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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
Rendered by United States Judge
WaddIll in Richmond Yesterday.
BUCKET SHOP DEsTs
He Declares Tint They s1u.t BIO PAID
Proceeding of Tho suprome cours
ofAppenls-Norfolk Charter FI,ed
for Heeord-col. Jno. n. Patton
Do"a -Fonnaor OF Klehmena n,oa
Works.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 2i-United Staten
judge Edmund Waddill Jr.. to-day rem
dered an opinion which will DO OF far
reaching Importance, in that he holds
that debt contracted is @ bucket-shop
transaction must be paid
The opinion was rendered in the case
of Fora I'm and others, against NJ. Levy.
BY denying that the claims of his credit
tors were just. Levy had alleged that
they were for gaming considera tons and
therefore could not be recovered.
In his opinion Judge waddin says:
To declare the debts OF tho petitioners
invalid upon the evidence In this case
would be in effect to hold that oil broker
and sale of commodities OF the character
dealt In were void. While such a conclu-
son, from purely moral nd-point, aa
well, indeed. Us from u business view,
would, BIO u contamination devoutly to
be wish'd; still taking into consideration
this cuse. The law authorizes specuiauons
In grain and other products, as we'll as in
Stocks, bonds and property of such like
that actual sales and deliveries OF articles
bought and sold shall he contemplated.
This opinion has aroused great interest
burg, has been closely watched.
VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT.
Tho proceedings OF the State Supreme
Court to-day were brief, the following
cases being argued:
!. lo WI Gr q s,n Jr for piantif in error and
and continued until Monday.
The next cases to be heard are: South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co.
vs.; Clements. a, and p r. CO. We. Del. [
Blair, &c., Nos 16, 20 Sand q. - I. u =
CHARTER IRON NORFOLK. Il
Tho Hampton Roads Developments
Conrpany's charter has been forwarded
Tor purposes OF record In the office of the
Secretary of the Commonwealth. The cap
ital stock may be any amount. from $4,000
to $4,000. The, company will have its
principal Office In Portsmouth, Va. and
the following officers are named for the
city; President Henry Kim, Nor
FOLK county; Secretary. c. NJ. Randolph,
N tp.s Treasurer, Thomas w. Shelton.
tered at Norfolk has rwarded q copy OF
Its charter for recordation In the office
of the Secetary of the Commonwealth.
The company whose purposes are indi-
Gated in the name. has a capital of from
$4,000 to 5000.
COL. JNo NJ. POTTER DEAD.
known men In Virginia, died this morning
at his homo in Ashland. sixteen miles
north OF this city, In the seventy-third
year OF his age.
tinguished lawyer of his day. He is sur
vived by a widow and Il number of child
rem
Mr. John G. Shelton. founder and man
ager OF the Richmond Mica Works, died
ut the Retreat for the Sick this morning
after an Illness OF several weeks, uEsJd
about forty-three years. The cause of his
death was erysipelas and kidney troubles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25

moving rapidly and operating north and
west of Santa Barbara. Apparently
Nisayans friendly, not taking active
part: enemy consists of 1000 Tagalos.''
THE FIGHTING AT ILOILO.
y later dispatch from General Otis
gives the results of the lighting at
Iloilo Us follows:
Hughes 1loilo reports enemy driven
back into mountains; insurgent capital
,Cooatuan captured. Only serious nc
ton that of Carpenter at Pavia; total
casualties five killed or since dead OF
wounds. twenty-seyen wounded cap
tured ten prisoners, eighteen cannon,
SIN rifles. quantities of ammunition.
Enemy's casualties not stated
DISAPPEARS FROM SIGHT.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 24.-The
Navy Department has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Captain Lieut.
re, commanding the naval station at
Cayite. dated Manila. to-day:
"Culgoa reports Charleston disap-
peared."
The Culgoa was the relief ship sent
Out from Hong Kong. 1t is believed at
the Navy Department that the Charles.
ton has slipped down into deep water
from the steep bank on which she was
resting at the bow.
This report has disslpatcd the last
nope Of saving the ship.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25

rally chatting under enforced idleness.
In the course of the interview Mr..
Churchill said:
THE Beers have treated us with
much kindness. This was the case from
the outset. They praised our defense of
the armorcd train and expressed sur
prise that the locomotive was saved
from becoming a hopeless wreck, as
they expected, under their artillery fire.
We were then marched through q pour
ing rain to Colenzo, proceeding the next
morning to the Boer camp near Lady,
smith. and then, going by rail to Mod
derspruit, finally arriving here on No
vember is.
On the journey great numbers of
burghers crowded to see us, but there
was only one who made insulting re-
marks. the others cOurteousy Offering
us cigarettes or showing us marks or
attention.
Lieutenant Churchill said the conine-
Trent in the Model School was close and
severe. but under the conditions he had
no grounds to complain. When asked
regarding his impressions. he said he
had had many discussions with the
Beers as to the rights OF war, and had
been much impressed by the number
who could speak English. He had
found that most of them regretted the
conflict. asserting that It had arisen as
the result of misrepresentation. So
far as he could learn. however. the
spirit of the Burghers in the field, de-
spite their privations. was most de-
terminad and there was no chance of
an early peace.
az fear" sold Mr.. Churchill. chat the
struggle will be bloody and protracted."
A HINT TO DOM PAUL.
Washington, d. c.. Nov. 24.-AIr Ma
crum, the United States consul at Pre-
torin, has been instructed by cable
to impress upon President Kruger that,
in the view OF this Government. the
usages OF all civilized nations sanction
the ministration of neutral repre-
sentative in the interest OF the citizens
and captives of one OF the parties to
a war, and he must further insist up
on performing the sacred duties I'M
posed by all considerations of hu-
manity. This is practically an an
nouncement OF the insistencc OF our
CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
BRAVE BiLl"AnrHoNY.
a Hero OF the Maine Commits Suicide.
(By Telegraph to virginian- Pllot.)

Wy IeleETdPH 10 flTSlHldH-ILlOt.I $40
New York, Nov. 24.-William An
thony. better known as Brave Bill's
Anthony, died at the Presbyterian Hos
pital to-day half nm hour after he had
swallowed u quantity OF cocaine at one
of the Central Park entrances. He was
the man, who on February Is, 1898,
when the battleshlp Maine was blown
up in Havana harbor. reported to Cap
tain Slgsbee in the famous words: Sir
have the honor to report that the ship
has been blown up and Is sinking
On his return to this country An
thony was accorded receptions every
where. He received invitations from
cities to be their guest. For months he
Travelled over the country, being ac-
corded the honors OF hero. When his
leave Of absence was ended, Anthony
was promoted to be sergeant Of ma.
rlnes. and was detailed at the Brook
lyn navy yard.
In one Of his pockets was found a
letter written by him to his aunt
which read that he was discouraged
and disconsolate and was going to end
it all. Among the other articles found
was n picture OF his one-month old
child. on the back OF which was writ.
ten: Bury this with me-" A Spanish
American war medal, such as all the
survivors OF the battleship Maine re-
ceved, was also found.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25

Many OF the Congressman have resign.
ed, and he believes the Filipino SOL
diers will lay down their arms every.
where as soon as they learn the truth
SITUATION SUMMARIZED.
Washington, D. c.. Nov. 24.-General
Otis summarizes the situation I'm Luxon
i'll dispatch to the War Department
to-day. i'll which he says that the in
sursent government can not longer
claim TO exist. Its troops and officials
are scattered. and Agunaldo in hiding.
The dispatch follows:
Manila. Nov. oath, 1899.
Claim to government by ineurgen,
can be made no longer under any
hctsoh' us treasurer, secretary interior
ana president of congress in our hands.
It's president, remaining cabinet officers
IN hiding evidently in different central
LuZon provinces; its generals and
troops in small bands scattered ;hrourh
these provinces acting as banditti or
dispersed playing the role OF amigos.
with arms concealed. Indications are
that Aguinaldo did not escape through
lines OF Lawton and Wheaton, but ned
Westward from Bayambang railway
station. Telegraphic communication IN
pagupan established, probably to san
rabian to-day; by rclayins nine miles
OF track with material at hand railway
communication to that point re-estab-
tshed; labor of troops must attend
maintenance"
SHARP ENGAGEMENT.
Fuller details of the SHARP engage
ment between Carpenters commune
and the insurgents In Iio!lo reached the
war Department to-day in the follow
ing dispatch from General Otis. dated
Manila, to-day:
I'm Panay. 2lst instant, when Dick
man drove enemy Vicinity Jaro, Car
penter. with two battalions. Eighteenth
Infantry and Brldgeman's battery. had
severe engagement at Pavia, north
iloilo. His casualties five killed, 20
wounded. now in Iloilo hospital others
slightly wounded with command. En-
envy driven north with reported very
heavy loss; particulars not received.
Carpenter passed on to insurgents
stronghold, Santa Barbara. which he
captured 22d instant without loss. No
thing received from column under i'm
mediate command Hughes, which Is
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
Admiral George Dewey at Head Of
the New Organization.
coL.TAyLoR OF NORFOLK
Tho Late Co,nmandor of tho Fourth
Virginia Rcglmcmi, Volunteers,
Chosen for Inspector General
General J. Warren Ikieior ana
oiher Ohio Mon Repudiated Be>
cause They Wanted TO Uso tho Or
gamization for PoIItioai Purposes.
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Prot.)

Washington, D. c., Nov. "a split
has occurred in the organization of
the Spanish war veterans and rival
body was formed to-day, to be known
as the Spanish-American War Veterans.
Last week the original organization held
q protracted meeting in this city and
perfected its constitution and bylaws.
and at that time there were rumors Of
an impending split, but nothing was
made public officially about it. To-day's
meeting was held in response to an
urgent call of Adjutant General Liller,
who gives the following as the reason
for the split:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
SITUATION IN
The PHILIPPINES
According to Otis Summary the
War is About Ended.
PRESIDENT RAUTIsrA
sAUrIsrA
Presiding officer OF The Filipino con-
sress Formally Rcnounces nil
Further Connection with tho
Present wnr Indications Are
That AguInaIdo Did not Escape
Through tho American Liuc,,
(By Telegraph to virginlan-Pilot,

Manila. Nov. 24.-Bautista, president
of the Filipino Congress. presented
himself to General Macarthur to-day
and formally renowned all further con-
one Of the influential Filipinos who
hesitated at the beginning of the war
as to which side on which to cast his
lot. He was offered judgeship of the
Supreme Court, but declined. He now
announces that he desires to accept the
position and says the Filipino Con-
gress and Cabinet are scattered, never
to re-assemble. Some of the members,
he adds. have returned to their homes,
while others are flying for safety.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
Paid TO shout vlve T. Armee.

tBy Telegraph to Virgin'an- Pllot.)
Paris. Nov. Pin the High Court
(Senate) to-day several witnesses in
the conspiracy cases were heard to the
effect that the Royalsts paid workmen
A number OF slaughtermen belonging
to she La Villette Abbatoirs testified
that they received five francs a head
from the Royallsts committee to shout
"Vive rArmee" the day President Lou
bet was elected.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
The Mayer NC Coy Mill.
fBy Telegraph to virginian-Pilot

(By Te!eGrhph 10 VIrg1nIan-Pilot)
New York Nov 24.-Pcter Maher and
I'D Mccoy will fight after gil. The
statement was made to-day that Mahcr
would agree 10 n postponnment of three
weeks on account OF McCoy's Illness and
would not claim McCoy's forfeit il the
bout takes place then. This would mako
the date of the bout ihe week of Jan
,iary l. Mccoy has been advised by his
physicians to take Il complete rest for
several weeks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
WHY AND WHEREFORE.

General dissatisfaction, and an at
tempt TO place the organization in the
hands of the Ohio representatives, MAX
ing 1T appear as q move for political
purposes. and the recent action of the
committee who were in the minority as
suming the privilege OF eliminating and
vacating offices created by the national
convention; making several appointiye
officers and move TO control the asso-
citation generally, and remove the head
quarters to Ohio. Those who were pres
ent to-day are men who have had ma
tional regulations and are here to make
the association a success and not use
il for selfish motiNeSn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
LATEST NEWS OF THE WORLD BY CABLE
from Mafeklng. dated wednesday. No


vember 10, says:
The garrison is cheerful. but the
position is daily growing more difficult.
Inc Boers are always drawing their
entertainments closer and are inces-
sanity plying the British with artillery
ana musketry fire. The garrison is
living almost entirely in underground
shelter and the health of the troops is
suffering"
RUMORS AND RUMoRS.
Moot River, Natal. Nov. 24-The Beers
nave only sent an occasional shell into
the British camp since this morning.
The range Of the British guns is not
sufficient for them to be effective
An official native runner corroborates
the report that heavy firing has oc-
Cured northward. The runner, who is
from Estcourt, says he was captured by
the Boers. who infest the heights north
ward. He adds that they searched him.
but failed to discover the dispatches.
The Beers are IN strong force under
the cover of n hill. on which are two
guns. When the British opened fire the
runner escaoed in the confusion.
The same runner was at Ladysmith
last week. He reiteratcs that heavy
lighting occurred there. The Beers. he
claims. made several attempts to cap
ture the British camp, but were re-
pulsed with heavy loss. The native ex-
planned the failure OF the assaults by
saying that every time the Beers aD-
preached the British set the whole coun-
try abiaze, killing every one within
reach.
1t. CHURCHILL HEARD FROM.
Petoria, Nov. 24.-Through the cour-
tesy OF the Transvaal authorities the
correspondent OF the Associated Press
mere, in the company of Mr. Z. G.. Grob-
Ter, under Secretary for Foreign Az
fairs. and Mr. OBSCURE. Secretary of the
War Department. was enabled to visit
winston Churchill to-day at the Model
School, where he Is confined with the
captured officers. Beyond 4 slight bull
let wound in the right hand he seemed
well and looked hearty. although natu-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
DEWEY FAVORED.

The new organization makes all those
who served in the regular or volunteer
army, navy or marine corps during the
Spanish American war, and those now
serving in the present Philippine war
eligible to membership provided they
can show an honorable discharge. y
constitution and bylaws was adopted
ana the units or organization are 10
be local camps, departments and q ma
tional association. a resolution was
adopted declaring it 10 be the sense OF
the body that Admiral George Dewey
be placed at its head and authorizing
the Adjutant- General to convey to the
Admiral the information of his unani-
nous selection as commander In chief
and that he be earnestly requested to
accept the office"
The names Of those present at the
meeting are withheld, and also the
number present are withheld by Gen.
eraI Liller
: OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The officers chosen are as follows:
Commander-in-C CHIEF = Admiral Geo.
Dewey
Senior Vice COMMUNICATIVE Chief
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York
Junior Vice Commander-in-Ch
Brighten. Irving Hale, Colorado.
t-General-William Christie
pher Liller. Pennsylvania.
Quarterma ster-G eneral-Colonel VIM
P. Lane. Maryland.
Surgeon Genersl-Najor Edward c..
Davis, Georgia. -.
/r,ot;oro5 IN L71oy,pti, Ioa1oS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25

The Beers and Grenadiers advanced
to within fifty yards of the base, when
the Beers poured in scathing fire,
staggering the Guards momentarily.
But. quickly recovering, they returned
deadly hail into the Beers. The duel
was continued for half an hour. When
the artillery commenced the Beers
evacuated their front position and the
Scots Guards rushed the hill with bayo-
nets and amid lusty cheers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25

Continued On Eleycnt, Page.)
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Continued on Eleventh pagc.>
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-25
The Beers Suffer a RepuIss on Or
ange River.
THE FATE OF MAFEKlNc
British Cavalry Pursues Flying Bur-
ghors for Five Miles-The Situation
mt Ladysmith Unchanged Tho
noors from President Kruger Are
In Favos OF Fightins-Briti Posi-
zion at mafcki"E Growing Moro
Dimeuit Daily.
tBy Telegraph to virginian-Pllot.)

tBy Telegraph to Pllot.)
Belmont, Cape Colony. Nov. 24.-1O n.
m.-The entire western division moved
on the Orange river Tuesday and
bivouacked at Witteputa- Two COM
panies of mounted infantry and u de-
tachment of Lancers were sent to hold
THOMAS Farm. Their pickets prevented
The Beers from advancing. The Beers
fred cannon, and the British artillery
arrived on the scene and silenccd the
Beers fire. At in the morning the
guards brigade moved steadily forward
Station.
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during the investigation into the armor ques-
ton the representatives OF the Carnegie and
Bethlehem companies were repeatedly asked
to show their books to the committee 40 that
an intelligent idea might be formed OF the cost
OF manufacturing armor. and that they had
stepdfastlys refused to. do 30.
Mr., Chandler replied that the Senator from
South Carolina always, told the ~truth-except
sometimes on the Southern question.
This brought out the retort from Mr.. Tillman
that he was telling tho truth more now than at
any otherTime.
The vote was then taken on the Notifications
bill, and II was passed.
The remainder OF the session was devoted TO
~eulogies on the late Representative William i.
Love Of Mississippi. after which the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow.
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NAVAL PERSONNEL BILL.
It'Transfers Engineer Omcers to the Line
and Increases Their Pay.

IttTransfers, Engineer Omcers TO the Line
and Increases Their Pay.
WASHINGTON. March 1.-The Naval Person
mel bill. so called. provides for n reorganization
of the personnel Of the navy and the Marine
Corps. as agreed upon by the Conference Com
mittse of the two houses. and will become law
after receiving the Presidents signature. Tho
bill win transfer to the line OF the navy the off,
GERS now in the engineer division. giving them
rank aSld pay according to the date OF their
graduation from the Naval Academy. To take
their PLACES in the engine room the bill author
ICES the employment of 100 warrant machinists
at $1,000 per year each. The bill also increases
the pay of the officers. SO that their pay and all
lowances when on sea duty will be equal to
that OF officers OF like rank in the navy, and
when on shore duty 10 per cent. less. The bill
will give an increase OF rank to most OF the
officers in the lower grades and. to prevent fu-
ture stagnatioR in promotions. n stated NUM-
Der of retire ments in each grade each year is
made compulsory. A hump has existed in
naval promotions since the close of the civil
war and has i'een a cause OF much complaint
from the officers.
ADVOCATE Corps was stricken out blythe Senate,
and the conference agreed to omit it. SO that It
ing the payment Of prize money for vessels
captured in battle or bounty money for those
m aesefGySa OF 1s r the i lar 9 Gerp psG y raised al ede TO e that
Of Brlgadier-Gene raj. TO correspond with the
number OF men ouar which he will have COM
mand. and additions are also made to his staff.
both in numbers and rank. The vacancies
In, the rank OF Second Lieutenant are to he
filled from those VIII served as such in the war
with Spain. or from civil life.
The Navy Departr 1ent is greatly concerned
on account of the aa ion Of the Senate yester-
day in cutting; doTn, the number Of men in the
evitable result OF talis proposed legislation.
officers OF the department say. will be to place
This will almost cripple the efficiency of the
North Atlantic squadI on, for 1t is not to be eS-
pected that the reduc ton in the number of
men will be made from the force on the Philip
pine station,
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Casualties Mt Manila.

W~AsHINGToN. March 2.-Gen. Otis reports
the following casualties near Caloocan:
First South Dakota-Feb. 81. Company b.
Private Norman NJ. Belman. knee. severe
Company T.. Sergt. Robert h. Ross. scalp. slight.
Twentieth Kansas-Fcb %. Company G.
Capt. David Elliott. killed.
First M~ontana-Feb %, Company A. Private
Alvin +, Pletner, shoulder. slight; Company X,
Howard l.. Tanner. thigh. moderate; Company
Nj, William ,, Cheasty, hand. slight.
Near San Pedro Madati:
First California-Feb 2S. Company +, Private
Arthur NJ. Smith. neck. severe; Company X.
Harold i. Parks, arm. slight,
First Washington March !. Company G. Cor
poral Alfred Il. Ruichert, shoulder. moderate
Private Herbert l.. Osborne, chest. severe.
Chaplain Lewis j. Leland, First Tennessee,
died at Iloilo. Feb. IT. SMALLPOX.
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SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Conferees Disagree on Hawaii Cable and
Appropriation for Paris Exposition.

ADpTopTiatioH " = afib ANpoSiAiuhs
WASHINGTON. March 2.-The conferees on
the Sundry Civil Appropriation hill held a long
meeting this afternoon and another tonight.
but failed to reach an agreement on the two
important amendments Of the Senate increas-
ing the appropriation for tho Paris Exposition
and providing for the construction OF a cable
between tho United States and Hawaii. The
House made no provision in this bill for tho
Paris Exposition. The Senate inserted a para
graph appropriating $l.2OO.0O0 TO cover the
cost of buildings. the exhibits and the
addition to the amount. appropriated last year.
1t was understood earlier In the day that the
House managers were willing 10 compromise
on 81 .OOO.OOU, bur .when They adjourned to-
night at II O'Clock all members of the confer
ence agreed that no conclusion had been
reached on either item. Much of the bill has
been completed. all OF thu. minor amendments
having been disposed OF. The Senate provision
authorizing the issue OF souvenir coins in and
of the Lafayette monument will be agreed to.
A partial report will DO made 10 tho two houses
tomorrow morning.
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NOMINATIONS by THE PRESIDENT
Naval Constructor Hobson to he Advanced
Ten Numbers.

WASHINGTON. March 2.-The President sent
the following nominations othc Senate to-day:
Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond p. Hobson,
to be advanced ten numbers, from No. I Of the list
of Assistant Naval Constructors to he No. = on list
of Naval Constructors, for eHtranrdi nary heloism.
vivian J. Fagin. United States Marshal Southern
district of ONO.
Elias r. Monfort. Postmaster. Cincinnati, o.
Capt. Theodore +. Forbes, Fifth Infantry. to be
Major.
First Volunteer EnGinrers-First Lieut.. Julius A.
Srhuelke. Assistant Surgeon, to be Surgeon, with the
rank of Major.
Medical Departmcnt-Capt. Edward c. Carter, A..
sistant Surgeon. to be Surgeon, with the rank nf
Major.
Postmastcrs-Eli h. Black. whitney Point. n. VI;
Charles X. Bindhamer. Whitestone. \. y; John J.
Taylor, Coinwall-on.the-HudsOn, y. y; James N.
Weaver. Sayre. Pa.