Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

n Petersburg. which he is alleged 10
have seem He said there was only one
oircumstnnce which occurred during MS
connection with the institution that
aroused his suspicion that any immoraii-
lies existed between teachers ana pupils'
He then related precisely what had Deeh
testified to by Mrs. Chiles, OF having
gone into the yard one evening at her
request to look for some girls. He said
ne struck a match. and found Mr.. Bear
and Miss - behind table In an atu-
tude which aroused his suspicion. This
attitude was one of crouching, and wit
ness said ne couldn't say that anything
was wrong He reported the matter TO
the principal and II was investigated.
Mr. Bear denied positively that anything
criminal was attempted, and said that
he was simply playing with the girls
several Of whom were out.
DEPORTED HIMSELF WE'LL.
Mr.. Brenaman said further that Mr..
Rear was an elderly, dignifed gentleman
who had always been punctual, ana de-
ported himself properly, and the matter
was allowed TO drop, very properly 70:
witness thought. He couldn't recai
Miss IS age at the time OF the occur
renee, but thought she was quite young
He didn't think the girls were knowingly
violating any rules by being out, as IL
had lust become dark, and IL was Satur-
day evening, when there was no stuaylhs
20 he done. When asked as TO Mr.. Bears
capability. witness said he didn't CON
dder him 10 be a scholar. but he was
sery capable 10 FIJI the position ne occu-
pied. Witness never knew or heard OF
any drinking among the students while
ae was at the institution lie expresses
great regret that he had TO testiiy 10
anything which might reflect on tho IN
,titution or on Mr.. Bear. He thought the
Institution was an eXcellently-managed
one. and that Dir. Bear was very properly
exonerated
This concluded Mr.. Brenamans testi-
mony. and Mr.. r. D. Haislip. editor OF
the Staunton Daily News. was called.
He stated that he had lived In Staunion
since 1890. and had been frequently
thrown with officers Of the school. He
had never received the slightest intima-
ton OF any immortality at the institution.
He had however, seen some evidences
OF drinking among the officers. During
the earlier part of his residence In Staun-
ton he had seen several teachers drink
Ing, but there had been a reform during
the past two years. Mr. Yates, he said.
was member Of the same club with him
and he drank great deal In the club
rooms, so much that the odor Of whiskey
clung round him at all times Mr..
Humbert drank some little. witness said.
He testified that Messrs. Williams and
Berkeley were perfectly sober men. and
pore excellent regulations Mr. Bear,
ie said, was a very dignined gentleman,
and had much the appearance OF
preacher. witness had never seen Mr..
Eurltt under the influence OF liquor, and
was satisfied ne hadn't drunk anything
N several years. Witness mad never
been very intimate with Captain Doyle,
but had never seen him drink or enter
bar-rOom. He had seen him when he
thought he had been drinking. He
considered him TO be scholarly man,
md one possessed OF great executive
ability. Witness thought the board
should have made regulation prohibit
.ng drinking on the part Of any person
connected with the institution.
In general terms Mr.. Haisiip spoke of
The excellent course OF training which
vas given the mute pupils at the insu-
tuition. He stated that several young
ladies' who were before the board during
the last investigation had complained TO
him Of the manner Of investigation and
Asked him to take the matter up n his
paper, but this he declined 10 DO.
When questioned by Mr.. Huchanan.
Mr.. Haisip said that be had never heard
OF any OF the teachers or officers drink
Ing al the institution
Mr. Haislip was interrupted al this
.unciure, as the hour for the General
assembly TO convene had arrived. and
the comwittce rose until O'CLOCK
QUESTIONED BY DIR. WINSTON.
When the Inquiry was resumed DR..
Winston. or Hanover. a member of the
Board OF Visitors of the institution,
appeared before the committee to ask
ar liaislp, who was again called to
'ne stand. few questions: