The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-07

arduous labor It was strictly bust
ness meeting and various measures were
atlontea looking to the increased etii-
cheney OF this humane institution. Rev.
DR.. Hatcher, of Richmond, the president
of the hoard, DR.. Wocdfin and Mr.. Henry
Schmelz, # Hampton, and Mr. Hunt
Ha, grave, of Chatham, i'll addition to the
members from this section, were present
The most noticeable action of the board
was it's decision to inaugurate at once
measures for equippng the industrial
building. removing the existing debt and
making such additional enlargements as
are rendered necessary by the steadily in
creasinp number of inmates. Quite
number of the boys are now large enough
to be trained In mechanical arts, and the
trustees feel that the need OF machinery
is imperative. The constant presence OF
the superintendent at the orphanage can
not be dispensed with. and thus far COM
paratively little has been done to impress
the Baptists of the State with the needs
of the institution. 1t was determined
that the claims of this great enterprise
should be presented all over the state,
and DR.. James B. Taylor, for several
years the houored and successful pastor
OF the Selem Baptist Church, was
urgently inviteh to undertake this work.
This action was great surprise to the
Doctor, but after several days OF refiec-
tion he announced to-day his acceptance
Of this invitation. The trustees are
greatly delighted in view of this arrange
ment and feel that it marks an epoch in
the history of this holy charity. DR..
Taylor is greatly beloved by the Baptists
of Virginia, and his friends believe that
ne has rare adaptation for this peculiar
work. 1t is understood that he will at
once resign his pastoral charge, and this
will be sorrowful event to his devoted
people in Salem. Indeed he is loved and
honored throughout our valley, and his
retirement will be regretted by multi
tudes.
COUNCIL MEETING.
The town council met Thursday even
ing in regular monthly session, the mayor
occupying the chair and the following
aldermen present: Campbell, Camden,
Smith, Bowles and Boon.
petition numerously signed was pre-
scented asking that G. D. Denit be APP
pointed to fill the vacancy in the council
caused by the removal of j. G. Lang.
horne from the Third to the Second
ward. 1t appeared that Mr.. DENT could
not serve by reason of his being post:nas-
ter, and therefore ineligible. Richard
Johnston and f. A. Day we're then NOM
mated tor the position and the count o.
the recorded vote showed the election OF
Mr.. Johnston.
Mr.. Johnston was notified of his cleo
tion and took the oath of Office. He was
appointed a member of the street commit
tee and chairman of TIE poor committee.
j. NJ. Smith was chosen chairman OF
the street committee, but Mr.. Langhorne,
the former chairman, was requested to
superintend the work now in progress at
billiard s hill.
On motion of Mr.. CAMPBELL. J. G.. Fitz-
gerald was. elected assessor and assistant
to sergeant.
The report of Thos. 1. Preston, treas
urer, for the month OF June showed a
balance of s734.01 in the treasury.
On motion of Mr.. Campbell the water
rate for printing offices was made S12 in
stead Of $l5.
The sergeant was instructed to follow
the charter and proceed to advertise nj
property upon which sewer assessments
had been made and not paid.
On motion of Mr.. Camden the Valley
Baptist Association was granted the free
use of water for persons and horses dur
ing its session in August.
The council in electing Mr.. Johnston
made a..wise choice, rs he is n young.mar
OF sterling qualities and we believe him
fully competent to discharge satisfacto
rily the duties of an alderman.