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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

That the six children of the late Jay Gould will be able to live in compara- tive comfort if they do not die is shown by the report of the appraiser of the estate, just filed in the surrogate's court in New York According to this report each of the six children is en- titled to a life estate in trust as follows George J. Gould ,$9, ,O77, ,194; Edwin Gould, $9,215,72S; Helen M. Gould, 9,35S, 437; Anna Gould, Countess de Castellane, $9,712, ,21S; Frank J. Gould, $9,817,5S5, and Howard Gould, s9519,296. I'm addition to these bequests there will come to each of the above named heirs sums ranging all the way from $2, ,000, 900 to $3000,000, these latter bequests being in the form of remainders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

The use of concrete bridges is extend ing in this country and in Europe At Munderkingen, in Austria, a concrete bridge of 164-feet span over the Danube was recently constructed. The centring was covered with oiled paper, and on this Portland cement, mixed with sand and broken stone, was laid in layers a foot thick, beginning at the abutments and working toward the crown. At the crown the concrete was three and one half feet thick. In France it is cus- tomary to make such bridges much thinner at the crown, iron rods inclos- ed in the cement being used to give strength.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30
Notice.

wecannot accept anonymous or return re- iected communications. In all cases the name of the writer will be required, not for publication, but as guarantee or good falth
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

The experiment of reducing the cotton acreage has worked so we'll in the sea- son just closed that there is a strong probability that it will be repeated on a larger scale next year. A vigorous movement to that end is already on foot, and 1t is proposed to extend the organization of cotton growers, begun a year ago, to include as large a mem bership as possible. The limit set for next years crop is 7OO0OOO bales.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

It is said that Rev. Joel Jewell who recently died in Troy, Pennsylvania, originated the word 'teetotal." The story goes that at a public temperance meeting in Hector, New York, in 1928, he introduced into the pledge the let ters 70 F." for "old pledge" which pledged against distilled liquors, and 'tT' for total, including both distilled and fermented liquors. When names were being taken a young man in the gallery said: Add my name and g. T, for I am a T-totaler.' MT. Jewell adopted the word in speeches and writ ings. Some four years later an Eng 1ishman named Dick Turner employed the word, and it's origin has been as- cribed to him. MT. Jewell was born in Dunham Greene county, N. Y, Feb ruary Il, 1903, and became a revivalist and temperance worker at an early age. For over fifty years he was an
 active Presbyterian clergyman al- though not ordained until he was forty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

All is not gold that glitters. Robert Perry, a Chicago contractor, who has been spending two months in Johannis- burg, South Africa, says: I want to warn Americans to keep away from that part of the world. There is noth- ing to go there for. The climate is un- healthful, living is exorbitantly high, and the people who are there are al most in a starving condition. Negroes do all the work in the mines, which are all owned by Barnato and Rhodes. The place is a desert where scarcely any thing grows, and there is a water fam inc most of the time. Every imagina- ble thing is taxed heavily. Even Pre- toria's own paper has printed a warn ing to the world to keep away from the place. The people who have lived there ten or fifteen years are away be- hind the times. When l told them
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-30

about the motorcycle and the kineto- scope they thought I was telling fairy tales, and would not believe me.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
The ReyiynI Meetings.

The services Of DR.. Judscn at the Fist
Baptist church yesterday. noon and night.
drew increasing crowds with deepening
interest. His noon theme was Finding
Jesus" and at night he drew a beautiful
picture Of the TRANSPORTATION. with the
lessons applicable TO duty. To-day al
noon he will speak on "Tnanswere1
PRAYERS" and at night on Coming 10
Jesus" At 1870 p. NJ h will meet all
ladies' interested In missionary work. HIS
charming simplicity and winning spirit are
delightful features OF his preaching.
The meetings at Legh-Street Baptist
church continue to grow In int rest. The
meetings will be held in the main audi
forum after this. The subject at il A.
NJ. to-day will be: "Why our Prayers Are
Not Answered" DR.. Broughton breaches
with great distinctness and power.
An interesting revival is in progress al
Fairmont Methodist church. where K.
w. Webb. Of Portsmouth is conducting
the services. The attendance is quite
large. and the services are in the nature
Of an o,d-time Methodist awakening
Rev. l.. j. Phaup held a meeting at
Laurel-Street Methodist church yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. George
Smith, ID. D., OF Macon, Ga. one OF the
most prominent men in southern Metho-
dism, will address the children at this
church this afternoon a 4 o'clock.
Rev. James w. Moore, Of st. James
church. is preaching nightly to interested
congregations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Cbanccry Court Announcements.

Notice has been given by Judge Lamb
90 the members Of the bar that the
Chancery Court will take a recess from
and after Friday. May 5th. until Thurs
day. May 9th. that the court will adj
iourn for the term on Friday, May nth;
mat no contested papers will be received
after May 81; that no papers OF any
kind will be received after Friday. May
10Th: that there Will not be specin
term of the court, and that until fur
Their ordered the court Will not be IN
session for business on Saturdays. The
Judge has caused TO be made a docket
of all cases in the Chancery Court IN
which nothing has been done for five
wears. with a view to striking them from
the docket Of the court.
The statute provides that case so re-
moved from the docket cannot be rein
stated for any purpose after one year
and 1t Is therefore very important that
counsel interested in such cases should
see this docket before the orders or re-
moyal are entered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
4 Ucnrico Tournament.

A tournament was held in Henrico Mon
day, and after spirited contest, partici-
pated In by a large number OF gallants,
the following were declared victors:
First honor. Eugene Broaddus, Knight
Of Glen Allen; second honor, Lee Myers,
Knight Of Avondale; third honor. Kemper
Kirtley, Knight Of Old Dominion; fourth
honor. II. II. Alley, Knight Of Wake
field.
After the tournament the party met
at the Burton Farm. where the corona
ton took place. and the young people en-
joyed themselves 10 their hearts content.
About II o'clock refreshments were served.
III. II. Alley crowned Miss Lilly Moncure
queen: Lee Myers crowned Mrs. Myers
FIRST maid; George r.. Drinker crowned
Miss Mabel Glenn second maid, and b. w.
Jones crowned Miss Lou Friend third
maid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Visit of Grandfather Hay.

The grand bazaar TO be held at the
Theatre next week, under the auspices
Of Richmond Lodge. No. 10. Benevolent
Protective order of Elks, will be opened
Monday night by Grand-EXalted-R Ruler
Edwin B. Hay. Of Washington. ID. c.
Mr.. Hay will arrive here Saturday after
noon, and will be accompanied by his
wife.
They will be met at the depot by a
delegation Of Richmond Eiks, composed
Of Messrs. Juan a. Pizzini, Joseph w.
Laube. and julius Straus. who will
escort them to Murphys Hotel. where
rooms have been engaged for the visit
Ors.
On Monday night the Elks will march
from Concordia Hall I'm body TO the
hotel. attred in evening dress. and escort
the grand exalted ruler to the bazaar at
tn. rrhnafra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Proucrty Transfers.

Richmond: George McGovern to Jo-
seph McGovern. the business known as
THE Elkwood Inn" furniture, MIXTURES
etc. 500
lin Carter, special commissioner, to
Thomas H. Briggs. 90 feet on Second
street northeast corner Of Jackson. $,5oD.
Mary L. Dukes trustee 70 Lutte O.
Michaels. % feet on west side OF Plum
street between Grove and Floyd ave-
MUGS. $50.
A. S. and Matte Johnson TO l.. j.
Kuhn. one half interest in 80 feet on north
side Of Clay street near Hancock. 60 l-S
feet on north side Of Marshall street near
Hancock. and IS 81 feet on west side %
Firth street between Duval and Baker
$500
Isaiah Taylor and wife TO Henry Ca
bell. q feet on west side Of Third street
between Duval and Cave, $50.
Robert l.. Tucker and wife TO Henry
a. Hare. one half interest in 1S feet on
Main street northwest corner Of Tween
ty-f0urth and machinery, tools. fixtures
and material on said premises. 5000
George Bryan 10 Frederick ). Val
ontiuo - feet on south side OF Leigh
street near Adams. $1,000.
Columbian Building and Loan Associa-
ton 10 Josephine Watsons trustee. p Ii
feet on west side Of st. James street
near DuyaL $3.50.
Charles T. Davis and wife to a. c.
Carncal. " feet on north side OF Clay
street between Eighth and Ninth, $1,000.
4. NJ Ford 20 William Mayo, "a feet
IN south side Of Broad street between
sixteenth and Shcckoe creek, in conslde-
ration OF support and maintenance
Of grantor during her life.
Emanuel Raab and wife to Kate
~. Childrcy. So feet ON south side of Park
avenue near Harrison street, $500
". j. Todd 10 W. w. Leftw. 30 feet
ON west side Of Second f'Teet near Byrd.
subject to deed of trust for 5000, 5000.
william H. Watson and wife 10 William
a. Watkins. Is feet on south side OF
crouch street N.2GiO.
Hcurico. james W. Dudley and wife
90 Joseph r.. V Coburn, two lots in
Highland Park $1,000.
John :. Quarles and wife 10 John w.
Valentine. ~ acres six miles north of
Richmond. 500.
James H. Barton and wife to A. L.
I.ums,lcu lots and in block 3, Brook
land Park. $50.
y. T.. Bealrs and Benjamin c. Metz
GERS trustees 10 Caroline W. wife Of
BENJAMIN G. Metzeer. 100 acres on New
Central turnpike $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Ernm The neNenuc Office.

Mr.. william Ryan. Collector Of Internal
Revenue for this district, reports that the
number of returns made for the district
up to the close Of business on the 10Th
instant was $50 from individuals and 2Ol
from corporations. The amount OF tax
due cannot. however. be accurately as
certained until the returns are verified.
Mr.. Allan Talbot, Jr.. stamp deputy ana
cashier in the acknowledgements Office,
was able 10 resume his work yesterday
after several days leave. owing 10 a
painful accident from bicycle smash
up During Mr. Talbott's absence Deputy
John Enders filled his place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18

The management Of the Cotton States
and International Exposition at Atlanta
proposes 10 have a day for "A reunion OF
the Grand Army and the Confederate
Veterans, at time most convenient for
both, and the occasion will be made one
Of great interest. The opening OF tn.
Chickamauga National Park on the 18th
OF September will bring thousands OF
veterans South. and II Is hoped that az
some date close to that time a Blue-anc-
Gray DAY may be fixed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
In order 20 get the money VII" WIN"
he bought the bricks
TWO MORE VICTIMS.

TWO MORE VIZ MS
Mr. John Fisher. OF Canton, O., an
other victim Of the gold-brick men, was
placed on the stand and told story az
most Identical with that OF N'nels ~
too. was swlndlcd out OF SLVoo, ana iar-
Icr alias Smith. who then went by the
name OF Cartwright. took the part OF
Tho rauchman. lie said the bricks IN
tho Withors case were Identical with
those he (Fisher) bought. lie was first
advised Of Parker's arrest by Norris.
Mr.. Robert Bonar. OF Ohio county W.
Va. another victim, told his story IN
very graphic style. producing much
laughter In the courtroom. He knew the
prisoner as Joe Cartwright. a ranchman
from Arizona. and a very illiterate man.
lie did not have "A contract with Norris,
though he had been advised Of the arrest
OF Parker through the Granger detec-
tive.
Here the Court gave the jury the fol-
lowing instruction concerning the evil
dencc OF Mossrs. Fisher Johnson, ana
BOuar:
THE jury is instructed that the testi-
mony Of James Johnson. John Fisher.
and Robert Bonar. the three last wit
ncsscs who have testified, II they believe
10 10 be true. can be considered by them
only I'm connection with and as explana-
tory Of the extent with which the prison.
err Parker. represented TO Withers that
the bricks introduced into evidence In
this case were OF gold. ~ they believe
from the evidence beyond a reasonable
doubt that he made any such representa-
tiou-that IS they must not consider this
testimony testimony at all In determin-
ing whether the prisoner made any rep
reservations TO Withcrs. but " they
shall believe from the other evidence In
this case beyond a reasonable doubt that
the prisoner. Parker did represent 10
Withers that the bricks IN question were
Of gold then they may consider the
testimony Of Johnson. Fisher and Boz
mar in determining whether Parker made
such repr sensations TO Withers inno-
Gently. or with the intent to deceive and
dcfraud him"
Through Mr. Lipscemb. clerk at Ford's
Hotel. the signature Of Parker on the
register Of that hosiery VAS established
and the Commonwealth rested its case.
Counsel for the defence had no witnesses
TO introduce.
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock this
morning. when both sides VIII submit
their instructions to the court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.
Figures Taken from the sccretary's
Ueport-Dr. Brooks to Preach.

The Bible Society Of Virginia held its
annual meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association Tuesday night, and,
in the absence OF the president Rev. Dr.
Robert r. Kerr. who was called from the
city by a telegram announcing the Ill
ness OF his mother. Rev. Jabez Hall,
vice-presldent occupied the chair; Mr.. T.
L. u. Walford acted as secretary.
After the usual opening routine the
secretary read the annual report or the
Board Of Managers The report sets
forth that the past year was an en-
couraging one. and that good work was
done by the society in circulating the
Word. The Bible was sent TO many 10
calities IL had not hitherto reached. This
was accomplished through awakened in
terest in the society. caused by the visits
Of the general agent to various
parts Of the State and the holding of
meetings by him in furtherance Of the
cause
FAITHFUL WORK.
The report says in this connections:
"Our general agent. Rev. William A.
Campbell. d. D.. has done good and
faithful work for the society, and we
are assured. both by results and the pros
pect that his appointment was wise and
his work well and faithfully done"
During the year there was an increase
in the number Of agencies, at which the
books OF the society are sold at So
ciety prices. Cooperative work is be
ing done, the report states, in Pulaski
county. Alexandria. Appomattox, Chester
field. Augusta, and In the mountains or
Roanoke, but by men who can give only
A part Of the time to the work. The So
oh &c "A
ferent agencies ll.702 volumes; by gifts,
$40 volumes. Total, 12.O'2 volumes OF the
value OF a.s2l99
The whole amount received, in dona-
tions, from all sources. was 2f6.l6; bal
ance from last year, $i0G.jS, making n
total for business purposes Of N'OiV2
Balance charged on open account, In
bank, etc, S7Ol.S
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Rev. RO-
bert =. Kerr. u. u. First Nice-Presi-
dent. Rev. Jabez Hall; Second Vice-Presi-
dent, Right Rev ]. Il. Newton, ID. ID.
Third Vice-President. Rev. J. Calvin
Stewart: Fourth Vice-President Rev.
Jesse whitney; Fifth Vice-President Rev.
William Wright; Board Of Managers
Rev. DR.. Charles H. Read. Rev. DR..
Moses d. Hoge, Rev DR.. Paul White
head. Rev. Dr. William j. Young. Rev.
l.. r. Mason. Rev. X. T. Wilson, Rev. r.
A. Goodwin. Rev. DIR. Hartley Carmi-
chael. Rev. l.. NJ. Omer, Rev.
j. a. Moorehead. Joseph Bryan,
r. T. Brooke, John =. Branch. \. B.
Clark, W. L. Fox, W. W. Henry VIII
liam VI. Hill, Richard Irby, and Howard
swineford: Treasurer Frank y. Beve-
ridge: Secretary, T. l. d. Walford.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
The anniversary meeting Of the society
will be held in St. Pauls church next
Sunday afternoon at half-past I O'CLOCK
and the address will be delivered by Rev.
Arthur Brooks. Of the Church Of the In
carnation, New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
The Meeting Mt the Chamber OF
Commerce Tonight.

The first Of the meetings TO be held
in the assembly hall Of the Chamber or
Commerce 10 discuss the development or
the manufacturing and other interests
Of Richmond will take place tonight at
o'clock Short addresses will be made
by Messrs. Joseph Byran, 5. d.. Cren-
shaw, Gus. Millhiser, James y. Boyd
John 5. Munce, Ware Il. Gay. and \. V.
Randolph. after which refreshments will
be served. and some time spent in social
Intercourse. Ii Is expected that the meet
ing will be very largely attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
OratOrical Contest.

The annual oratorical contest OF the
Mu Sigma Rho Society Of Richmond Col
lege will be held in the college chapel to-
morrow night. Messrs T.. G. Folkes. J.
II. Franklin. W. r. Willingham, Wilke
Anderson. Mcdaniel, and j. G. Taylor
are the contestants. Drs. Calisch. Hiden
Stewart. and Mr.. Hoyey will be the
Judges
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
For Worthy Causes.

The Easter entertainment for children
and grown folks this afternoon al 4
O'Clock. at sO7 east Main street. under the
management OF Mrs. George Lane Mar
shall and Mrs. George a. Lyon, Is for the
benefit Of the childs cot at the Home
for Incurables and for the Free Kinder
garten and Day Nursery. There will be
an egg-hunt, music and recitations. and
other features
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Mig Docket of Small Cases.

The docket in the Police Court yester-
day was quite lengthy. but was not at
all important or interesting.
Clinton de Priest was fined $3.50 for
interfering with Policeman Holdcraft
when In the discharge OF his duty.
Walter Christian charged with unlaw-
fully cursing and abusing Ethel Price,
was fined s. and costs.
Charles White (cOlored) paid s. and
costs for assaulting J. W. Moody, and
for being drunk and disorderly on the
street ne was required to give security
in the sum Of 800 for sixty days.
Thomas Christian (colOreD was fined
so for carrying concealed weapons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18

G.. W. Camp. special officer. Of Norfolk,
who took James Howell to the reforma-
tory at Laurel; James Field, OF Wash
ington county. having charge Of Willis
G. Woodson, who was sent to the same
institutions: II. w. Dickinson, Sheriff Of
Prince Edward. and K. II. Witt, Sheriff
OF Rockbrdge. visited the Capitol yes
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Bland Taken To Allegheny.

A few weeks ago Sheriff Dyer. OF Allie
ghany county. asked the police of Rich
mond TO look out for a negro named
James Bland, who was wanted for muir
der. Policeman Gibson located the man
in the city Jail where he is serving a
sentence for beating a woman. Sheriff
Dyer arrived IN the city yesterday and
took the negro to Allegheny county.
Bland is charged with the murder OF n
negro named Richard Winston on July
% 1889
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Sunreme Court of Appeals.

WITT Biedler & Co. VS.. Fife. Argued
by G.. ID. Gray. ESQ., for DEFENDANT IN
error. and John S. Barbour, Esq, for
plaintiffs In error, and submitted.
Parish. trustee. vs.. Wagman. trustee.
Argued by John +. RiXey, Esq, for ap'
pellants. and continued until to-day.
Miller vs.. Miller. Passed TO the No.
yember term.
Clendenlng against Thompson. Not TO
be called until after No. % has been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Historic Waterway.

The Old Dominion Steamship Company
have just issued sumptuous pamphlet,
entitled, Historic Waterways" 1t Is
intended for the instruction and enter
talnment Of the travelling public. and
contains a description of the company's
ships. the points OF interest on the wa
ters the ships navigate and the cities
tributary to the line. The information is
given in sprghtly. narrative style. which
will be found most pleasant. The PAM
phlet Is beautifully and profusely illus
Tod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Labor Council Meeting Tonight.

A special meeting OF the Central Trades
and Labor Council is called for tonight
at o'clock. I'm the office Of the National
Association OF Machinists, No. IA north
Ninth street (up-stairsD. AS business OF
great importance is 10 be considered 1t
is requested that there be a full attend
auce OF delegates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Thrown from m BucEy,

A spirited horse attached to a buggy. in
which was seated a gentleman, became
manageable on Twenty-first street be-
tween Main and Franklin yesterday after
noon, and oyerturning the vehicle. threw
its occupant out against the sidewalk,
causing him to sustain painful cut on
the head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
The FIRE Yesterday Afternoon.

The fire at 400 o'clock yesterday after.
noon was at the tar establishment oil
John Armltage. (which IS located In the
grounds Of the Lower Gas-Works. A
considerable quantity OF tar was de-
stroycd, as well as ghe frame structure
in which II was stored. The damage
was about 500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
RICHMOND. VA. April ;. l'so'
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS VIII he received
ar he Office Of the City Engineer ua,l'
20 -. PROOFfNG AND RE-
tT,S'SiRitNG THE DAVIS MANSION, ac-
ddc .siir,, ~ the plans and specifications
wbich may be seen at ths aooNe-Hleh-
u4 Fech iii shall be accompanied by
certified check TOR SO. .o.
The right Is reserved 10 reject any anu
ali bids. 49,, q, a scaled en-
,nnsyked rRids for Fire ProoiinS anu ~
wiring Davis Mansion" and aea ,l,.
- MRS. l.. u. HOIChhiS9,
cb,ir,nau ~ Building Committee Noh-
Saierate Memorial Literary Society
az l3-eodtd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18

has issued cards announcing the mar
rIage OF her daughter. Miss Mabel Flo
renee, to Mr.. Alfred ID. TonzIlan. OF
Omaha. Neb, Mrs. Tonzlan, who Is the
attractive niece OF MIR. II. }. Shervln. OF
our city. has visited Richmond, wnero
she made n great many friends by he,
charming personnel, all Of whom wish
her happiness in her new life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tonzllan Will reside In
a. H..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
OTHER Nt-pTIAL EVENTS.

Mr.. j. Leslie Taylor and Miss Jessie
s. Stoddard were married Tuesday night
at the residence of the brides parents.
3o1 south Fifth street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Ahern,
and the ushers were: Il. J. Griffin tbest
mani. w. Walker. VI. Trainum, j. Harris.
and Mr.. Minnie. After the ceremony
refreshments were served. and the eve
ming was spent playing games. dancing,
etc.
Miss Jennie Mason, Of No. SoO7 Main
street. was married last night to Mr..
Butler. The ceremony was performed at
the brides home by Rev. DR.. J. 5. Dill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-18
Took nm Appeal.

Hams Weinrich was before Magistrate
Vincent at the county courthouse,
charged with trespassing upon the
premises Of Preston cambridge and threat
ening TO assault him. Bond was required
OF him, and he took an appeal.