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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
ROLLED TOO MUCH.
The Commander of the Indiana Was Con-
ccrncd For Her Safety.

The Commander of the Indiana Was Con-
ccrncd For Her Safety.
Washington, Feb G.--In the absence Of
ship Indiana ut the Navy Department
this morning, although Z full report mad
been ordered and Naval Constructor
Stahl had been sent from the Norfolk yard
to investigate the matter, it is presumed
by the officials that the ships return
from sea was not due to any actual acct
dent but from the excessive precaution
on the part of her commander who per-
haps cared to run no risks with IL 81. 600, =
600 battleship and IL crew of 80 men in
their Keeping.
Capt. Henry c. Taylor, commander,
had until last month seen no sea service
in six years, his last command having
been the old. fashioned frigate Alliance in
May, 1891. Since that time she has been
on duty whe"e his work was largely the
oretical, mostly ut the War College, of
which he was principal.
Lieut.. Commander John A. Rodgers
was also unused to the big top heavy
modern armored vessels lie has been
steel inspector at Bethlehem, Pa, for IL
long time and had not been anout since
1894
1t is believed that when the Indiana,
which has Il rolling record of about 10 de-
grees, got INTO long waves off tie capes
her chief officers became concerned about
the stability of the turrets and concluded
the hest thing to do was to return 20 the
smooth water Of Hampton Roads.
California Pears. WASHINGTON Naval
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
Roanoke, Va, Jan. II, 1891.

Having purchased the interest of Mrs
T.. +. Workman in the firm of William
son II Workman, will continue the bus
mess of new and second hand furniture,
carpets and house furnishing goods at
the same place. Nos. 222 and 224 Salem
avenue, CSmith buildinl9. Highest cash
prices paid for second hand furniture
PERRY WILLIAMSON
DIR. Raberts Pine Tar Tablet Chew.
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-07
nIssoLITInN NorICE

The firm OF Williamson Il Workman
has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent, Mr.. Perry Williamson purchas-
ing the interest of Mrs. T.. j.. Workman
in the firm. The business will he con
tnued by Perry Williamson ut 222 and
22l Salem avenue, who assumes all debts
owing 10y the firm. and to whom all debit,
due the firm should be paid. Thanking,
our friends and the public for their very
liberal patronage, and wishing II contnu-
ancc of the same to the new firm.
PERRY WILLIAMSON
MRS T.. L. WORKMAN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
Tine selge of Yorktown !.

Prof. Jno. p McGuire, of Richmond, de-
livered in the Auditorium of the Y NJ. e.
A. on Friday evening last, his lecture on the
''Seige Of Yorktown as advertised. The
4 night was Indictment which doubtless had
the effect of keeping many away, so that the
audience was not what the patrons Of the
enterprise had hoped for, but in all save
numbers it was Of that order which inspires
speaker and insures an appreciation OF
any meritorious effort. The lecture is clas-
! steal interesting, and worthy of the theme
and the lecturer. Every word OF it was
drunk in, and to many who had not studied
the event which it elucidated it was strik-
| ingly instructive. To Virginians, Of whom
! there we're more in the seige than any other
body. save of Frenchmen, it caused thri II
of pride which was, we think pardonable,
notwithstanding its intensity.
The seige was q master piece Of strategy,
and its success was marvellous considering
the roads over which the Americans had to
march and the difficulty with which com.
munication at that time was keptup between
the various armies of the United States.
| The lecturer has pu. much learning re-
search and thought into the composition,
and it must delight all who have all oppor-
tunity to hear it.
| He was introduced by Hon. II. st. Geo.
! Tucker, and when the lecture was ended
! through Mr.. Tucker thanks were returned.
| After the lecture an informal reception
was rendered Mr.. McG nire by Mr.. and Mrs
A, F. Robertson at their home, where many
of those who had heard him were introduced
That night he returned to-, Richmond upor
the two O'Clock train.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
RockprIdge court House.

At Lexington, Tuesday, I'd inst, the dedl-
cation of the Rockbridge county court house
took place, with appropriate ceremonies
The exercises began at 1920 o'clock when
the Lee-Jackson band of Lexington struck
M Dixie and no better evidence is needed
of their interesting character than the fact
that the crowd throughout kept their seats
in interested attention interrupted only by
occasional outbursts of applause. Brief
pleasant speeches from all who took part
in the building and from representatives OF
the people made up the program. The ex-
ercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Dr..
j. T. Wightman Of Lexington.
A number Of Kockbridge's prominent cit
liens spoke on that occasion. including the
following-t1. d. Letcher, John z. Welsh.
W. &. Mcdowell, Supervisors SamI s. Ag'
nor, K. &. Paxton for Nat. Bridge Dist, J.
M. Johnston for Buffalo Dist, Capt. j. D.
Morrison for Kerr's Greek Dist, j. w Bell
| for Walkers Greek Dist, J. r. McCormick
| for South River Dist. Hon. w. A. Andersen
for Lexington Dist, Il. W. Winborne le
sponded for Buena Vista. Mr.. A. f
lWithrow also addressed the audience turn
| ing over to the county the building on be
| half of his company which had erected it.
! The house is a most substantial one, mod
ern and convenien and was constructed
according to plans and contains no Job
which is saying good deal in these days o.
professional court house builders.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
Board Of Supervisors.

The Board met on Saturday, when various
accounts amounting to 50, 1859 were ex'
amined and allowed on the levy of 1896, be-
ing mostly for land damages on road petit
lions and for elections, etc.
The sum of $16O was allowed to j. I. Mil
Ter for the erection of a foot bridge over
Middle river at or near the finley ford.
Judge Chalkley was allowed the use OF
room in the courthouse over the County
Clerks Office for an Office.
N. C. Watts, sheriff and jailer. reported
an account for 81. 004, expenses incurred fol
full and other jail expenses, for the year to
end July 1st, 1897. The account was refer
red to Joseph A. Waddell and M. F. White
as q committee to examine and report to the
next meeting Of the board as to the validity
and correctness of said jail expenses.
Judge Chalkley and w. A. Burnett were
appointed committee to confer with the
| council of Staunton with aview to collecting
the proportion of indebtedness for supper
Of city jail prisoners.
The board then adjourned till the 18th
when they will meet to decide upon TIL
county levy for the ensuing year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
ReaIEstate Sold.

Messrs. McIIhany & Hilleary have recent
ly made the following real estate sales IL
addition to the D. a. Kayser residence men
toned elsewhere.
One hundred and sixty acre farm OF Rev
A. w. Arson, near Hebron Church to d. A
Snyder for 5000.
House and lot on johnson street belong
ing to Baltimore B. & L.. Association to A
A. Markley, consideration $3.50.
The farm of Rev. A. W. Arson, contain
| ing 1897 acres near Hebron Chvrch. for
| So, 800 to Mrs. Mary Il. Hamilton.
The farm of d. A. Snyder at Snyder's Sta
ton, containinfi s. acres, to James D. Siple
of Pendleton county, W. Va, at 81, 200.
House and lot on Dover street, belonging
to William Plumley, Jr., to William Pryor
consideration 1915.
A lot on North Augusta street to Mrs
Matte W. Grasty, consideration $3.50.
| Two lots on North Augusta street, prop
erty of Major H. NJ. Bell, to d. W.. Myer
| for 22OO
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
The Cool Facts abent Mr.. Ellyssl's
Claims for Governor.
(Communicated.)

| MIR. Editor, we have read an article
in the last issue of the SPECTATOR
| INDICATOR criticising Maj. Hoge
| Tyler's candidacy for Governor The
| writer seems to be excited because 9
large number of the delegates at the
last gubernatarial convention person
ally went to Maj. Tyler and promised
him their support next time, it was 9
general voluntary promise by the dele
gates. Nobody is so green as to claim
the convention as a deiiberaCive body
made any declarations on the subject
The fact is Mai. Tyler would have
been nominated instead of O'Ferrall
had it not been for the power of the
Federal patronage used by Cleveland
in 0 Ferrall's behalf, which patronage
am cunts to $3.50 900 in Virginia. That
is what nominated O'Ferrall, and both
Cleveland and O'Ferrall have deserted
the party that took them both out of
obscurity and made them prominent.
The people want a man for governor
this time who has been tried and
found true. Maj Tyler did not come
to the State convention last year a gold
man and change his convictions for
the hope of office, he was Outspoken
for silv er four years ago. 1t does not
require newspaper interviews and per-
sonal letters 10 draw out his views and
have them pa biishsd over The State,
every body knows where Maj. Tyler
stauas. He iias actively canvassed his
State for ~ years at has oaCH erperase
for his party, he has rendered his
State able service on the debt commits
sion by saving the taxpayers nearly
a half million dollars. He is level
headed business man. Like Bryan,
his heart and sympathies are with the
plain people, the honest, industrious,
toiling masses. He is a practical and
successful farmer. The farmers say
it has been over 100 years since they
have had governor. they want Maj.
Tyler.
Mr.. Ellyson is a banker, president OF
big Building and Loan Co., and prior
to the last convention was gold man,
and fought the silver party up to the
convention, he has never stated in his
many interviews that he is at heart for
silver, or in favor of silver without in
ternational agreement, he touches sill
yer very lightly. When the great bat
tie was being fought in Virginia last
year prior to the convention, to bring
the silver question to test John w.
Daniel stood in the lead and Maj. Ty-
Ter by his side. Now when the battle
has been won in this State, is it right
to kill out our silver champions and
put late convert over them, if this is
done how long will we have silver
party in Virginia? The gold people
will claim victory and the gold press
will publish it over the country that
"a reaction has set in, and the silver
party is going to pieces" What effect
will this have in 1900? II the silver
people don't stand to their guns now,
they wont have any guns to stand by
in 1900 The nomination Of Maj. Tyler
will insure Senator Daniels re cleo
ton. Let the silver democrats stand
by their tried friends now, new con
verts can take Office later on.
A LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
From, niehuand.

On June 3rd, by the Rev. a. Q. Flaherty
Mr.. W. B. Kincaid and Miss Lizzie Ratlih
were married.
A little daughter of Peter Gutshaw, OF
Meadow Dale. died recently Of whoopina
cough.
Rev. Howard Wade has been on q visit to
his daughter. Mrs. Clark Hiner at Craigs-
Vile, where her husband has recently NOV
ed
Charles Fenton, a son-in law OF Mr.. john
E. Sipe, also at one time q resident OF this
county, is making his wayNith his family
from California to West Virginia in road
wagon. A letter received few days
ago states that he was 81 days in crossing the
desert and in short time would arrive at
Ell Paso. Texas.
e The people of Monterey were thoroughly
aroused at an early hour last Sunday morn
ing, the cause being the dangerous condi-
ton of our townsman, S. W. Crummett. For
a week or more he had been undergoing ex-
treme suffering on account of carbuncle
On his neck, and on Sunday morning about
one o'clock. having had no rest, he was per-
suaded to take dose of morphine. The
usual dose. it appears, was given, but II
proved to be too much for him in his run
down condition. and at six o'clock life SEEM
ed to have left his body entirely. The alarm
was given by Mrs. Crummett and the two
physicians of the town were summoned.
They with the aid of half q dozen strong
men worked with him and kept him moving,
after it was SO that he could move at all,
from six O'Clock until noon. Mr.. Crummett
says he did not regain consciousness until
between eleven and twelve o'clock. de IS
now entirely out of danger, but still sore
from the rough treatment that was necessary
in restoring him.-Recorder.
(From South Branch Review.)
The Highland Recorder says merchant
in Pendleton county, placed sign in his
store which read: ''Please keep out from in
behind the counter" Brother, this is NO
worse than Highland county merchant
/ who gave due bill to one of his customers
in this language: "Do Mrs. - the amount
of doing and ID eggs, to be took out II
yaller musling, be the same more or less
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
MoFFErT,s CREEK.
commencement Exercises of the Valley
High School.

commencement Exercises of the valley
High School.
June 7th.-The Valley High School closee
its eighth session.on Friday evening, the 9th
inst This excellent school has been under
the admirable care and management OF
Profs. Jas A. Mcclure and Harry wallace.
And the session just closed has been one OF
the largest and most suspicious in the his
tory of the school.
Tho commencement exercises which con-
sisted Of debates, oratiOns, declamatlons,
&c., was complete in every particular ana
reflected credit alike upon teachers and pu-
pills.
The exercises were opened with prayer ny
the Rev Mr.. Haddon. After which war
| rem Rowan, President of the Grier Literary
Society made the opening speech in very
becoming way Next in order was the debate
subject: Resolved, "That thyre. should be
an educational qualification for suffrage
! Administrations. Il. Harris and W. Y.
Wallace. Negative-C. E. Harper and Johr
Mcclure.
The debate was followed By the orators
of the occasion, f. II. Robe tson, subject
1.-THE Nineteenth Century in Retrospect
j. E. Rawlings. subject: Home OF Jeffer
SON." r. T. Wallace, Arbitl alton.
These gentlemen all acquitted themselves
nobly and covered themselves with glory
! The declamations were s;,lendidly exc
cuted by the speakers, S. S. Brown, "Bettel
in the Morning." F. ID. Carson. Some
body's Mother q. N. Fix, skate Shelley,
r. D. Finley, "Papa's Letter, E. IL. Full
wider, "Our Liberty IN our keeping" W
M. Harris, 'Poes United in Death" M.
McCIure, 1.-The Brakeman in Church"
The committee of judges, Rev. John NC
[Cormick, DR.. W. NJ. McKemy and Jos. vii
liams, awarded the orators medal to Joh
i Mcclure, and the disclaimers medal to Rof
} ert ID. Finley.
j; Mr.. j. Lewis Bumgardner. of Stauntor
delivered the medals in a happy manner.
W. E. B.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
sad accident.

James L. RunnelS, a brother OF Capt w.
d. Runnels, of this city was accidentally
killed on Peace River. Florida, on the even
ing on the oath of May. whilst out on
hunting and fishing tour. He was taking
down the sails of his boat and his gun being
in the way he took hold of it to remove it,
when the hammer caught, and he was shot
through the bowels. He was taken to land
and all was done for him that could be, but
he died in about four hours after the acci-
dent. His home was in Columbus, Ohio,
and being in delicate health, he went sew
eral years ago to Florida. where his health
was restored He was pleased with the
country and purchased an. orange grove ano
was farming it at the time of his death.
He leaves widow and two sons not quite
grown. He had one brother, Hardin living IL
St. Marcus, Texas. brother, Robert living
| in Park county, Indiana. and sister, MRS
Maggie Myers living in Columbus, ONO
Deceased was about As years Of age. His re-
mains were inferred in Florida. He was
man much esteemed and very popular witt
all who knew him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
rney. An. c. A.Llbrary.

To PATRONS OF THE Y. NJ. c. A. LIBRARY:
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the T. NJ. G. A.
is pledged to raise annually $500. for pur-
chasing new books; and in lieu OF the usual
Spring Library Entertainmentthe Board has
decided to adopt this plan. viz: To ask each
member Of the association, the auxiliary,
and library subscribers, to give not less
than % cents nor over 800. These contrib
utors will have the privilege of naming 10
books they would like added to the library.
After oanvassing for this, an informal en-
tertainment will be given these subscribers
and all interested, when these lists will be
read and compared and the books receiving
the most votes will be purchased with thi
| fund. You will be waited upon by mem
Der of the auxiliary. Please have your con
tribution and list ready.
MRS. A. NJ. HowIsoN, Pres.
Mrs. Chas. Curry, 1st Wires.
Mrs. Fl. D. Peck, Treas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
Pocahon.as Items.

Mrs. Matte Beard, widow of the late
Joseph Beard. who is now over 80 years OF
age, fell last week and dislocated her hip,
and the accident it is feared may prove
, fatal.
Mrs. Susan Howdyshell was last week ar
rested and placed in jail as accessory to
; burglary committed by Ervine Howdyshell
at Frost
Mrs. Andrew Herald, who has been quite
! i'll for some time past Is now improving
/ Miss Eva Moore, daughter Of Mr.. E. b
/ Moore, has returned from School in Staun.
ton.
The earthquake was felt throughout thu
county.
| Cattle buyers have been in the county re-
Gently paying fairly good prices. Many Of
the heavier cattle have been sold for TIL
fall delivery The average price for gooe
cattle being about 1892 per hundred.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
closIng, Exerc ,aes at the v. F. i.

Z Tuesday morning at 10 80 o'clock the clos
ing exercises of the Virginia Female Insti-
tute took place in the presence OF a large
and appreciative audience. AS is usual the
exercises we're very entertaining and not
too long to be thoroughly ENJOYABLE. 1t
goes without saying that the musical part
of the program, under Prof f. r. Webb,
reflected the unusual talent and skill OF
the teacher, and elected much favorable
comment. The gold medal for musical
proficiency was won by Miss Helena Splitter
of this city. Gold medals were also won
by the following Miss Mary Rufin Jones,
collegiate scholarship; Miss Annie Patrick,
academic scholarship; and Miss Bessie Lee
calisthenics. The only full gradute was
Miss Bessie Dozier Lee OF South Carolina
Bishop White with very appropriate re-
marks presented the diploma After sing
ing by the whole school, the exercises CLOSED
with benediction by the Bishop
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10

The board of the d. ID. g. B. Institute met
on Tuesday, with all the members present
except Col. j. K Edmondson, good deal
of business was transacted. and such places
we're filed as the law requires now to be
filled, vacancy having occurred by the
death of Prof. De Long Mr.. 6. u. Eurltt
was appointed to that position, which left q
vacancy in the second class. This the poard
was unable to fill, and the matter wentover
for further consideration.
The employees of the Institute for last
year were all re elected for the term OF one
year except the carpenter, which place was
filled by the election of Mr.. Jno II. Dla-
mond.
One new teacher, Miss Frances Burr Way.
OF N. e., was elected, who will teach artlc-
ulation. as that chair will probably be re-
established for the ensuing session.
The exercises closed on yesterday morn
ing when the medals were delivered ana
other exercises gone through with.
On Monday evening there was an oratofi-
cal contest at which Mr.. l.. b. CLARK secured
the prize which was awarded him by judges,
Joseph A. Glasgow, E. S. Sublett and Rev.
Frank Shinault Mr.. Z. B. Alsop. as vale
dictorian, acquitted himself handsomely.
The elegant musical program of II num-
bers was splendidly rendered before large
and appreciative audience. Lack of space
forbids our giving such an account OF its
meritorieus features as we desire, but the
music was of high order and displayed care
full culture and remarkable proficiency.
One feature which was novel to the audience
was much enjoyed. 1t was the rendition OF
NEARER my God to thee" The singing was
by Mrs. Bumgardner, one of the teachers,
and class of young ladies, accompanied
by Prof. Euritt, rendered it at the same
time in their (the sign language, and the
audience caught an idea of how beautiful
and expressive that language is.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
Death Of Mrs. Kenyon.

Mrs. Mary F. Kenyon. wife of J. F. Ken
yon, died on Wednesday last after pro-
tracted illness resulting from tumor /.
Aged 50 years. Mrs. Kenyon was formerly
Miss McKeever. She was born in Staun-
ton on February 70, 1888. In 1916 she moved
to Winchester returning here in 1858. She
is survived by her husband, j. F. Kenyon,
and one brother, VIM. McKeever. both OF
this city. and one sister, Mrs. E. L. Dull Of
Augusta county. The funeral took place
from the Lutheran church. of which she had
been a member for many years, on Thurs
day evening at o'clock. Interment in
Thornrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
Excursion over the =. 4 o.

The True Reformers will run an excursion
over the z. & o. Railway from Covington
to Richmond on Sunday. June 18th, 1897,
leaving Covington at 2:12 a. m. and arriv-
ing in Richmond at 1925 a. m, and return
ing will leave Richmond Monday night.
14th, at 1880 D. m. This will give two days
In Richmond. The iare from Staunton to
Richmond will be S2O for the round trip
and correspondingly low rates from other
points. The train will leave this point at
6 a. m. Sunday morning. Half rates to chill
dren between and IL years of age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
ResIdence burned.

The residence of Hon. w. q. McCiung,
near Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier county, was
totally destroyed by fire about 8 O'CLOCK on
last Saturday afternoon. May 2sth. Inc
building was large and handsome frame
structure and caught fire from spark lodg-
ed on the roof of the ell. Nearly all OF
DR.. Meetings. household goods were burn
ed, including his library and expensive IN
struments. DR.. McClung was at Lewisbure
at the time on his way to Washington with
his daughter. He estimates his loss at Slo.
600, upon which there is only $1,000 OF IN
srranCo.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
CRY School teachers.

At meeting of the city school board on
Friday, the following were elected teachers
in the public schools for the session of 1897 g.:
WHITE SCHOOL.
j. r, Weaver, principal of white school.
P. B. VIM, first assistant in high school.
W. G. Morton. second assistant III high
school.
Miss Sallie Grattan, eighth grade A.
Miss Lizzie McCue. eighth grade Is.
Miss Lucy Kinney, seventh grade A.
Miss Minnie Bickle, seventh grade b.
Miss Kate Blackburn, sixth grade A.
Miss Rebecca Young. sixth grade b.
Mrs. r, b. Whittle, fifth grade A.
Miss j. M. Brown, fifth grade B.
Miss Lena Echard. fourth grade A.
Miss Margaret Atkinson, fourth grade Il.
Miss Bessie Hullihen, third grade. first
division.
Mrs. E. H. Surber, third grade, second
division
Miss Annie Mills, second grade.
Miss Annie Fallon, first grade.
Miss Gertrude Stone, teachers of drawing
and manual training.
Miss Mary I. Dowd. teacher of cooking
and sewing. oa.
Miss Annie E. Elder at her own request
was given one year leave OF absence WITH
out salary.
CoLoRED SCHOOL.
O. j. Derritt, principal Of colored schools
Edward X. Harvey, eighth grade.
Maud POiadexter, seventh grade.
James 81. E. Carter, sixth grade.
Kate Ellis, fifth grade.
s. Carina Campbell, fourth grade.
Cornelia Anderson, third grade.
Sarah Peters. first grade.