nomi.
mated. be it O'Ferrall, Tyler or Buford,
will be found in the thick OF the fight
as they have always done to battle
with might and main for the supremacy
of Democracy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12

The first stated meeting of the new
City Council was held last night with
the entire twenty members present.
On motion the minutes of last meeting
were adopted without being read.
The clerk read the annual report of
the mayor. In this report the mayor
congratulated Roanoke on her prosperity
and spoke Of the financial depression
elsewhere which had not seriously az
fected the industries of this city. Over
100 houses have been built during the
year at cost OF $4,000. Our manu-
featuring enterprises have continued in
operation, and the financial condition
OF the city is good and no floating debt
exists. The credit of the city Is ex-
ceptionably good and the mayor urged
the strictest economy in order that it be
kept 30.
The health of Roanoke would compare
fsvorably with that Of any city in the
country and her schools could not be
excelled in the State. The school
property Is valued at 500, 600. The fire
department is in splendid condition
and deserves credit. The police force
Is in good working order and the order
Attached to the mayors message was
the report OF the board Of public works
and OF the chief OF police. The report
was received by unanimous vote.
The report of the city solicitor was
read The solicitor reported that tho
application for an injunction restraining
work on excavations for sewers during
the summer had not been entertained
by the Hastings Court and thought the
matter now was forever set at rest.
The report also stated that Il FL. Don
nelly fell over a broken sidewalk on
Nelson street and broke his leg and had
given notification of his intention to
bring suit against the city for damages.
The solicitor had thoroughly investi-
gated the matter and found that the
chief of police had duly reported the
condition Of the walk to the board OF
public works and the blame, if any,
should be attached to that body. The
report was received and referred to the
street committee for action on the part
relating to streets.
The auditor submitted his annual re-
port as follows, which was received and
the recommendations attached adopted:
To the Hon. Finance Com
herewith submit the auditors first
annual statement giving in detail the
receipts and expenditures of the city of
Roanoke for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1893
The bonded indebtedness Of the city
ia fol1ouo
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FLOYD COURT HOUSE. July IA
mass meeting was held to-day, court
day, to elect delegates to the State con.
vention. The meeting was largely at
tended and passed off harmonously
Nine delegates were chosen and they
go uninstructed, but seven of them are
for Major Tyler while two will vote for
Colonel O'Ferrall.
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THE TROUBLE IN BOTETouRT
Brought About by an Unparlla-
mentary Chairman.

He Declared Himself Elected "a Delegate
Mt Large and Refused to Order a
Ballot by Tellers-A Large Majority
of the Party Withdrew and Elected o
Full Set of O'ForraiI Delegates
County Mass Meetings Throughout the
State-OFerrall Maintains His Lead.
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Buford Gets De,epn,ss

Richmond, Va, July 11.-Colonel
Butord secured the solid delegation of
thirteen in Manchester, also the four
delegates in the town of Swansboro in
Chesterfield tonight.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12
Wythe For Kent.

WYTHEvILLE, July 11.-Wythe county
has instructed for Kent. If the dele
gates follow their own choice four are
for O'Ferrall and fourteen for TYLER.
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Campbell County Mixed.

LYNcHBURG, July 11.-Three districts
in Campbell county give four delegates
for O'Ferrall, four for Tyler and two
for Buford. There are seven delegates
to he elected.
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Drug Store For Sale.

Mrs. WALLACE, administrators Of
VIM. Wallace, deceased, would like
to close out his drug store, small and
new stock as whole. For informa-
ton of any kind apply to Mrs. Jennie
A. Wallace, Bristol, Tenn.
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Caroline For TyInr.

BOWLING GREEN. July l1.-Caroline
county sends solid delegation Of four
teen for Major Tyler, who is native of
this county
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O'Ferral on Top In Buck,ngh am.

BUCKINGHAM COURT HOUSE, July Ii
This county gives O'Ferrall, 10; Tyler,
81 Buford, 2. Ii is thought that OFFER
rail- will gain two of the opposition.
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Naneemond solid for O,FerrnII

SUFFOLK, July 1.-THE eighteen
delegates from Nansemond are pledged
to Colonel OFerrall by unanimous
vote.
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A Victim of the Chickamnupa Acoiasnt.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, July ll.--Chief
of Police d. +. Mitchell died at 1870 this
morning. He was victim Of Sundays
accident at Chickamauga.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12
THE new COUNCIL IN SESSION.
New City Officers Elected for
the Ensuing Year.

w. A. Glasgow Gets the City Solicitor
ship and Bob Coleman Is Made Clerk
OF the Market-The Old Board of
Health Unanimously Re-elected-New
Received.
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Still Another.

A FEW days ago we advertised q spo.
cial bargain in piano at SITS. The
people were quick to appreciate it and
IL is sold, but We now have q piano that
we can offer at even greater bargain
1t is an upright grand, slightly used,
almost good as new, cost 500; can be-
bought for 5000; fully warranted Paw
ments made easy. Hobbie Music Co.,
No. So Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12
JAS.S. GROVES &C.,,
Real Estate Agents.,
I03 CAMPBELL STREET.
ID. ID. BARBOUR. ID. h. EIATsON.
ROANOKE SANITARY PLUMBING
IA COMPANY.

Practical plumbers and gas-fitters.
Dealers In all kinds of plumbers' and gas
ntters' eupplies. Estimates made on the
hmproved and sanitary styles OF plumbing
All work guaranteed. j. MELHORN,
No. 10 South Jefferson
treet, Roanoke, Va. 1a61y
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sunday.school Picnic

The Sunday.school of Grace Me tho.
dist Church will hold its first annual
picnic next Saturday in Williamson's
woods just north of the city. The
children WILL meet at the church at o
o'clock snd will repair to the woods in
body. Everybody ia expected to bring
lunch.
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Estimated resources for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1894.

There remains unsold SAG 900 in school
bonds, which is not included In this
statement.
Requirements for the fiscal year end
ing June 40 1894:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-07-12

You can buy wall paper at cents per
roll and upwards at the E. II. Stewart
Furniture Company.
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Mr.. c. Maynard, formerly OF Rich.
mond, died in Francisco LAST week.
The morning call., 1893-06-25

never yet seen what is known as a crack
drilled company that lasted long as first
class organization.
Zone great Involvement to re-enIst meDt
in the National Guard of California is the
amendment made TO the codes by which a
man who has served faithfully for three
years may re-enlist for one, two or three
years.
Il heartily approve of the discarding of
the full uniform for the neat and
serviceable fatigue. l believe every man
should oe supplied with a com plete service
uniform. including campaign hat, leggings,
etc. When these have been secured the
regiments might turn their attention to
procuring a distinctive full dress for
parades and ceremonies.
Every armoVy should have an under
ground rifle range for the instruction Of
recruits. There IS altogether too little at
tention paid to indoor instruction. Few
recruits can go upon the field range and
make good average score without good
deal of practive, and it is very discourag-
ing to new men TO keep making 'twos' and
misses while all around them their COM
rades are punching out tours and ives.'"
The morning call., 1893-06-25
STATE ARMORIES.

Colonel Thomas T. Barry, commanding
the Third Infantry Regiment, enjoys the
distinction of'having acquired his military
education in the University of California
Cadet corps, which is at all times directed
by an officer detached from the regular
army. He has been for a long time iden-
titled with the National Guard, has studied
its wants and thoroughly understands its
needs and aspirations. H5 dropped his
composition of law brief to give his inn
pressl0ns on the topic under discussion.
He said:
THE most pressing need of the National
Guard is proper armory accommodation.
The expenditures of the State for its MILL
tary forces are large and in one regard
not economical. or the millions appro-
prlated for their support and maintenance
the greater portion has been paid out for
rents, and there is nothing to show for
these large sums in the way of suitable
public buildings. Had bonds been issued
twenty years ago for the construction of
armories. as in other States, they would
have been now paid off, with no greater
burden upon the people than they have en-
dured, and instead of the present traves-
organizations would occupy quarters that
would favorably compare with the best in
the Union. AS 1t is now, with no such
military budget as California, Oregon pos
seSses In Portland an armory that in CON-
parisou with our own is fortress
because our armorieS are private struc-
lures, built purely for income, aud there
fore economically and of limited proper
tons, we possess no suitable drill halls.
They afford no thorough opportunity for
drill by company. emitting all thought
The morning call., 1893-06-25

of a battalion or regiment. The result is
drill on the streets with insufficient light
and no possibility of proper supervision,
and little opportunity for the detection and
correction of faults. The company quar-
tiers are narrow and restricted and cannot
be used for military purposes. OF course
every body recognizes these difficulties, but
the amount needed to overcome them
seems so large that there is an apparent
reluctance 10 urge legislation in this direc-
ton. But study of the appropriations
for the National Guard since its organiza-
ton will force the conclusion that the
wisest thing to be done at this late date is
to cease paying rent and construct build
iDgs exclusively for military purposes and
solely under the control of the State.
lit is of the highest Importance also
that the annual encampments should be-
both in spirit and letter. for drill and
every active member of the guard should
be present. The present elective system
of choosing officers could be limited in
some particulars without detriment to the
organization and without danger of inter-
fering with the freedom and independ-
ence of the commands. If candidates for
positions as officers were compelled to pass
an examination to determine their elig-
bility before election, instead of after
ward, fewer mistakes would be made by
the members of the companies and by the
line in selecting the field.
I'm this connection also some opportu-
nifty should be afforded for instruction of
the officers III minor tactics and the gen.
eral principles of war, by lecture or other
wise, to relieve the monotony of mere
drill and convey an adequate idea of what
is required besides proficiency in the regu-
latOns to make an officer.
The present efficiency of our organiZa-
ton with the f1e affords the highest evil
dence of its zeal. The encouragement ex-
tended should be greater ana the burden
of practice should not be made to fall so
heavily upon the private resources of
members. A range should be acquired,
suitable as to distances and EN- bracing the
conditions likely to be encountered by
troops in the field. Firing at unknown
distances and over a diversified terrain at
the extreme ranges should be sedulously
cultivated, especially after the issue of the
new arm. But the scope of this article
prevents but brief reference to this and
other needs of the guard. 1t is alive to its
own Intersections and lin Itations, but
with the support it receives 1t accomplishes
marvels. Its zeal and esprit de corps
should prove to every one that no dollar
appropriated for 1t viii be unwisely eX-
pended. II requires and expects the SYM
pathy and announcement of the whole
community in its labOrs as well a. liberal
contributions for its III intenance."
The morning call., 1893-06-25

band set in with embroidered disks, some
OF which are wholly on the blue, some
partly on the blue and partly on the white,
and some scattered here and there below
the band. They are all outlined only with
heavy linen floss and we're very little work.
yet Oh the creamy-white ground they make
an effect that is simply charming and
serve their purpose as well. and better.
than more elaborate design would do.
The bedSpread, which matches them,
has band OF blue on all four sides and
disks here. there and everywhere about.
The FLOWS that rest upon the couch are
some of one material and some of another,
but those of cotton cloth are laid across
one end and show big, spra wiling horse
chestnut leaves. tinted with old blue dye
and outlined with the floss. They are per-
hapS the simplest of all which the divan
shows, and both they and the hangings
were purchased at little cost, yet they are
among the very best. and, what is a prac-
teal but valuable point of vantage, can be
Numbered again and again without the
smallest harm,
The morning call., 1893-06-25
TABOO POLITICS.

Colonel Sullivan of the First Infantry,
who enlisted as a private soldier in the
First Regiment on December 3 1878, and
who, as a commander, has steadily main
tanned the prestige of the First Infantry,
expressed his ideas substantially as fol-
lows:
The guard should be divided into
three brigades, and brigade commanders
should be elected by the elected commits
stoned officers of the respective brigades
This would insure the selection of ii man
with whom the officers would be fully sat
isfed, and IN whom they would have the
utmost confidence. besides removing it
without the pale of politics. This latter
is to be particularly desired, because the
guard, as whole, in its internal admins.
tration, should not be hampered by pOlit-
icai affiliations. There should not be more
than fifty companies in the State, provided
that number be properly maintained. In
the present condition of things it is useless
Tor regimental commander TO attempt to
approach the maximum membership, be-
cause Of his inability TO uniform and
equip little more than the minimum. A
want of rifles compels men to turn out at
musters and INSPECTIONS lacking this one
essential requisite OF a soldier; and in
case of trouble the force at our command
is badly handicapped because of the fact
of our not being fully supplied with
weapons.
Owing to our inability to secure State
armories the Legislature should grant per-
mission to the various counties to erect
suitable buildings for the protection of the
property OF the guard in the various local.
ties when so requested, as it seems bad
business management to have this i'm
portant branch of the Government at all
times at the mercy of the exacting land
lord. Buildings should be provided where
we would know that il would not be neces-
sary at the end of every few years to fold
our tents like the Arab and silently steal
aWaV'"
The morning call., 1893-06-25
MORE CAVALRY.

Captain S. p. Blumenberg. commanding
the First Troop of Cavalry. the only band
of hOrSemen enrolled in the National
Guard of California, naturally took his
point of view from the saddle in consider
ing the question of what Improvements are
most needed in increasing the efficiency of
the whole corps. From his eminence he
regarded the matter as affecting the prin-
cple of organization rather than as being
concerned with details. Said this gallant
trooper, as he diSmounted from his steed
TO converse on the science of war:
The mistake we make in the National
Guard is having too great preponderau ce
OF Infantry to the other arms of the SER
vice. You can easily figure it out
yourself. The law now provides for
seventy companies. OF these sixty-seyen
are allotted to the infantry. two to artil-
lery and only one to cavalry. What kind
OF battle 10 You suppose a general could
make with such a ridiculous proportion
OF ingredients? The proportion in the
United States army is two and a
hall parts infantry, one part cavalry and
half as much artillery as cavalry. We can
improve the National Guard by trying to
get nearer the true ratio. though it would
not be advisable or policy. perhaps, TO
adopt the proportions observed in the
organization of the regular army.
The National Guard should be conid-
cred great school of instruction. In time
OF war We cannot dispense with cavalry.
Those cit Zens who desire TO learn the drill
and duties of a trooper are as much en-
titled TO the opportunity as are those who
want TO be foot soldiers. AS it is the cav
airy arm is all but ignored. One company
in San Francisco Is enough, and my troop
is all right; but there ought to DE more
cavalry organizations in the interior. In
agricultural centers horses are plentiful,
and young men in towns like Los Angeles,
Bakersfield and Santa Barbara would be
very glad to form troops of cavalry 1t is
common mistake to suppose that it costs
great deal more to belong to a cavalry
troop than to an infantry company. There
is enough material lying Idle in Sacra-
mento to equip three new troops in this
State. They have a good stock of carbines
and equipments on hand. All that would
have to be secured TO complete the outfits
are sabers and saddles. OF the ten addi-
tlonal com panies recently authorized by
law at least three OF them should have been
organized as cavalry troops"
The morning call., 1893-06-25
WIDER SYMPATHY.

Colonel William Macdonald of the Sec
ond Artillery Regiment, who has just re-
turned from Europe and the Eastern
States after a two mon tbs vacation, in
reply to the question, What is the most
desirable improvement for the National
Guard at this time?" replied:
What we most need is q wider SYM
pathy with our service on the part of the
business men of San Francisco. They
are the first IN time of trouble 10 raise
their hands in an appealing and depre-
tory manner and shout, Where is the
militiaY Yet this very class put most of
the distractions in our way during the
period OF preparation and discipline re-
quired to make the National Guard effec-
tive IN the preservation of property and in
the maintenance OF order.
The business men ought to encourage
their clerks to join our ranks. But do
they? On the contrary, when they find
one of their employees patriotic enough to
enlist they discharge him at the first op-
pOrtunity. Hundreds of desirable Young
men would be found shouldering their
muskets to become guardians of the peace
Dut Tor the constant and ever-present
dread of losing their situations
without the cordial cooperation of
employers in. all branches of business we
cannot make the National Guard a COM
plete success. a man ought to be en-
couraged to join its ranks instead of being
held back. All employers of both clerks
and mechanics should insist on a certain
proportion Of their employees enlisiing.
There are very few parades in the wear.
and these generally occur on public holl-
days 1t is shameful thing to dock a.
man his days salary whenever he is
ordered out on duty. This practice. which
is entirely too common, seriously affects
recruiting in the National Guard Of this
State. Then again, where summer yaca-
tions are allowed the employers ought to
take especial pains to arrange the time so
as to allow those of their clerks who are
enrolled in the National Guard to take
their vacation when the encampments are
being held.
I'm Chicago very different feeling pre-
walls among merchants in the attltude
toward the National Guard, compar ed
with the same class in San Francisco. In
that city not only are the young men en-
eouraged to join the ranks. but the mer-
chants are exceedingly liberal in their
subscriptions toward keeping the troops
effective. They respond generously to
every appeal. When there / was told that
whenever there is a parade the merchants
raise money among themselves to pay for
all the horses used by the artillery and
cavalry. 1t IS done cheeriully, too Such
thing probably has never been heard of
on California, Front or Battery streets
Let our merchants but once follow the
example of the Chicago men and you will
see the greatest kind of an Improvement in
the National Guard of California"