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PREACHER HANGED
Wife Murderer Meets Death on the
Scaffold

Dallas. Tex. October 27.-Rev. G. R. Nor
rison was hanged at 12 o'clock, noon, today
at Vernon, Tex, for wife murder. He met
11is death resignedly
On gLhe scaffold he said to the select party
OF twenty who were permitted at the exc
cution: 'I am innocent. Circumstances
over which had no control have placed
me in this position. 1 have taken my
trouble in private to my God. / admit that
1 have acted indiscreetly. l have done no
worse, however, than hundreds of men
who stand high in the religious, social,
business and official circles of your state.
| have done nothing to confess. l am in
the hands of my Maker. He knows l am
innocent"
Morrison's neck was broken by the fall
and his death appeared to be painless
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GRATIFIED AT MESSAGE.
Canada's Cove no Gene a. Cables to
Joseph chamberlain.

Ottawa. Ont, October 27.-Lord Mimic,
governor-general of Canada, has sent this
reply to the cablegram received from
Joseph Chamberlain, conveying her majes-
tvs thanks to Canada for its manifestation
of loyalty and patriotism in sending troops
to assist Great Britain in the Transvaal:
1.-THE people of Canada have received
with sincere gratifica tion the message from
her majesty conveying her thanks for Can
ada's contribution to the British forces now
en- route to South Africa. The good wishes
expressed by the sovereign for her Canadian
troops win inspire them with deep senti-
ments of loyalty and patriotism.
(Signed) "MINTO."
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NoIntervention Desired

London, October N.-Commenting upon
the petition to President Mckinley, pro-
NOTED by the New York World, urging that
the good offices of the United States be
offered in settling the differences between
the Transvaal and Great Britain, the
Standard says:
I'VE very much doubt whether the Wash
ington government will at all appreciate
the suggestion, but in any case it is we'll
for those whom it concerns, and particu-
lary for those whom it does not concern,
to understand that the Transvaal is a mat
ter which exclusively affects ourselves, and
which we propose to settle without assist
ance or Intervention of any KIND"
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the above cablegram indicates that the
chamber. of deputies is now engaged in the
process of ratifying the convention provid-
ing for a revival of the Chilian claims COM
mission.
The original commission met in Washing
ton in 1898 for the purpose of settling
claims for citizens of the United States and
Chill, growing in most cases out of the
revolution which overturned the admins
tration of President Balmaceda. Only six
months time was allowed for this purpose
and the result was that many claims
both sides were left unadjusted
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New York, October 27.-The will of the
late Cornelius Vanderbilt was filed for pro-
ba be in the surrogate's Office today The
provisions of the will are substantially the
same as mentioned in the synopsis given
out Thursday by Ohauncey NJ Depew.
The clause relating to Cornelius Wander
biM, Jr. contains no direct reference to the
alleged troubles said to have occurred be-
tween the young man and his father. The
facts as given out previously by Senator
Depew relating to this clause of the will
are substan'tiated lin the will. Nothing is
mentioned concerning his name further
than that necessary to make uhe bequest
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
GUTHERIE ELECTED
Governments Candidate Successful Over
Liberal and Radical Opponent

London. October 27.-The parliamentary
bi-election for the Bow and Brombey di-
vision of Tower Hamlets, London, was
held today to replace the Hon. Lionel r.
Holland, conservative. who fought ON the
governments Transvaal policy. The con-
servative candidate, Mr.. William Gutherie,
was elected by 4.s2s votes. against 2,1N
votes cast for his liberal and radical op-
ponent, Mr.. Harold Spencer. The conser-
vative majority was practically twice that
secured at the election of Mr.. Holland.
Throughout the campaign Mr.. Spencer
supposed the war in South Africa and Mr..
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-28
WANT MORE MEN
Beers Are Threatening the Loyalty of
Two Chiefs

Capetown, October PA telegram from
Buuwayo, Rhodesia dated Monday, says:
"a Boer force is threatening Chief Khama
and Chief Linchwe, who are loyal to Great
Britain. The two chiefs country lies at the
extreme northwest of the Transvaal and in
cludes Bechuanaland. 1t seems gross
mistake. for the Beers to provoke war
among the natives.
The probable explanation is that the Boer
force intends to destroy the railway to
Buluwayo, which runs through Khama'
country, and thus prevent any attempt OF
Colonel Pummer's Rhodesian force to go
to the relief of Mafeking. Already there
have been stories of a Rhodesian armored
train engaging the Beers some distance
north of Mafeking.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt Leaves to His Mother
100000 AS Mark of His Affection

Central and Hudson River roads; the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern railroad; the
New York and Harlem Railroad company,
and the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road. The will gives the added informa>
tion that the executors are directed to pay
annually to the Society of st. Joflnland
the sum of $4,000 so long the officials
of THAT society keep an agreement made
in 1892 with the deceased and Mrs. VanderA
hilt When the agreement shall be broken
the annuity ceases. iy
There were no turunier differences to b.
seen between THE will and the synopsis-
given out on Thursday evening.
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Spies VIII BE Shot

Durham, Natal, October N.-Delayed In
Tramsmfssion.-Many spies nave been ar
rested here, and some of them will be shot.
On the strength of representa- tions by the
mayor Of Durham the governor of Natal,
Sir Waiter Francis Hutchinson, has
prohibited the landing of all but British
refugees Undesirable persons of all ma
tionalitfes will be excluded Already there
are too many OF this class in Durham.
It is reported that one of the Indian trans
ports is being fitted out to convey the Boer
prisoners elsewhere.
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one and one-half millions.

of one and one-half millions.
In the thirteenth clause of the will be-
quest is made to the mother of the de-
ceased, which reads:
ITO my mother, as mark of affec-
tion, 1 bequea'th one hundred thousand
dollars; Also one hundred thousand dol
lars to my brother William K. Wander
bilt.'
The twelfth clause, wherein the trustees
of tine several trust funds are directed to
invest the proceeds arising from certain
securities, the will designates what securi-
ties are to be so managed. They consist
of United States and state of New York
bonds, mortgage bonds OF the New York
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Railway Bridge DestrY Yyed

Lorenzo, Marquee, October H.-The fol-
lowing dispatch has been received here
from Pretoria, filed yesterday:
1.-THE government has issued a proclama-
tion declaring that no rents or interests on
bonds can be claimed during the contin-
uance of martial law nor within a. certain
fixed period after the repeal of the same.
The Beers at Vryburg have secured guam
tity of ammunition. Commandant Schoo-
man has seized Krokoditepoort and de-
stroyed the railway bridge there. President
Kruger is in excellent health"
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Capetown. October 27.-According to fur
ther advices from Kimberley the Beers re-
moved their killed and wounded in carts.
No relia BILE estimate of their losses has been
made. Mr.. Rhodes rode out and watched
the fight. :; 4
The townspeople, including the women,
mounted the trenches, watching eagerly for
the return OF the troops. Mr.. Rhodes Is
cheerful and gives dinner parties daily. at
which luxuries are abundant.
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GILLIAN CLAIMS.
Chamber of Deputies Is Considering
Commission.

Santiago de Chill. October 27.-The cham
ber of deputies is now discussing the re-
vival of the Chilian claims commissionr ac-
cording to the convention with the United
States.
Washington. October G-The referencs to
the revival of the Washington tribunal in
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Banking COMPANY Assigns

Lexington, KY. October 27.-The banking
firm of D. A. Sayer & Co., whose president.
e. ID. Sayer, died Sunday, assigned today.
1T was the oldest bank in this city, having
been founded in 1920. The trust and safety
vault company was made assignee De-
posits are placed at $4,000 The assignees
state 1t will pay dollar for dollar.
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.Ionhers S fmpauhizes

London, October ga special dispatch
from Capetown says General Joubert, the
Boer commander, has sent message of
sympathy to Lady Symons, widow of Gen.
eral Symons.
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SCHLEY WILL Be
HERE TWO DAYS
Admiral Leaves for the South
Next Friday
my IS ions ARE NUMEROUS
Gle : Everywhere Want the Hero
of Santiago Bay.
WILL DECLINE ALL EXCEPT TWO
Alabama's Metropolis and Georgia's
Capital Are to be H0nored.
AIabama's Metropolis and Georgia's
Capital Are to be Honored.
COMMITTEE RAISING HOME FUND
Thought That Subscriptions Will Dou'
Bile the Amount Raised for Buying
Dewey's House-InnateM Mod
esty of the Marylander

Washington, October 2.-(special)-Ad
miral Sohley will leave for the south ON
November g. spending the 4th and 5th in
Atlanta and the 9th and 7th in Birning>
ham.
The admiral has received a mum ber of in-
vtations, but owing to the little time he
has before hoisting his flag over the Chi
cago and starting for the South Atlantic
sta alton, lhe will be compelled to decline all
save the two he has already accepted He
has been busy all day today packing up
the medal given him by his state legisla-
ture, the silver service presented by some
cups and, swords and other testimonials
given him for his victory over Cervera In
Cuban waters. ..s . .
VIII Deposit Gifts
81 have only a short time left, and so
in order that Mrs. Schley will not be both.
cred with them in my absence" he said.
"I am anxious to take an extended trip
into the south, but my time is limited and
1 fear I will be unable to accept any ina
vitations except those ito Birmingham and
Atlanta. On my return. when I will be
master of my own time, intend to make
an opportunity to meet my friends in Dix.
lie, who have been friends such as we
grapple to our hearts with hooks of STEEL"
This morning the committee, headed by
Commissioner Ross, having in charge the
matter of raising fund for a home, called
on the admiral. The movement promises
to be one of great magnitude. Cities all
over the country are vying with each other
in forming committees to take charge Of
the work Great enthusiasm is shown here
for the project, and it is thought the subj
scriptions will double the amount raised
for the Dewey home.
Has Discouraged Movement
The admiral has discouraged the move
ment, but 1t has now progressed beyond
HIM, and is assured of success. The feeling
which prompts the movement is much
one of resentment toward the navy depart.
ment as of admiration for the gallant ado
miral.
The admiral has urged all those who
have called on him to see to it that only a
modest home, If any at all, be secured for
him, but the committee thinks now that at
least $1O000O will be raised without trouble.
Eamnus Authoress Dead
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London October 28.-nhe Capetown cor
respondent of the Daily Telegram says he
learns that Colonel Sdhiel the wounded
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silver for Europe

New York, October 27.-The steamship
Etruria sailing for Europe tomorrow will
take out 100000 ounces of silver
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Has Discouraged Movement


London, October 27.-Florence Marryat
Mrs. Frances Lean, the well-known aus
thoress, died in London this morning.
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Continued On Second Page.
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wuE lE TIER - A WILL THERE'S A
WIZ Il way-sD reach the public, and the
way Is Uirough Tue c-Herald. Ornament
your iverti ,eme ft with facts and Tue Afe=
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RAIN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY; IN
NORTHERN PORTIONS COOLER SAT
ITRDAY: COOLER SUNDAY: FRESH
EASTERI,Y WINDS SATURDAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24

edith Alice Maitland i'm the London
eueen)
Helghol for the Christmas OF olden time!
The mistletOe bough and tho sparkling
wine
Cavaliers gay and ladies fair
Clashing swords and glittering hair
Wreathed with flowers and Jewels rare
Dresses and lace beyond compare
HeighOi for the fun Of ''ye Oldene time"
The holly-decked wall and the ruby wine!
Here's TO the children who carolled with
glce,
THE Christ-Chid Is born 70 you and 10
me-
Sing once more the old Songs; sing on
Justify,
Three cheers for the Christmas OF olden
time.
The sweet carol-singers and Love Divinel
The punch-bowl Is ready. so All up the
glass
A health to the good wife-a health 10
In friendship and ioluty let the night
Singing Hseho' for Eye winters Of oldene
with the country dance and the fixing
wine
The wild boar's head and capOns fine
How they car0used In the 0lden timed
Their thirsty thrOafs. the trimming ~iass:
Then under the table"-Alasl alasi
That such dreadful things should come
10 pass,
Sing Height for the Christmas OF olden
ats s so@ewhat different in ",ss.D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
WRECK OF THE AUTOCRAT.
Crew Rescued After Several Days of
Hardship.


NEW YORK, December 3.--The Outer
bridge steamer Trinidad from Bermuda,
brought into port tonight twelve seamen'
who were saved from the wreck Of the
Norwegian bark Autocrat bound from
Brunswick Ca. for kingslynn.
The crew We're rescued. alter several
days of hardship and hunger, by the BIZ
fish steamer Cayo Mono and taken INTO
Bermuda December 18th.
The Autocrat was a bark OF 200 tons,
built at ShelbOurne, ~ S., I'm 1870 Her
commander, who arrived with his crew
on the Trinidad, was Captain u. Albretil-
sen. He was part owner ana had naVi-
gated the vessel for more than ten years
Able-Seaman Frank Green told this story
of the loss Of the bark tonight:
1--WE left Brunswick with cargo Of
big timber on November 23d for Kings
lynn. ON Tuesday December 18th, the
bark ran into a heavy northeast gale
and We hove-tO The enormous weight
and force Of the water that pounded her
soon began 20 tell. On the first day all
her lee bulwarks were torn off The
larger part of the stores were destroyed
and the crew camped upon the poop. liv-
ing upon FISH, beef and hard bread, res
cued from the storeroom.
Thursday morning the Autocrat sud
denly filed She was completely water
logged. Captain Allsrthsen ordered the
masts cut away. AT noon the British
steamer Cayo Mono sighteu our distress
signals and bore down. She sent a life
boat. and we had TO jump one by one into
the sea and climb into the life-Doat.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
KERRY VILE.
In Full BIast-iiig Wild "ooSe
Cnurht-SOcinI Notes.

RERRYVILLE, VA. December D.
Special THE Berryvlle Milling Com
pany, which recently put in operation
their steam fIouring-mills at this place,
are now turning out 100 barrels Of flour
per day, in addition to manufacturing
large quantities Of cornmeal, mill-feed'
&c.
A wild goose Weighing thirty pounds
was caught one day recently by Mr..
Thomas Singhass on the farm Of Mr..
Henry williams The bird fought vicious
~ before he allowed himself to be cap
tured. and IS a very fine specimen of its
class.
Mr.. Joseph Z. Anderson, a well-known
citizen OF this county, had the misfor-
tune TO cut his foot very badly few
DAYS ago with an axe while he was split
ting some wood
The property known as the "Shackle-
ford property" consisting Of a frame
dwelling-house with stone stOrehouse at
tached. situated on west Main street, was
sold at public auction Thursday for Sl,3ll.
the purchaser being Mrs. Elizabeth ).
Hart.
The Young Ladies' Card Club was en-
tertained this week on Thursday after
noon by Miss May Wheat az Morgan s
Spring" With one or two exceptions the
men are debarred from the pleasure OF
these meetings. and the ladies' have full
swing. Three Of the players tied for the
first prize offered. and chance had 10 be
resorted TO 10 determine 10 whom IL
should be awarded. Miss MOssie White
being the lucky one The booty prize
was won by Miss Esther NJ Lewis.
Among others present were Mr. and Mrs.
T. II. Powers Mrs. Charles Gordon Van
Hook. Mrs Charles Elicit Cabeh. and
Misses Norah b. Moore. Florence irwin.
Nargretta and Resale Mccormick. Annie
Smith Katharine Powers. Katharine Nc
Donald, Rose Mcdonald May Wall, Bette
Clark, and Lavinia Wallace, OF Richmond.
Dr. Alfred b. Tucker, accompanied by
Messrs. Harker and Beele, of New York
is spending the holidays in the neighbour
hood
Mr. Province Mccormick Of the United
States Marine Corps. is with his parents
for a short stay.
Mrs. ID. c. Snyder is on a visit 10
friends I'm Warrenton.
Mr. w. O.. FitZhugh. OF Washington ID.
c., visited his mother last week
Miss h. A. Parshall has returned from
an extended visit 90 relatives i'm Pennsyl-
yania.
Miss Florence Baughman has returned
from a visit to friends in Parkersburg.
W Va.
Miss Eva Mcclure ard Miss White have
returned from visit TO friends in Rich
mond.
Mr. w. Cabell Moore. who has been at
the University Of Virginia, is at home
for the HOLIDAYS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
,rwas the Night Before Christmas


Twas the night before Chr's'''"''
Va, creatuTe was stirring, not even
rho ssockings were all hung by the chin
ney with care, ,,,a he
in hopes that 81. MICROBES soVH "'U'"
there; - -, sruo IN
The children were heS''" a."
their beds, -,...-.. aa,,ooa On
their heads; =,
And mamma In her 'kerchiei ana III
had inst Settled our brains for a long
winters nap; - .,
Clatter,
/ sprang from my bed 70 see what WAS
Avav IN the window I few ike a fash.
Tore open the shutters, and threw UP the
sash. o.,
The moon on the breast OF the new-fal-
len snow Aso..
Gave the lustre OF midday 10 oDJee's
When. what 20 my wondering eyes should
But n miniature sleigh and eight tiny
reindeer; ,,..,.. "a
7 knew i'm a moment It must be 81. Nick
More rapid than eagles his coursers they
And ne whistled and shouted and called
them by name
Now Dasheri now, Dancerl now, Prancer
On. Comet Com on. Cupidl on. Donderl on
BlitZcnl
To the top of the porch. to the top Of the
WALL
As dry leaves that before the wild hurri-
cane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle mount
So. NO to the housetop the coursers they
with the sleigh full OF toys. and St
And then. i'm a twinkllng, heard on the
The pracing and paving OF each little
AS drew in my head and was turning
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with
lie was dressed su in fur. from his head
TO his foot,
And his clothes were furnished with ashes
A humble Of TOYS he had flung on his back,
And he looked Ike a pedler just opening
His eyesFhow they twlnkled! his dlmpes
how merry
Fis cheeks were Ike roses, MS nose ike
a cherry -,
His dear little mouth was drawn up ike
"a bow
And the beard Of his chin was white as
the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his
teeth,
And the smoke # encircled his head like
a wreath.
lie had broad face and a little round
belly
That shook when he laughed like bowl
full OF jelly;
He was chubby and plump. right Jolly
old elf
And ] laughed when saw him In spite
Of myself:
A wink Of his eye and a twist Of his head
Soon gave me TO know ] had nothing 10
dread
He spoke not n word, but went straight
10 his work
And filed all the stockings; then turned
with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside OF his nose,
And giving q nod up the chimney he rose.
lie sprang TO his sleigh, 20 his team gave
a whistle.
And away they all flew like the down OF
a thistle
But / heard him eXclaim, ere he drove
out Of sight.
Merry Christmas 10 all, and 10 all a
goodnight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
THROUGH THE STATE.
4 TRAMP HORRIBLY BURNED ~
PETER
ROLLED INTO The FIRE WHILE ASLEEP
News and Personal Items fr""
ecotfsvilIe. blackstone, Berryviiie'
Norfolk, Charlottesville, Aiex""-
drfs, and Other Points.

PETERSBURG. VA. December D.
Special John Williamson. white
tramp. haning from Trenton. y. j.. was
almost burned to death in Chesterfield
county. last night, and was only saved
by gentlemen who were attracted TO him
by his shrieks. williamson, In the course
of his travels. determined 20 spend the
night near Swift Creek. on the line Of the
Petersburg railroad. He built himself
comfortable fire. lay down by It, and only
fell asleep. Subsequently he rolled into
the fire. and set his clothes ablaze His
loud. cries for help brought 10 his assist
ance the telegraph operator at swift
Creek. Mr.. Parham and another gentle
man. who did everything they could FOR
the burning man, finally extinguishing the
fire i'm his clothing Williamson was
found 20 be terribly burned about the
legs and body, and his injuries IL rs
thought. will prove fatal. He was brought
to the Home FOR the Sick here Tor treat
ment.
Judge Rives announces that on account
Of the Christmas season no term or the
County Court Of Surry will be held on
Tuesday, the 26th instant, the regular day
for court to be held. Between now ana
January LIST Judge Rives will appoint the
land assessor for Surry county and Will
also, by appointment, fiji the vacancy IN
the office Of Commissioner Of the Reve-
nue. caused by the death Of X. T.. Gil.
The officers 50 appointed will be allowed
10 qualify IN vacation or at the regular
term of the court. 1t is understood that
some Of the best citizens OF the county
are candidates FOR these positions ana
the Judge will have no difficulty in max
ing good selections.
a slight fire occurred I'm the basement
OF 4. Rosenstocks large store ON Syca-
more street. this morning. catching from
the furnace. 1t was quenched without
damage
Mr.. and Mrs Olgers, residing 10 Din
Widdie county, q few miles from Fords,
left their home on business some days
ago. When they returned in the evening
they were amazed 90 find their dwelling
house I'm ashes.
Mr.. Henry Panniu returned home TO
day to spend the holidays. after long
and very successful business trip through
the South, and was warmly greeted by his
friends.
There will be some fine music in the
Catholic and Episcopal churches to-mor-
row. All of these churches have been
handsomely decorated for the Christmas
season.
4 letter received here announces the
marriage in Baltimore OF Mr. ". T..
Morrison, a popular young citizen. or
Petersburg. and Mrs Mollie Field, Of Din
widdle county. The information was IN
the nature of a surprise TO the many
friends of both parties.
The Christmas trade closed to-nisht,
after a week of great activity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-24
From arhe NntIYitr.o

Ring out. We crystal sphercsl
once bless our human ears.
If We have power 20 touch our senses go
And let your silver chime
Move IN melOdiOus time,
And let the bass OF Heavens deep organ
blow;
And with your ninefold harmony
Make mp fun consort 20 the angelic SYM
phOny.
The oracles are dumb:
No voice or hido0us hum
Runs through the arched roof In words
deceiving,
Apollo from his shrine
Can no more divine
with hollow shrek the sleep or Delphos
leaving
No nightly trance or breathed spell.
Inspires the pale-eyed priest from the
prophetic cell.
The lone mountains DER.
And the res0unding shore.
A voice OF weeping heart and lOud lament;
From haunted spring and dale
Edged with poplar pale.
The parting genius Is with signing sent I:
with fiower-nwoven tresses torn
The nymphs In twilight shade 81 tangled
thiotats mourn MILTON