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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

From Roanoke CITY 20 Bnitimore-
Ills work.


ROANOKE. va. December io-lspe-
c,aJ-Rcv Charles y. Bulla. who has
been pastor OF Grace Methodist church
hero since april. iss5. has been transfer
90 by Bishop Granbery 20 St. fauI .
Ea.hodIst church. Baltimore. where ne
Will take thc place made vacant Dy 'hs
Y rEfer of Dr Whaling % austin, Tex
Rev j. 81 Greene. OF the Alabama c' n
ference has been transferred 10 Hi iee'
srd viii arrive in Zoe city within mort
rme Mr. Bula would necessarily nave
Do an moved at the next session "i the
baltimore conference. as al that time ms
.mit of four years would have EXPIRED
tlt 50 was the hope u his congregation
'rat he would DO allowed 20 remain tntl
tat time.
Rev. SIR. Bula came 20 this city from
Wilmington His work nt this charge has
teel very acceptable. and perhaps no pas
ic- in The city II more universally be
loved and respected. Hc has greatly
s,rengthened the church, and furing his
ptsi0rate has paid or large ana burden
some local debt Dir. Bnila expects 10
leave Roanoke about tho 2oih OF this
month. hence he viii fil the pulpit OF
Grace church hut two more sundays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN MICHIGAN
Three Murders, Followed by Suicide
Man and Wife slaughtered.

DETROIT, MICH, December 1O.-A spe-
cial to the Journal from Free Soil, Mich,
says: A man named William Hitchings.
brother-in-law to John Hunt. a farmer
who lived about two miles west Of this
place, killed Mr.. Hunt, Mrs. Hunt, ard
their hired man. Thomas Harvard, yes
terday afternoon, and then cut his own
throat. Hunt and Harvard were in the
woods cutting wood and Hitchngs split
ting If, when the last-named struck Hunt
with his axe, killing him Instantly IIa-
ward started TO run, but fell. and was
struck by Hitchings while lying on he
ground, also being killed instantly Hitch
ings then went 10 the house and killed
Mrs. Hunt by stabblng her in the neck
with a jack-knife. After killing 4drs. Hunt
Hitchings went upstairs and cut his
throat from ear to ear, and must have
died at once from the way blood Is splash
ed about the room.
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Wifne.scs Discharged.

NORFOLK. VA, December i0.-(spe-
cial)-The five members OF the Olive
Pecker crew. who turned States evidence
against Andersen. and who have been held
IN the city jail here ever since his con-
victlon IA year ago. were discharged to
day. and each received pay for the time
OF Incarceration at the rate OF 81 per day.
The 1--WE sailors were at first charged with
being accessories 10 the crime for which
Andersen died yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
THE MASSACHUSETTS DAMAGED.
BattIeship Strikes an Obstruction in
New York HarbOr.

WASHINGTON, December lO.-A tele-
gram received at the Navy Department
to-day from New York, says that the
battleship Massachusetts, soon aftes leav-
Ing the New York navy-yard. to-day, for
Hampton Roads. struck an obstruction
near Governors Island, and three Of
her compartments We're torn open. she
was taken back 20 the navy-yard at
once, and has been placed in dock for
the extent Of her injuries TO be ascertain
ed. Her commander is Captain Nicol
ludlow
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The BunaIo sails.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. December 10
fsnaciai 1.-The United States auxiliary
c,s,iser Buffalo, Commander Hemphill.
eaiicd from Hampton Roads this morning
for Manila with so seamen and marines
aboard FOR Admiral Deweys fleet. The
Euffalo took on fresh meat and pro-
visions here last night The armored
cruiser BROOKLYN is expected to arrive in
Hampton Roads hourly from New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
HAS SUNK TWO FEET

NEW YORK, December 10.-At the COM
mandant's office. at the navy-yard, the
reported accident TO the battleship Mas
sachusetts was confirmed. The Massa-
chusetts has already sunk two feet be-
low her regular water-line but is not
believed 20 be in any danger Of sinking
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

NORFOLK. VA. December io.-(Spe-
cial. The condition Of Judge Robert W
Hughes. OF the United States District
Court. who was stricken In the Ee.leral-
Court room few days ago with a chill,
continues 70 improve. Despite his ad-
vanced age. he has rallied RAPIDLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

pistols. The cap OF Colonel William
Saunders. chief of artillery on the stan
OF General Joseph i. Johnston, Is placed
here. ard there are promises OF otncr
portraits and relics. A collection OK dii-
ferent newspapers published during lhe
war are interesting. The Sorth Caro-
linians OF Richmond have been most
liberal and interested in this work. which
with the generous donation Of our public
spirited Julian Carr has placed the room
out of debt, and a small balance IN hand.
II is due to posterity that TINS room
should hold not only relics Of the North
Carolina soldier, who served so nob'y
In the Confederate army. but pictures
should be there. and records of their SER
vices should be placed on file in the con-
federate Memorial Hall. In the Confede-
rate capital, where all may see them
Mrs. T. 7. BRODNAN,
vice-Regent for North Carolina
Decernhar & 1905
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THE TEXAS ROOM.

During the year ls9s number Of relies
have been added 70 the collection IN the
Texas Room, and Mrs. A. V. Winkler,
regent for the Lone-Star State. is very
active In arousing interest and securing
contributions throughout the STATE. She
reports handsome sum for a memorial
window 10 Hoods Brigade. from Texas,
who desire 10 honor the heroes who fell
upon Virginia soil. Respectfully.
MRS. CAZNEAU MCLEOD,
yice-Regent for Texas. G. n. l.. \.
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sudden nenth in saaoIls.

sUFFOLK. VA. December 0lSpeCia)
Airs. Selma Tebault. OF Norfolk. died very
unexpectedly about $50 o'clock this morn
lng al the residence OF her sister, Mrs.
Jane II. Brikgs. No. u Pinner street. suf-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
THE GEORGIA ROOM.

The Georgia Room during the past year
has had. as usual. generous financial ana
from the regent and Daughters OF the
,~onfederacy of that state. and most val
liable additions TO its already priceiess
contents Besides other relics, the son
OF Commodore Tatnall has kindly contri-
buted the true account of the 'Peiho In
cident," in which the Commodore pecame
famous and beloved by the English, for
they will never forget that blood is thick
er than water" The daughter of Gene
raj Gilmer (the Chief OF the English Bu-
reau Of tho Confederacy) has sent me
mortal Of him, which contains wealth
of history in Its original manuscripts and
maps. among the latter those used by
General Lee on the march to and from
Gettysburg.
And last. though not least. the vice.
regent. while In Scotland this fall, after
diligent search, secured a copy OF most
valuable book. Tine Confederate Seces-
sion," written by the Marquess of Lo-
THAN and published by Blackwood In 1864.
It IS a history Of the difficulties that
led to the war between the States, and
shows how the North had always imposed
upon the South-whlch Mr.. Lincoln con-
fessed in a sentence Of one Of his earliest
speeches TO his Cabinet. IF We let the
South go who is TO pay our revenues?"
KATHERINE G. STILES.
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THE ALABAMA ROOM.

A few valuable relics have been added to
this room during the past year. among
which is the original manuscript II the
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Manly. Of Ala
bama. at the first Inauguration OF Pres.-
dent Davis February is. 1861.
The people OF Alabama are interested I'm
the success Of this great work. and send
contributions which are meeting the ex-
penses OF the room.
Mrs. J. III. DRAKE.
VicA-Reganf for All ubap1a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11

| WASHINGTON, December l0.--John j.
wyatt was to-day appointed postmaster
| at Airland. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
THE TREATY SIGNED,
Peace With Spain Made Perna-
nent at 8i45 Last Evening,
RENEWAL OF RELATIONS,
Government Wlll at Once Proceed 10
Restore Diplomatic Machinery.
Government Wlll at Once Proceed 10
WHO'LL BE MINISTER TO MADRID,
II IL Followed, 1t VIII at

n Precedent is Followed, 1t VIII at
Least Not BE Ex-Minister Wood
Tord-speciaI Envoy First, TO Ex-
change BRtlfcatiOns.
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Decemher 8. 1sq8.
y
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT.

The Florida Department OF the Confede-
rate Museum reports remittances from tho
regent, Mrs. r. +. Fleming. sufficient 10
cover all indebtedness for the year end
ing December g. 1888, and have a small
balance In hand. One additional portrait
has been presented. Although the num-
ber Of relies has not been largely In
creased, interest In the work continues
unabated, as Is evidenced by the fact ihet
the different chapters OF Daughters OF the
Confederacy throughout the State nave
decided to set apart yearly sum for the
regular maintenance OF this department.
Mrs. II. A. PATTERSON,
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SOLID SOUTH ROOM.
vice-Regent Solid South Roor
THE KENTUCKY ROOM.

The vice-regent for the Kentucky Room
in the Confederate Museum feels that
in sending her report for lssS she has
had much TO encourage her Some Valu-
able gifts have been sent from the State
notably the handsome silver-mounted
saddle which belonged TO General John
Morgan, by his sister. Mrs. Basil Duke,
aud by Mrs. Cummins, largo picture OF
her father. Dr. John Edward Pendleton,
together with his worn Confederate coat
Through Mrs. " q. Gray, two fine ca
cravings have been received-one Of I.
L. Burnett, member OF House or Repre-
sentatives in 1854, and II. c. Burnett,
member of the Confederate Senate.
A very handsome plate-glass case has
recently been purchased for this room,
and it's finances augmented by the sale
OF souvenirs and the proceeds of an ex-
cursion 70 historic old Williamsburg.
Miss NJ. L. HARRIS.
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NIt1-ftt 3tUL5
Mrs. +. V. VALENTINE.
Alternate for Kentucky;
Mrs. NORBOURNE GAIT GRAY.
Regent.
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THE LOUISIANA ROOM.

As vice-regent for the Louisiana room,
am glad 10 report that | feel decidedly
encouraged. Mrs. ID. A. 5. Naught, so
well known IN Confederate work in her
own State, the Louisiana regent, has
given evidence Of her zeal and interest
in donations OF money secured from the
Junior Daughters Of the Confederacy. and
valuable relics From her l have received
handsome scroll upon an easel, now in
the Louisiana room. which sets forth
Louisiana's services and sacrifices, which
is so handsome / gladly invite its inspec-
ton. | have also received a handsome
sword Of Midshipman j. NJ. Morgan, who
accompanied Mrs. Jefferson Davis TO the
South upOn the evacuation OF Richmond,
and which was worn by him on the
Confederate States cruiser Georgia, and IN
the naval battles on James river. and q
framed letter from President Davis 10
J. NJ. Morgan. commendatory Of his SER
vices; and an engraving of General Beau
regard has been sent by Mrs. Vaught.
and there are other gifts, which, on the
whole, lead me TO hope that Louisiana
will shortly take the place I'm the Confede-
rate Memorial Hall in the capital OF the
Confederacy which the courage and the
suffering Of her sons and daughters justly
merit Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. GEORGE WAYNE ANDERSON,
Nice-Regent La. Room, =. W. IL. ..
December 9Th.
SOLID SOUTH ROOM.
The event in the history OF the Solid
South Room during the cast year has
been the unveilng Of a llie-size portrait
Of President Davis, which hangs over the
mantel. The portrait Of Judge Reagan,
Of President Davis's Cabinet, has been
promised in the near future, and three
miniatures OF the Daughter OF the Con-
federacy-as a child, a young girl, and a
rounded, perfect woman. Memorials of
her have been presented by her mother
10 this room. OF which she was honorary
regent.
The Confederate pin Of crossed flags
still meets with ready sale. and adds
TO the revenue for the expenses OF this
room. and the entrance hall.
ResDectftfllV gubmitted
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
COUNTY COURT.

An order was entered correcting erroneous
assessment of taxes, charged to II. H..
Blease, special receiver.
In the matter of the road petition of John
W. Montgomery and others near Deerfeld,
j. Frank Clemmer E. j. Wayland and S.
e. Brown were appointed commissioners to
assess damages to the contestant, W. q.
Craig, who are required to act On February
18th next.
Rev. j. j. White, ofthe Baptist church,
Basic City, Va, was licensed to cele-
brate the rites of marriage.
George W. Crosby was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of John b. Crosby, de.
ceased
The will of Simon Coiner was admitted
| to probate with Philip NJ. Conner. admins
| traitor, e. t. a., the value of estate being
| &C. 996.
The petition Of j. A. Miller aud others
| for road in North River WINS referred to
the road board.
Henry M. Spencer appea red in court and
resigned his committeeship of George W.
FUR.
were presented showing the construction of
the road petitioned for by w. II. Splaun
and others with cost Of construction of S125;
of the petition of j. H. Ruff and others with
cost Of construction of $2O1. so, both of which
we're certified to the board of supervisors
for payment.
Henry A Black resigned the guardianship
of George A. and Marian May Harper.
George A. Craun was appointe guardian
of Pearl f. Dice.
The will Of Mrs. Sarah B. Leeper was ad-
mitted to probate with j. Wellington Splitter
as executor. The estate is valued at 81, 596
The application of Patrick Lloyd, ex- Con-
federate soldier for pension, was allowed
He Will receive SIS year.
The bridge petition of q. S. Patterson and
others at Harriston, Middle River District,
was heard and certified to the board of SUI
pervisors for an appropriation of 81, $50 for
construction.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
AUGUSTA LEGISLATORS.

For the SPECTATOR;
like Senator Opie. He is not clam.
The SPECTATOR has intimated that he should
not speak often; but the point was not we'll
taken. For, repeat, Opie is no clam. The
person who expects him not to talk never
met the Senator. He has been criticised for
some of his speeches. But criticism is
cheap. Anybody can criticize. Optics con-
stituents are not going to get mad with him
O'Ferrall particularly, though some of
them may question the good taste of his in
timatiOn of regret that the latter 60 out of
Office "unhaang," as we'll as "unwept. and
unsuDg." But that's only matter of taste:
and there is no accounting for taste. Leav-
ing ont the county judgeship question, the
Democrats who nominated, and elected,
Opie are pleased with his record so far. He
has offered some good bills. The one look
ing to general reduction of salaries was
in the right direction. And his proposition
to combine the different elections, and have
fewer of them, is, also, good. / have never
been able to understand the Senator's posi-
tion iu the judgeship matter, and will not,
therefore, comment on it;except that was
glad to see that remark of his, in that con-
neetion, he'd the effect of bringing our rep
resentative from Middle river to his feet.
Anything that brings that honorable gen.
tleman to the floor is highly to be commend
ed. Usually he is as little heard from as
was the "absent Doctor from Middle River
district in our county convention. Seri-
ously, Walker is sensible, practical legis-
iator, and should talk on his feet more.
Churchman has offered two bills-both bad.
One is to extend the jurisdiction of magis-
trate Gone Of whom he is which, as Josh
Billings would say in civil cases to two
hundred and fifty dollars. Being P
himself, the gentleman from South River
may see more need for this change than we
do. His other bill looks to taking from
wage earners, heads of families, the exemp-
ton they now enjoy from punishment,
when the debt is for rent or for family sup
plies. think both these unnecessary, and
unwise, but the Legislative committee has
reported the last measure favOrably. and
possibly both may meet the approval of my
friends constituents. l hope so, for like
the gentleman mnch, and am glad to see
him moving. Better make some mistakes
than not do anything. Don't be clam.
GIENMoRE
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
Sudden Death of MIR. Nj. ShanhoItzer.

On Wednesday morning of last week about
s o'clock, Mr.. M. Shanholtzer, of this city,
dropped dead while walking along the B.
& o. track just south of Pleasant Valley.
On Tuesday night Mr.. Shanholtzer COM
planned Of the way he felt, but on Wednes-
day morning he was apparently in his
usual good health, and having some bust
ness to attend to at Pleasant Valley, he
boarded the early morning train for that
place. After arriving there he inspected
some track work, and started to walk to Mt
Crawford, saying that he would rather walk
than ride. Mr.. Carver, the track foreman
for that section, decided to walk with him.
The two walked along together and had
gone about half mile when suddenly Mr..
Shanholtzer dropped to his knees, exclaim-
ed "My Cod and clutched at his heart.
Mr.. Carver quickly ran to him, but before
he could reach him he had expired His
body was borne back to Pleasant Valley
and placed on the train that leaves there at
$50 and drought to the city
At the time of his death, Mr.. Shanholtzer
was track inspector of the Valley Branch
of the b. & O.. and had been resident OF
Staunton for some years. He came here
from Springfield, W. Va. Mr.. Shan.
holtzer was in his both year. and was de
vout member Of the Presbyterian church
His wife and four daughters survive him.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
New Advertisements.

Mr.. A. A, Eskridge, we'll known citi
zen, announces himself candidate for tn
office of Commissioner of the Revenue. sub
ject to the democratic primary.
Mr.. Thos A. Dawson announces himself
a candidate for the Office of City Sergeant
subject to the democratic primary.
NIGH. Holiday. the up-to date shoe deal
er. calls attention to his cork-soled shoe:
and rubbers. See his advertisement.
Reliability in carriages and buggies i
what Hardy & Son advertise to-day The.
also manufacture them at their factor.
corner of Main and Market street
Mr. H. II. Biller, of Orkney Springs, tell:
our people that he will be in the city every
court-day to buy furs and hides. He viii
be at j. A. Fauver & Co.'S store.
Capt. Thos. j. Crowder announces him
self a candidate for reelection to the offic
CT Commissioner OF the Revenue, subject tC
the democratic primary.
Capt. Fl. M. McIlhany, who is so wei
known to our citizens, is also candidat'
for Commissioner of the Revenue, subjec
to the democratic primary.
Capt. F. B. Berkeley, who has been {
member of the city council for many years,
announces himself a candidate for the Of
flee of Commissioner of the Revenue, sub.
ject to the democratic primary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
GRAIN TRADE AND CROPS.

| The Cincinnati Price-C Current of las
Thursday says
| The past week has continued com
paratively mild in temperature, with
more or less rain in the central regions
and SHOWS westward. Where the shows
have disappeared the condition of the
wheat is for the most part reported to
be favorable. There has been some
freezing and thawing, but there is lit
| tie of complaint or of serious appre
| hension as to unfavorable effects there
| from. Taken altogether the winter
plant, and much to improve it's general
status. Limited areas have had more
or less of drawbacks.
The extent of moisture recently ex-
perienced in the West, with the mild
temperature, have been calculated to
bring about a change in condition of
country roads, which had to an I'M
usual extent maintained favorablecon-
ditions, but which now have become
so muddy as to interrupt the move
ment of produce. Underthis situation
the current marketing of grain is re-
duced, and may continue to be of re-
stricted proportions in the near future.
The wheat markets have been COM
paratively steady, there being little of
new feature in tie general situation.
Here and there holders of wheat in the
interior who have been hoping for con-
siderably better prices have shown
evidences of discouragement,a and have
either been putting their holdings, all
or partly, on the market, or making in
quiries of dealers in such manner as to
indicate their increasing doubt as to
the future. This has been evident
mere especially in localities where the
growing crop is developing favorably.
The long deferred advance which has
been expected in prices of wheat has
become a factor calculated to increase
the uncertainty of better prices. The
markets close moderately higher than
week ago.
May wheat at Chicago closed
&c below the highest point of the
week, &c above the lowest point, and
&c lower than week ago.
Corn at Chicago for May clos.
ed &c below the highest point of the
week, &c above the lowest point and
&c lower than week ago
Wheat receipts at primary markets
were 2,477, 900 bushels for the week
against 3,454.000 the preceding week
and ! 6S5 900 last year.
Corn receipts were 4,551 900 bushels,
against 5,36S,000 the preceding week,
and 2, 1874 900 last year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-01-27
Pocanontas Items.

| l.. B. Moore returned from the eastern
market last week, bringing fine lot of two
year old cattle with him.
Congressman Dorr has introduced bill
to pension Isaac w. Allen of this county, 9
captain of an independent company, at S2i
per month
| The second trial of the "boat case" was
held last Saturday before another jury and
resulted in the conviction of OFT Dilley
The fine was fixed at ten dollars and costs
Capt. A. M. Edgar has returned from the
Johns Hopkins Hospital greatly improved
in health. Amputation was thought to be
necessary at one time, but it was finally de.
cided that the hand could be saved
r. W. Hill and E. L. Beard have bought
the VIM. H. Overholt lands in this county,
having paid off the lien due Capt. Alex.
Mathews.
Last Tuesday VIM. Baxter of Edray. went
to look at the Locust Greek mill property
with view of buying it.
VIM. Sharp, Esq, at Edray, severely in
jured his foot with an axe while brushing
one day last week. He is doing quite we'll.
Preston Baxter, young farmer near Ed
ray, met with a similar accident, and is also
laid up for repairs.
The report is prevalent here that immedi-
ate preparations are being made to move
the Buckhannon saw-mill to the forks of
Greenbrier river in advance of the railroad.
The manner in which the report came is that
John Holland of Green Bank has arrived
from Buckhannon where he saw Capt. VIM.
Hevener, the contractor, who is advertising
for forty 4-horse teams to move the machi-
merry from Buckhannon. The mill will be
transported there by rail. This is one OF
the best equipped mills in the State, and
credence is given the rumor by the fact that
Col. McGraw is the owner of the mill. A
citizen of Green Bank has gone to Buck
harmon to see about the contract. The job
should be done by Pocahontas teams.
Three horse thieves are now in the jail
at Marlinton, the latest addition being John
Wilfong who stole John R. Warwick's
horse near Green Bank, and sold it to Isaac
Hevener of Rockingham. This man is
married and his wife and six children are
in Iowa. He was about to marry woman
at Bluefeld, Va, when arrested. Horse
stealing has become so common in this
county that one of the accused is reported
to have remarked that he didn't see why
they made so much fuss about it.