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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-29
COMMON COUNCIL.

The board was not called to order
until some time after the hour fixed.
The committee on streets reported
that two members had attended lis
meeting and they had reneard the ap.
plication of Capt. Bryant for a permit
TO renew his fertilizer plant. Both MIR.
Moore and Capt. Bryant had been pres
emf and the committee had renewed lts
report in favor of granting the permit.
MIR. Greene moved that the report Dc
laid on the table, which was lost: he
then moved that the subject be referred
To special committee of FIVE. He sup.
norted this motion with vigor, and
urged that two great fires had occurred
on the river front because frame build
inps had been allowed to be put up IN
fire limits. He did not think iuli
hearing had been given and for that
reason he urged the reference. The
insurance had been raised and the
neiphboring houses required to use fire.
proof shutters. ~,
MIR. Burke said that there would be
nothing infamable in the shed which 1t
was proposed to allow MIR. Bryant TO
erect @ There would be nothing more
than there is in many groceries, &c. ne
had been told that even ifall the build
mos we're of brick, ire-proof shutters
would be required of their near neigh
bors. tho
exnirine hours of the council it would
he fair to grant privilege which would
be a serious menace to the property IN
Ihe First ward against the will OF the
nronertv holders. He wished that this
natter should be thoroughly investi'
aated before the council was called TO
act upon it. He said that the hre mao
originated in MIR. Bryants engine room
a. had been reported in the GAZETTE
the next day.
At this point -, tou
Mr. Cation asked Mr.. Burke if fer
tiliZer factory would be insured as the
same rate as grocery store.
MIR. Burke responded that he under
stood that fertilizer factories were con-
slider ed bad risks. -. H., h,d
M Mr. Cation further asked if there had
been an increase in the insurance on
the property adjoining. e,s
IN Mr.. burke said that Mr.. War Warn 10
had informed him that there would be
no no incr ase on account of the fertilizer aa
factory, but the increase Wouio DO y"
o'4 parmission was then granted MIR.
Alton Moore and Captain Bryant 10 Dc
heard. .,.,o. 81 tho time OF
the a. fire there was universal objection ID
to the re. erection of fertilizer factory y
q. those Sn combustion had carried with ~ II
so much othes property, but those u seS %h q 9
to felked did not come forward . ana ne e
was alone when he expected , others sh %
he with him. He did not oelieye In.
c Ct " had right to grant grant the perm.
ak liked for and added: we an! an'icip "a
n facing ~ claim against the city tor the
Eoss oSccasioned by allowing, frame
iOyI puuay within the fire limit" :
ou Tn reoIy to a question as to extra AIN IN
, la n.p Mr.. Moore said that MIR. War
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19

The eighth number Of the \. NJ. {. y.
star Course takes place tonight. when
Mr. Livingston Barbour viii appear IN
David Copperheld.' Mr.. Barbour APP
peaied on the Course here last year. and
his presentation Of A Christmas Carol
was so very acceptable that he was Sc
cured again for this year All lovers OF
Charles Dickens writings will be glad
OF am opportunity 10 hear such q dis
tlnguishod imperscnator In this ever
popular selection. lie IS possessed or
wonderful dramatic powers. everything
he SAYS is admirable. and the humor CT
bis voice and manner is inimitdble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19
THE RI RfN ran.
\ Very Successful Affair by Sir Moses
Montefore Congregations

The masquerade ball in honor Of the
Feast of Purim. given by the Sir Moses
Moutnore congregation at Saenecr Halir
last night. was mos, successful anai:.
Fully MY couples We're on the floor. and
many handsome ANA fantastic costumes
were I'm evidence.
Prizes were awarded 20 the most orisi-
nal costumes. The Judges were Mayor
Taylor. Captain Frank Cunningham. Mr..
Claiborne Epps. Nj. SOL. Wei. ard Mr..
Ike Held.
The first ladies' prize handsome gold
watch. was awarded &c Mrs r. Jacobs.
who represented peasant widow. The
second a toilet set. went 10 Miss Bern
stein. who represented an organ grinder
The first gentleman's prize MAS given
10 Mr. Ike Bernstein. he represented
Jewish rabbi. and he received silver
watch. Tho second prize. an umbrella,
went TO Mr.. Michael Abrams. who rep
resented AN old negro woman.
The committee consisting of Mrs w
r. Meanley and Mr.. Wolr. received much
credit for the successful manner IN which
they managed affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19

Mcssrs. L. o. Wendenburg and G. X
Pollock. counsel FOR the new Board of
Directors u the Newport News Land
Company have been instructed to insti-
tute legal proceedings against the old
board FOR the recovery Of the books and
records OF the company which are now In
the lands Of the latter. The necessary
steps will be taken az once
The stockholders Will meet against next
Saturday week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19
A SHIP's TEREfBLf IAPiEfENtE ~
Her sail. Blown Awas and Her Cargo
shifted

NORFOLK. VA. March ls.--The sail
ing ship Cambndn King arrived IN Hamp-
ton Roads with her sails gone, they haN-
ing been blown away IA a storm at sea
last Sunday ween. She Is loaded with OIL
shipped by the Standard OIL Company,
and was bound from New York 10 Hong
Kong. China. she had "A severe expert
ence and the crew were about to cut
away her spars when the wind shifted
and the storm ahated. As II was. be-
sides the loss of-her sails they had 10
throw overheard 2ii0 cases OF oil, and
the rest OF the cargo shifted. which may
necessitate her unloading and replacing
her cargo.
A survey is ir-,~-ogress. and she is ex
pected IN the narbOr tonight. during
the storm the captains wife and child
had a narrow escape from drowning. the
cabin nearly filing with water before
they could be gotten out. They were res
c,led bv the steward. and in i've minutes
after they got out the cabin was iuil OK
water. 49,,
The vessels decks will require recalking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19

The Sons OF the American Revolution
will meet at the rooms OF the virginia
Historical Society tonight at $50 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-19
do IL does not render item liable to ap-
pellce.

do It does not render item liable to ap-
pellce.
RIGHTS OF MORTGAGES.
Tatum Vs. ballard. etc. Affirmed. Opin-
ion by Judge Buchanan
The abatement OF the case is substan-
italy the same as I'm Elicit -. McGhec.
and several OF the parties are identi-
cal.
Held: II is settled in Virginia that the
mortgage or deed Of trust creditor, whose
debt has been assumed by the purchaser
OF lie trust subject. may proceed IN 2
Court Of Equity by al independent SUIT
TO obtain a personal decree against such
purchaser for 50 much OF the trust debt
as remains unpaid after such subject has
been sold and proceeds applied to IT'S
payment or where the trust subject has
been destroyed. Willard IS. Worsham.
rs Va. 391. Osborn vs.. Cabell. II Va, AZ.
J. eller vs. Ashford. 133 T.. s. Sc. The OBJ
Jet OF tho suit is not 10 subject the land.
Int to obtain "a personal decree against
the vendce FOR tho debt he assumed 10
pay. and 10 IL difficult TO see why the
suit may not be brought 81 jurisdiction
where the parties from that in which the
rl0itgaged land is situated.
:. Whcva an assignment Is absolute
and unconditional an assignor Is not
necessary party to suit brought by his
assignee. Omohurdro Us. Hanson. g
Graft. 5ll. James L. and X. CO. vs.
Liitleiohn. Is Graft 53-4. 1 Barton CHI.
Irac. f6l.
Third. Words which show an intention
OF transferring or appropriating chose
i'm action 10 or for the use Of another
II based upon valuable consideration,
will in the conten plation OF court OF
equity operate as an assignment Brooks
vs. Hatch. Leigh 5345il. Story Ed
Sec. 1917. Minors Inst, Sec. 453-4 Plan
tiers and ~ ms. CO. vs.. Tunstall. y Ala.
Fourth Parties are cst0ppcd from
claiming that a. note IS merged IN a de-
cree the validity Of which they deny. and
they must be held TO the offences set mp
in their ploadings Campbell VS.. Bowles
90 Graft. C52. Davis VS.. Thomas, Leigh,
I: HAYES. etc. VS.. Nut Pro. Asio, IS
Va Nn-
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
TODAY 5 NEWS.
UNIVERSITY APPROPRIATION.
Representative FIansburg's 100000 Ap
preparation Bill to be Considered
Under Special Order


preparation Bill to be Considered
Under Special Order.
Denver, March 3o.-The house passed
three bills on third reading, most notable
of which was one prohibiting state off
GERS from employing relatives in posi-
tions under them and one for the funding
of $4,000 State debt to pay the ex.
penses Of the Leadville strike.
One of the bills to be considered un
der special order is Mr.. Flansburg's bill
appropriating $4,000 for the University
for 1897 and 1893.
The senate passed three bills on
thi I'd reading, one of which was Nc
Creerys bill, placing in the hands of
the regents of the State University and
trustees of the Normal school, Agricuk
tural school, School Of Mines, Mute and
Blind Institute, the general supervision
and control of the funds of the various
institutions.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
Japan's Monetary standard.

Senator Teller is remaining in the city
and may not leave for Washington for
two weeks. The senator has been very
close in his attendance on the senate
during the years past and believes that
vacation while the victors are quarreling
over the spoils is the proper thing at
this time. Speaking of the financial
change which has taken place in Japan,
he said last night:
"Many persons are mistaken in claim
ing that Japan has gone to gold basis.
have seen very little in the newspapers
of this country on the subject, but the
English papers have been treating OF it
quite freely. The fact is that the ia.
panese government has reduced the size
of the gold yen at the same time that the
ratio of silver was changed to 81 to l
The gold yen is made half as large as
formerly when silver was coined at the
ratio of I5H or Io to one. l would have
no objection to that kind of change Of
ratio in this country"
The senator called attention to the re.
port of the commission appointed by the
Japanese government to visit the leading
countries of Europe and America and
report upon a financial basis. The com.
mittee entered upon its work four or five
years ago and reported a short time since.
The verdict of the commission was that
gold had doubled in value and the value
of silver had renamed stationary. This
is the position taken by advocates OF
free silver in the United States and is
their position today.-Denver News.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
THE GOVERNOR SIGNS.

House Bill "a, Abolishiug Capital Punish
ment, Becomes Law.
The governor yesterday signed the bill
| abolishing capital punishment which will
hereafter be substituted by imprison-
ment. The signature was made with a
pen made from feather of "Old Abe" "
the war eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin
regiment. The act is as follows:
can act to abolish capital punishment,
and to substitute life Imprisonment there
for as the penalty for murder in the first
degree.
"Be it enacted by the general assembly
of the state of Colorado:
Section THAT capital punishment is
hereby abolished in this state; and here
after every person convicted OF murder
in the first degree shall suffer imprlson-
ment for life at hard labor in the peniten-
tiary.
Section 2-An act entitled AN act
relative to the time, place and manner of
infiction of the death penalty, and to
provide means for the inficton of such
penalty, and making it mlsdemeanor
punishable by fine or Imprisonment to
disclose or publish proceedings in relation
thereto approved April 10, 1880, (the
same being sections IIo7 to 1903, both in
elusive, of Mills Annotated statutes), al
so section IIoo of said statutes and all
other acts and parts of acts in conflict
with this act are hereby repealed; pro-
vided, however, that nothing in this act
shall be held to apply or in any manner
affect any indictment, information, ar
raignment, trial. conviction, judgment or
sentence, or any writ of error or appeal,
or other proceeding, in cases of murder
Low pending in the district court or su-
preme court or court of appeals of this
state; but the same shall be held and
conducted and adjudged as provided by
the law in force before this act shall
take effect. Any murder which shall
have been committed before this act
takes effect shall be inquired of, prose-
cuted and punished in accordance with
the law in force at the, time such murder
was committed.
Section 3-In the opinion of the gen
eral assembly an emergency exists; there.
fore, this act shall be in force from and
after its passage"
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
FAVOR THE TARIFF.

The Resolution of the Board of Sheep
Commission Read in the Senate.
Washington, March 3o-Among a
large number of bills introduced in the
senate this morning, was resolution
presented by Senator Mantle of Mont,
from the Board of sheep commissioners
favoring the tariff legislation on wool.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
TO ELUDE THE LAW.
A Conference of Corporation Lawyers Dis
cuss the Supreme Court Decision.

New York, March 3o--An important
vened today in the office of Cater G.
Ledgard. 1t was attended by attorneys
representing all members of the associa-
ton with the purpose of discussing the
recent decision of the supreme court on
the trans. Missouri association. Means
were discussed for eluding the decision
in order to allow a continuance of the
traffic associations.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
Tug Sinks in Memphis Harbor.

Memphis, Tenn, March 3o-The tug
boat Galvia sank in the harbor here to-
day. The crew of five men narrowly
escaped with their lives. The tug was
valued at 81 900
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
ACCOUNTS SHORT,

Caller McCready of the Colorado Mining
Stock Exchange Short on Funds.
Denver, March 3o-A shortage of $500
in the accounts of D. R. McCready,
caller and secretary of the Colorado
Mining Stock exchange has been dis
covered. He will be given chance to
make good the deficit.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
The New,is a Hoodoo.

The Populists and Democrats of Den
yer have fused and nominated a strong
municipal ticket which will probably be
elected This action was taken regard
less of the wishes of the Rocky News
and Tom Patterson will therefore fore
tell the ruin of the city if the ticket meets
success.-Leadville News Reporter.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
Antide Boyer Arrested.

Paris, March 3o-As result of Emil
Orton's confession, Antide Bower has
been arrested for completely in the PAN
anna canal trouble.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
TWO MEN KILLED.
The Northwest Land Tunnel in Chicago tn .
Scene of a Fatal Disaster.

Chicago, March 3o-By an explosion
in the Northwest land tunnel at the foot
of Oak street this morning two men were
killed and four seriously injured.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
Like the Grapes of Tantalus.

Frankfort, KY, March 3o.-Hunter re
ceived 90 votes on the ballot for U. S.
senator today, which was three short of
election.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
MILITARY HONORS.
BrIgadier General Wheaton Receives Pro.
motion as Major General.

Washington, March 3o.-It has been
decided by the war department to pro-
mote Brigadier General Wheaton of
Colorado to succeed General Thomas
Ruge7, passing Brigadier General John
R. Brooks, General Wheaton will re-
lieve General Merritt at ST. Louis.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
For Public Printer,

Washington. March 3o-The president
today sent to the senate the nomination
of Frank W Pg'mcr as public printer.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
IMPORTANT CAUCUS.

Republican Senators Put in Machinery for
Vacancies.
Washington, March 3o-A Republican
caucus was held this morning at 10
o'clock, and was attended by almost
every straight Republican. Allison and
several others, including Wolcott, sd-
dressed the meeting.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30

The ladies glee club will give their
in the university chapel Friday
evening, April g. The ladies will be
assisted by the instrumental clubs of the
university. Admission 75 cents.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
FLOOD DISASTERS.
The Levees on the Lower Mississippi Melt
ing Rapidly Away.

Greenville, March 3o.-The levee
broke rs miles north Of here this morn
ing and the towns to the west and north
are flooded. The break at Stead's land
ing is 1900 fee: wide. Within three
days one-half of the Delta will be under
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
Silver Quotation.

silver Quotation.
New York, March 3o-Silver is quoted
at 6IB today.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
SERIOUS STRIKE.
Two Thousand Tanners Refuse to Go to
work This Morning.

Chicago, March 3o-The anticipated
strike among the tanners occurred this
morning, when 1000 men refused to 60
to work.
Daily camera., 1897-03-30
FATAL MINE ACCIDENT,

Two Men Killed While ThawiDg Sticks
of Powder.
Webb. Mo, March 3o-An accident
today in the Dermott-Gunnig mine at
Oronogo, three miles north of here, re.
suited in the death of two miners. The
men were thawing giant powder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-12
PRAYER IN HE LEGISLATURE.

The manner In which the Office and
dnty OF chaplain have been spoken Of
by members OF the Legislature, both
in caucus and open session, has been
calculated to expose to ridicule that
which most Of the people CT our Slate
regard as sacred. The great msjority
Of tho inhabitants OF Utah are pre-
emineutly religious community, and
1t crates harshly on their feelings to
hear the subject OF prayer spoken Of
contemp.uously or even lightly.
When men are engaged in the dis
charge OF labors or duties to which
attaches great responsibility or
solemnity, an appeal to the Deity for
aid, light and guidance, uttered by
Themselves, or by n mnulhplece speak
ing In their presence and behalf, has
good effect. II tends TO compose the
mind, to calm and clear the judgment,
to promote harmony and unity. and to
Increase faith in the beneicence OF
religious or revereniial In his
nature has a desire for such
a spiritual exercise, and de.
rives help, comfort and courage from
IL; while man who is neither re-
ligious nor reverential cannot easily
be injured by Listening to u prayer,
For these and other reasons 1t Is
quite consistent and appropriate that
the daily sessions Of legislative body
should he opened with prayer. But II
the prevailing sentiment among the
members OF the body is one OF con-
tempt or even disrespect towards the
chaplain aud his sacred function, it
were better 10 abolish his office. Better
that there should DO no public
prayers in legislative body, than
that they should be m4de the subject
OF coarse Jokes or irreverent comment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-12
IMPARTIALlTY OF COURTS.

When there are instances In this
c untry OF failure to administer the
criminal law with equal application TO
all classes-and unfortunately there
are too many OF that kind-it Is not
unusual 10 point out instances OF an
opposite class In England, and to
conclude therefore, that the British
administration of criminal law ia
superior to that in vogue in this
country. However that may be II
the whole ground were consid.
cred, 1t ia not cafe to decide that there
arc no judges in this country who seek
to apply the law impartially, or no
judges in England who DO not make
as notable departures from the equit-
able rule as eau be found in this
country. In England this may BIS
8 en- as between clasees, the aristoGracy
& thing such favors as are dispe nssi,
while in this country the distinction
is mainly between the sexes, the
women generally being let of as If
they were creatures irresponsible
for the crimes they commit will
fully. For illustration Of this may
he noted the sentencing on the came
day, in an English court, OF man
who beat his wife to death to one
years imprisonment, while woman
Of a lower class OF society was givea
twsIve years in Jail for passing a
counterfeit half-crown; anu as
parallel to the condemn.
Ing OF Lady Scott to eight
months for libel, cited as evidence that
the English law lie thorOugh-going, Is
the case OF Scheyer, sentenced In Los
Angeles last week. Scheyer was q
man of influence in political circles,
and when he was convicted OF selling
diseased beef contrary to law, 1t was
believed that his political "Iuli"
would save him. But the judge in.
sisted that the enforcement OF the law
without fear, favor or delay was his
duty, and he gave Soheyer the full
penalty for his Oflense-six months In
the county jail. 1t is quite pc sible
that II the llbeler in England hR
been in a lower class Of society the
sentence would have been heavier,
and II Scheyer hal been a woman she
would have got II easy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-12
GOyERson wELL>'s MESSAGE.

The message of Governor Heber Nj.
Wells, submitted to the Legislature t''
day, is q clear, concise, able document,
presenting valuable and interesting
summary Of State affairs and making
timely recommendations az to neeue'
legislation. In It's finances the Slate
Ia shown to be in much be'-
Ter shape than was thougut
POSSIBLE, when the burdens oil
statehood were assumed, to bring
about 10 tuch q short time. But 30
careful has been tue administration oil
public nfiairp, that the Governor ieeis
safe in advising that the State taxe'
be reduced twenty per cent below Inc
rnte Of 1885, or from five mills to four
for general State purposes. In regard
to appropriations asked for various
Institutions, the Governor care
fully and imparIialIy lays
before the legislators the claims ana
arguments made by the special GUS
todians Of such Institutions, and where
he endorses their request, says so In
direct termt; where he conceives That
the application Is for more innoa Than
the State ought TO allow ut present, lie
expresses that view In the Kind
lest manner possible, yet with
positiveness and ciearness that
prove him to be- well informed
upon the details OF the matter
he 10 considering. In his recon-
mendations on irrigation, lands, foresls,
transportation, home industries, anu
all other topics which the message
trests OF, his advice is presented in
courteous and oasliy comprehended
terms, and 10 backed by n clearness
and force Of logic characteristic Of an
official Of superior ability. Upon the
various subjects OF the message the re.
ports and recommendations submitted
10 the Governor have been 30 simplifod
and succinctly stated by him that 1t
must be a pleasure TO the Legislature
10 receive them In such condensed
and comprehensive form. To the
general public the entire message viii
prove interesting and profitable read.
ing; for, although 1t Is a
moderately lengthy document, it
covers n great range and variety OF
topics not one OF which is treated OF In
tiresomo manner or with oveT-elab'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-12
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