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To the statement in Charge 8, that the trans
| portation OF flowers and flags had been paid for
by the Post, the answer is obvious; but the
committee failed to find, any evidence that
| comrades were paid for their services in plac-
| ing flowers or flags on thegraves Of the Union
| dead. On such occasions transportation was
| furnished members Of the Post, the widows and
| orphans of deceased comrades and . limited
number Of friends, just as we do in the North
on similar occasions. Beyond this there is
nothing 10 prove that the Post paid anything
but what was absolutely necessary TO make the
observance Of Memorial Day creditable to itself
and to those whose generosity enabled IL to
honor the memories of their dead comrades.
As to ChaIh, 4, whatever difference of opin-
ion may exist as to the wisdom of devoting
portion OF the funds thus received for the erec-
ton of Memorial building your committee is
of the belief that this fact was known to the
greater part Of those who had contributed, and
the purpose of the Post in that respect was
published in the Proceedings of tho National
Encampment for 1880 page 119, in the shape OF
resolution of thanks presented ut the request
of kearny Post.
Now, as to what had become of the money
and as to the diversion of portion OF 1T to the
building of a Memorial Hall. The Post real
lied from fair held in 1885 considerably over
$1,000. This was further increased by con-
tribution from John A. Andrew Post, of Boston,
biS heb pIpCctuS VI u COnCeIJ siNcu IOE huO
benefit of kearny Post From this came the
thought OF appealing to tho comrades outside
the South. and their appeals were successful
that tho idea of building a Memorial Hall found
expression. TO this end the Memorial fund
was created from the surplus lett each year
alter deraying the expenses incurred in tho
proper observance of Memorial Day. This
fund grew steadily. The contributions were
received, expended and invested by Memorial
Committee appointed by the Post
his committee submitted a report to tho
Post each year. giving the amount received an
nually for this purpose, the sum expended and
the balance on hand. Some time in 1891 or
1892 location for the proposed building. CON
sldered 10 be ono of the most desirable sites in
Richmond, was purchased for $4,000. A little
over one third of this amount was paid By the
Post and a mortgage on the lot given to secure
the balance. The land was decided to Edgar
Allen, for the reason given the In vestigating
Committee, that the Post not being incOrpo-
rated, no other course could be taken. Com
rade Allen executed paper i'll 1892 certifying
that he had 40 interest in the property, save as
an agent of Phil Kearny Post. This paper is
in possession of the Post. and a copy of il certi
fed TO by the Post Commander has been filed
with the Investigating Committee.
The figures of the amounts thus described,
with the expenditures accompanying. taken
from the books of the Post are as follows:
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monument to her memory, from which al
anchor, also In marble, hangs and on top o.
which is an urn. Around the grave, in wire
baskets, supported on an iron fence, are sew.
eral pots of forget-me-nots. The mother OF
Gen. w. s. Rosecrans is also buried in the
cemetery, and within the fence, which in
closes double grave, are two plain tablets
on one of which is written:
In memory of Eliza Heeemnn,
Born in St Johns, N. b.. Nov. l6, l7s9.
Died June Il, 1869.
Erected by her children,
Gen. w. S. Rosecrans
A. s. Rosecrans.
In the burial of bodies there is no rota-
tioD, no order other than what necessity
demands. No graves are sold, and the selec-
tion Of the last resting place lies with the
Superintendent. No charge is made, and
no expense in erred for any work done with
in the walls The u. S. Government pays
the employees and Superintendent out of the
annual appropriation referred TO, and the
friends of the deceased are left at liberty to
express their affection by the adornment of
the graves with monuments and flowers.
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TO secure a permit from the u. S. Consul
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citizenship of the deceased. In addition TO
this another permit has also to be obtained
from the civil authorities, which, however,
is a mere formality, as Americans, living or
dead, receive, and have always received,
magnanimous treatment and the klndest
consideration from District authorities as
well as from those of the General Govern
ment.
Capt. John Ayres is the Superintendent
appointed by the authorities at Washington
to take care of the cemetery and manage its
business affairs. He is a native Of Boston,
Mass, where, IN early life, he entered upon
a seaiaring life. In 1861, at the breasing
ont of the war between the States, he joined
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deafness, an affection which entities him
10 the most indulgent consideration ana
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various departments, having been Indian
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Since he became Superintendent of the
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prove He is always attentive 10 business,
never absent from duty, takes as much pride
in his work as though ali the dead were his
dearest friends, and is Jealous in his atten-
ton to Americans and all Others. City Of
Mc6ico Herald.
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IN addition 20 these $50 soldiers SIS have
been buried in the cemetery, whose names
are all recorded, though, owing 10 the alb
sence OF monuments, The exact location OF
each body cannot be given. Among the
most prominent are j. c. Willie, Secretary
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buried in 1873, and Justin T. Colburn, u. S.
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THE ROANOKE TIMES, THURSDAY. NAY %, 1895.

be done. France took serious umbrage
at the indignity offered her representa-
tive and sent two men-of-war to Vene-
zuela to take away her minister and all
the archives Of the delegation. In this
dilemma, as said before, Venezuela
wants the United States to use its good
offices in effecting an amicable settle.
ment. and, of course, good natured
Uncle Sam will do his best to smooth
over the differences. AS he already
has in tho Waller case cause OF oom-
PLANT against France, which at present
seems far from adjudication, IL is diff
cult to say what the outcome Of the
Venezuelan middle will be. II Is evil
IDENTIFY great advantage to be big and
strong, but in assuming the duties Of
protector to suoh troublesome set Of
little republics as those to the south OF
us. this government has entered into q
business thas promises nothing but
vexstion and disappointment.
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SENATOR PALMER, of Illinois, called
on the President yesterday and had g
little tslk with him about the silver
situation in the State. In response to
the question as to whether the silver
movement in Illinois had been arrested,
Senator Palmer answered that warrants
were out for the movement, but the
officers having the warrants had been
unable to come up with 1t ryet The
Senator said that 80 far as the Demo-
cratic convention, called uto meet in
Junef. is concerned 1t is foregone COM
clusion that free silver plank will be
adopted. From this. 1t would appear
that the campaign of.education has not
as yet had any marked effect on the
Democrats of Illinois.
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GENIUS AND INTRLLEoT.

The recent decision of the Supreme
Court on the income tax question Is q
vindication of the foresight and judg-
ment Of Senator Hill, OF New York. He
steadfastly opposed the passage of the
law by Congress and raised arguments
against it which have been sustained by
the highest coutt in the land. As poll
itician there is hardly his equal in the
country, and in craftsmanship he is sur
passed. If at all, by but few men in the
Democratic or Republican party. He
arrives at his decisions on public ques-
tions by reason and analysis, while Mr..
Cleveland comes to his conclusions al
most as II were intuitively, and therein
consists the marked difference in the
characteristics OF the two men.
He who by regular mentOl processes,
easily traceable, determines the merits
OF question may have lingering in his
mind some doubts, oven when facts and
circumstances; bear his deduc-
tion whereas one whose mind
Is 80 we'll rounded that certain
principles are incontrovertible TO begin
with, forges straight ahead to the same
results; bns, II asked to snalyze the
mental processes leading thereto,
would find it difficult to do so. The
first method Is wholly intellectual, and
the latter Is genius solving the probr
lem in It's own way. Grover Cleveland
Is sn example Of the genius OF states-
manship, and Senator Hill Of the
intellectual statesman.
Lincoln, in his way, was a genius;
but Mr.. Blaine, with all his intelieotua al
attainments, was not one; hence he fell
short in his efforts to reach the acme OF
his ambition, which was the Presidency
of the United States. Had he been cleo
ted instead of Cleveland when they ran
for the office, the history of the country
might have been vastly changed. In
all these events the hand Of Providence
Ia seen In shaping the destinies OF
nations and of men. Senator Hill NAV
never attain to the high office for which
he is so eminently fitted, and the very
| qualities which distinguish him in such
q marked degree among his countrymen
may conjoin to place the coveted prize
beyond his reach
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Trial of Oscar Wilde.

LONDON, May 22.-The second trial of
Oscar Wilde was begun in the Old
Bailey court before Justice Wills.
There was q dense crowd of Interested
spectators present in the court room.
Wilde was very restless and looked
worried and careworn. The SOLICITOR
general, Sir Frank Lockwood, in OPEN
ing the case for the crown said that
the indictment covered acts of gross
indecency during the period extending
from February to October, 1893. He
then recited the charges made against
Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly
and others. The marquis of Queens
berry was present at the trial. During
the morning session Wilde was taken
i'll and was obliged to leave the court.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-23
THE ELKorIoN TO-DAY.

The election to-day promises to be q
very quiet one. Only ten mem bers OF
the City Council are to be elected, but,
when the matter Is looked at carefully
and calmly, it will be seen that the
questions to be determined by ballot in
the city to-day are far from being un-
important ones. The pay of Council
man Is nothing, but the position is q
responsible and onerous one. involving
the possession of frst-class business
qualifications. Joined with integrity and
patriotism. The men to be elected to-
day will be called on, along with the
ten embers of the Council who hold
over for another year, to watch over the
interests of the city, and the selections
should be made with a full regard for
their asness in all respects for the
positions TO be filled.
In addition TO the qualities above
enumerated diligence and patience are
also requisites in Councilman, and the
public welfare should be the paramount
idea In all his considerations, while
discharging the duties OF his office.
That the voters Of Roanoke will bear
these facts in mind and turn out largely
to-day to discharge their. duties as
citizens is earnestly hoped. The Dem
ocratic party has good mon in the field
and that the majority of the Council.
men elected to-day will be of that
Doliticnl parapSaion xhara Ia evarv
reason to believe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-23
A QUARANTINE UNNECESSARY,
Mayor Jones Writes Another Letter t
the Board of Health.

Mayor Jones Writes Another Letter to
the Board of Health.
Hon. s. e. Jones, mayor of the citv.
sent the following letter to the board of
health yesterday:
DR.. II. w. Harrison, President Board of
Public Health:
Since the cases in Staunton have been
pronounced genuine smallpox by an ex.
pert from the city Of Washington, will
your board take any further action IS
to quarantine against Sbauntonp
The schools OF Staunton will soon
close now and great many pupils will
come through Roanoke, and perhaps
others who are now in Stanton, or will
visit Staunton on sccouns of the COM
mencement exercises at the various
schools.
We are In direct communication with
SSaunton al this point and would like
to know whether you think that the
trains should be watched and uuarsn.
tine measures taken prohibiting any
possible spread Of the disease.in this
city.
The several members Of the board OF
health think that IL Is entirely unneo.
essary to establish quarantine here
and state that they arc keeping fully
posted In regard to the smallpox and
should 10 become advisable TO take eny
steps they will do 80. The chief of DO.
lice has been keeping a waGhful eve
on all trains coming from Staunton and
any suspicious character will at onse be-
arrested.
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In Favor Of Free Silver.

DENVER. Colo, May a. Congress-
man John Shafroth, Republican, who
has just returned from Salt Lake, where
he attended the silver conference as q
delegate from Colorado. says If the
DEMOCRATS put free silver capdidats
in ahe field for President and the Re-
publican party does not. II will BIO she
dasy of the Republicans of this Stats TO
support the Democratic nominee IN
snimously and heartily. He added:
Let the East and the doubtful States
oonserue 10 as threat II they choose. 1
believe they should be made to under
stand our position at once and in plain
terms."
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THE MEMPHIS CONVENTION.
Delegates ArrIvinR-Ouestiono of Chairman
Not Yet Settled.

Delegates ArrlvinR-QueStion OF Oh arm an
Not Yet Settled.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 22.-The dele
gates to the sound money convention,
which opens tomorrow morning. are ar
irving by every train, and the hotel cor
ridors are filled with groups OF we'll
dressed and representative Southern
business men, exchanging greetings and
discussing the money question and the
probable course OF the convention.
Among those already here arc Gen.
W. w. Price, Of Savannah; 3. Price,
Oxford, Miss; Geo. Desassure, Atlanta;
s. D. Mccormick, Henderson, Ky; V.
G. w. Hawley, Paris, Texas; A. T..
Mayberry, Cotton Plans, Ark; s. O..
Thomas, ]. Q. Morris and At. Hayden,
New Orleans; E. w. Robertson, Column
bia, s. c., and Judge J. B. Brown,
Judge U. Nj. Rose and G. f. Pensel, Of
Little Rock. Ark.
The question as to who shall be the
permanent chairman Of the convention
has not yet been decided and the COM
mittee who have the matter in hand
decline to give out the names for
consideration. The time at which
Secretary Carlisle will speak tomorrow
depends upon the length of the rre+
liminary proceedings. 1t Is thought,
however, the speech will not be made
before D. m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-23
SOUTHERN pREsBYTER1ANs.
Proceedings of the General Assembly a
Dallas, Texas,


Dallas, Texas.
DALLAS. Tex, May 22.-The sixth
days session of the ninth general as<
sembly OF the Presbyterian Church of
the United States, was signalized by the
unanimous adoption of the report Of the
committee on bills and overtures as q
whole. The portion Of the bill that was
expected to renew the old discussion
and occupy the assembly for probably
several days was that OF organic union.
The committee in its report stated that
the assembly does not deem Ii wise un-
der existing conditions to agitate the
question submitted in the overtures.
The report Of the committee on home
missions was brought again, majority
and minority reports being made on the
fourteenth recommendation. R. H,
Fleming. of Lynchburg, Va, was chosen
by the majority report for the Office Of
secretary of home missions. The
minority were in favor of returning the
present secretary, Rev. DIR. Craig.
Memphis was selected as the mex
place OF meeting.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-23
GA. Il. Posts VIII Not pa,t,cin,,e

GRERN BAY, Wis, May 9s.-Com.
mander in-Chiei Lawler, OF the Grand
Army Republic, says: II can safely
say that there will be no grand army
posts at the dedication Of the Confeder-
ate monument In Chicago Memorial
Day. have not cared to rush into
such matters, but am on the side Of
she Grand Army on this question, and
although there Ia no objection on my
part to the ex-Confederate soldiers
erecting such..a monument. can tell
you now that no G.. A. r. posts will
participate in tho dedication cere-
mOnies,"
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THE government at Washington has
received information that Mexico Is
about to adopt the plan OF taxing all the
silver and gold mines in thai country
as means OF raising revenue. Amer
loan capital is heavily invested in these
industries and the tax will be serious
blow to enterprise in that direction.
The proposed tax will, 1t Is estimated,
yield 50, 900 which will mako II the
third item Of Importance in the Mexican
revenues, being exceeded only by
customs and the internal revenue or
stamp tax.
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