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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
MAYOR M,CowI1LE DwAr.
SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF y USE
FUL CITIZEN.

SKETCH OF THE, LIFE OF y USE
Full CITIZEN.
Lexington. Na.,March i0-Hon. Thos.
ID. McCorl<lc, Mayor of Lexington, died
tonight He was unconscious for sev-
eral days prior 20 his demise.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Thomas L. McCorkle was born three
miles from Lexington about ffty-hve
years ago. he was Il son of the late
Thomas McCcrkle. a prominent farmer
of this county. who was descended
from Revolutionary stock. his grand
father Lieutenant John McCorklc. be
ing killed in the battle OF cowpcnS.
Ills mother was Miss Susan Alexander,
who was descendant OF Robert Alex
ander. the DISTINGUISHED principal of
the famous Augusta Academy. which
after many changes became Washing
ton and Lee University. Young Me
Cork.e entered the Confederate army
IN 1867. and served with distinction un-
I'll the end Of the war. lie was mem
Der of the Rockbridge artillery and WIS
brave and gallant soldier. He took
part III many hot endorsements and
was noted for The accuracy of his
shooting.
After The war Mr. McCorkle married
Miss Lula Anderson, daughter OF MIR.
David Anderson. of Louisa county. but
later OF Richmond where he died some
years ago. Mrs. McCorl<le also could
trace her ancestry to colonial times,
she being a direct descendant of Col
onei Richard Anderson. OF the Revolu-
tlonarN army. one child WAS born to
'hen, daughter. who in June, 1898,
married Rev. G. j. Boppell and went
with him to Africa. as a missionary.
where she died November 90 1895. Of
y -
Widow; also By two brothers. Dr.. Will
liam McCorkle. of Knoxville. Tenn,
and Mr. Samuel w. NcCorkle. Of near
Lexington
During the days when the canal was
me only means of transportation TO and
from Lexington Mir. McC'urlile was en-
SaEed al East Lexington in the mcrcan-
Tile and commission business. Later he
studied law mt Washington and Lee
University. ana since his graduation he
devoted his time 10 the practice of his
profession During the boom DAYS of
this section. in 1890 and before. he was
one OF the leading men. and possibly ala
more than any other man for the in
auguration of the enterprise which af-
forwards developed into the city OF
Buena Vista.
Mr.. McCori5lc was n secret society
man. IN 1860 re was associated with
Mr.. :. H. Ammcn, OF the editorial STAFF
of the Baltimore sun. who WAS then II
student in destination. in founding the
kappa Alpha fraternity He was Ma
SON lythian and also belonged 10
other secret orders. He was an enthu-
siastic member Of the Lee jackson
Camp, Confederate Veterans, of this
.>lacc.
Mr.. McCorlllc was elected Mayor of
Lexington in May 1897, by q large ma
1ority. He served the community with
ability and impartiality. shortly after
ms election lie was stricken with IA
ra'ysis and for months was confined to
his home. lie received n second stroke
early in February. which after weeks
OF suffering. resulted in his death He
was man of generous disposition. and
was held in high esteem by his associ-
ates and by the public generally
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
THE PASTORS WORK.

The Pastors Work in and for tn
Sunday School" was the subject of n
most helpful and instructive address by
Rev. William Meade Clark of Rich
mond.
Dr. Hatcher and rr Ham II exp.css-
ed their personal thanks to AIr. Clark
Tor ms strong vigorous, timely and trll.
PROPOSITIONS as EXPRESSED In his ad
dress.
Following is ;he program which was
carried out this afternoon and tonight:
Afternoon p 800 o'clock: Sunday
school lesson read and paraphrased by
DIR. Pcll; y. m. reports of committees.
election OF officers. business: 4:So y. M.
the needs OF the State Field discussion.
led by Roy. l.. II. Gwinn. followed bv
fivcminute speeches; D. IN. 4 study
OF ST. Johns Gospel. led by Prof Ham
III.
Al 1880 u. NJ. Service of Testimony
and Song: u. m. unfinished business.
resolutions. etc; $50 =. m. address.
The UnreGchcd Masses ana sunday
school, by Or. ]. y. Quarles. Of Wash
inSton and Lee University; . p. m. al
dress, Tho Bible ana Tile Child" hy
TOT. H2mil!; closing words and ad
jouYnment.
SCHOOL OF METHODS
TIL Summer School of Methods for
Virginia white teachers will be held At
Roanoke this year.
The school has for several years been
| held Al Charlottesville. but the Roam
oke people have been working with So
much energy 10 secure it. ana have
displayed such generosity in contribut-
| ing 10 the fund for the entertainment
Of the teachers that the State Board of
Education could not resist The Roam
oke City Council voted S7a0 for the
expense Of the school. ana $3.50 for this
purpose has been raised by popular
subscription.
The school has not been officially To-
Gated in Roanoke, but it is understood
that official action is all that is lacking
to make the selection final and that
this Will be forthcoming in day OF
two
one Of the normal schools for white
teachers Will tie in or near Tidewaier
and enc in IN Miala Valley, @. .r,!.h.
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CONFERENCE on TEACHING.

The conference on Teaching" was
conducted by Prof. l!amll Mr.. Hamll
spoke of the position of the teacher and
MS responsibility and opportunity. 1t
is Il Srea; thing to be a teacher II is
assured that as teachers you are cX-
emplary and upright Christian men ana
women. The creed OF the child is: Il
believe in God, in my father ana mo,
Their sometimes spoken in whispered
BREATH and in my sunday school
teacher always with confidence and
assurance)."
The following were suggested by
Prof Hamill:
Getting ready (for the days teaching)
be on time; don't put premium On
some one being late By showing that
person TO the front seat: give your
scholar cordial greeting provided
You are on time YOURSELF -"Who so
would have friends must show him
self provide scholars with comforta-
Die surroundings whenever possible.
TO attain efficiency have all other
books closed save the Bible.
Get the attention of the pupils. the
matter of home study, and whether
they are giving thought to what you
are trying to present
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
0ratory, Oysters and Soup
Galore.
Treasurer Ellis ~ Candidate to Suc.
coed Himself a Forthcoming
Society Eveut-Poiiitcs TN Isle of
Wi-ht-PcrsOnni.
lspee!al to virg!n.an-pllotl

Suffolk, Va, March 1O.-With oratory.
oysters and soup. liquid refreshments
on the side. about one hundred Suffolk
voters enjoyed themselves this after
noon at Mr.. j. c. Freeny's farm. 4 short
distance east of Suffolk. 1t was big
oyster roast and fish soup given by 4
few generous and popular citizens.
When festivities were warming up
some of the attendants wanted little
speech making. Mr.. j. L. Burgess got
on Il box and in a few words introduced
Colonel K. S. Boykin. one Of the candi-
dates for Mayor. Messrs. Junius 4.
Parker, j. Waiter Hosier and Il. l..
dates Tot Mayor. were also present.
Colonel Boykin said all the candidates
were good men. and he wished all
could be Mayor. but as Suffolk can
only have one. he had no doubt the pco-
pie would use due Judgment III their
discrimination.
Councilman J. Walter Hosier was
called To the stand and made a brief,
but wcllwordcd. talk.
Major c. W. Wright made the most
eloquent speech of the day. He gave
some pretty historical references and
told Of Napoleon ana the Alps
Deputy Sheriff Robert l.. Norneet
made short speech. beginning Now
is the Winter of our discomfort"
Messrs Parker and Brewer made no
pubic addresses, but cOntented them
selves With private talks among their
friends enjoyment resulting
from seeing others have a good time.
Mr.. Brewer didn't STAY long
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
ern Virginia. The Southwest will have
only the School of Methods.
GOVERNOR BY PROXY.

Governor Tyler and party will return
from Cuba tomorrow morning. Gov
ernor Tyler will find quite an accumu-
iatlon of business when he gets back,
enough private Secretary Owens has
attended to all matters not recurring
the personal attention of the Executive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-11
EPWORTH LEAGUE.

vi, ulSudy night NJ CLOCK,
led by Rev. a. G. Brown, d. d.
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Friday will be devoted to the Ep-
worth League District Conference. at
Clay Street Church. State President
w: ID. Beauchamp presiding
There will be addresses by Rev. Drs.
Hoss. Starr. Latham. Rawlings, Atwill,
Beckham and others.
At O'Clock at night Rev. A. COX 9
Smith. d. D., viii speak on Virginia
League and Korean Mission"
tulN " II u c.tivENTIoN.
The Virginia Sunday School Associa
tion, which has been in second annual
session with the Grace Street Bantist
Church two days. adjourned tonight.
Tended and greatly enjoyed by the Sun
uay school workers OF the city, and
christian people generally.
After opening devotional services DR..
zen conducted the Bible studying from
John 15:1-11 The Vine and the
6:anches," the international Sunday
school Lesson for May 9TH. After the
singing of the hymn. savior. More
Than Life to Me-" the presiding officer
introduced Prof. George w. Walker. of
BlacksburG. who spoke on How to
Secure and Maintain the County Or
ganization."
Mr.. Walker told of the successful and
efficient campaign in politics. and draw
ing lessons from this. outlined the sue
cesstul county organizations. and gave
the requisites Of the men who are to
lead In this movement.
lie must be one of good report. must
be thoroughly in earnest. must be filed
with the Iiol" Ghost. and must be in
love with the work. because through 1t
men, women ana children are led from
darkness into light. Next. see To the
choice of the vice president. secretary.
etc. Through the visit zion of these Of
fcers by visitation among the schools.
gathering of statistics and holding of
the county convention, great good is
accomplished.
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a street car Of the Rivcrmont Rail-
way at Lynchburg ran away last Tues
day down one of the steepest hills of
the city. The track was covered with
ice aud the car slid with great rapid
!ty. Not far from the foot OF the hin
Is prccipice over n hundred feet high.
enough To tho track to turn on the
curve ANA IVES thrown against n tole-
graph pole aud n tree. II was consider
ably broken up. but no one was injur-
cd
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ORGANIZED DISTRICT.

Mr.. p. o. Goodrich was introduced
and spoke on The Organized District
Il Help 10 the County Organization"
Mr.. Goodrich cited difficulties met in
securing persons sufficiently Interested
to give Of their time and talents for
the extension of the Sunday school eff
fort in the counties: others have not
the time for this work. II men and
women would but see that the service
the association asks is not only that its
efficiency might he enlarged, but I'VE
INTO the hearts of men ana women
might come the love OF God. the knowI-
edge Of His Christ and the presence of
The Holy Spirit; how willing would
they respond With their strength,
thought and support.
Mr.. Marchant, of Chs rlottesville told
OF the helpful Influences that had come
to the denominational work nj the
church in charlottesville and through
ont Albemarle county, of the strength
mat had come To him personally by
coming in touch with the workers of the
VARIOUS schools in thn Ininn ulnciiun 4
most beautiful tribute aid he pay 10
captain Eugene Davis, Of Charlottes-
Vllle. through whose cames;ness ana
holy life the initial work of organ!zat!
was accomplished in Albemarlc county
oil his ability as an organize. and Il
leader of Christian work in the lines of
sunday school effort.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-07-20
ONE SECOND FOR TWO DUEL
LISTS

sword presented to Lieut.. Randolph
Ridgely of the United states army by
Baltimore, in recognition of his services
In the Mexican war, was recently found
in Richmond bank, where 1t had been
placed by his widow for safe keeping at
the beginning of the civil war. This in
cident led to the recalling of stories of
Ridgelys career. one Of which, as given
by the Baltimore Sun, tells of his con-
nection with a duel between two officers
of the army invading Mexico, Lieut..
Ridgely was invited to be the second Of
one of the principals and he accepted.
After arranging the details with the
first principal the second dueist visited
Lieut.. Rdgely and invited him to be
his second.
It was arranged by consent of both
principals that he should serve for both.
Lieut. Ridgely made condition, though,
that they should fight with ehotguns.
The hour arrived for the fight, and
Lieut.. Rdgely marched both officers
upon the field, measured off the distance
at ten PAGES, and then pulled out re-
volver, and announced that If either
one of them declined to obey any order
he issued he would shoot him on the
spot. They agreed to his arbitrary ac-
ton. Then the second gave the word
for each principal to present arms, carry
arms, shoulder arms, and finally, aim.
Then, as both men and the attending
surgeon were waiting breathlessly for
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THE HIGHER cR1r1C1sM

A correspondent writes "A remarka-
BILE effort is now being made on the con-
tinent in the domain of Biblical science.
1t consists in the endeavor to ascertain
the exact meaning of the New Tesla
ment teaching by retranslating impor-
tant Greek terms and phrases into the
Semitic vernacuar that was spoken in
Palestine at the beginning of the Chris
tian era. The leader Of this school Of
investiga ton is Prof Gustaf Dalman Of
the University of Leipzig. After long
and elaborate course Of preparatory
studies he has found 1t possible to enter
on his main task. The title Of his new
and important work is Die Worte Jesu,
and the first part is now in the hands
of scholars. Retranslatiof1 into lost orr
ginal is an undertaking which has more
than once proved brilliant failure at
best, but Prof Dalman's scholarship Is
accompanied by SO much acumen and
critical caution that many of his results
have already gained the provisional APP
prevail Of many authorities both in Eng
land and on the continent Each re-
translation is given after pages of
careful reasoning, and the book is--as
may be expected-at the same time a
treatise on theology. -London Times.
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tors 1t gives enough profit to insure it,
continuance indefinitely.
The Spanish law prohibits all mining
without first indulging in large
amount of red tape. The miner mus
locate his claim and have it surveyed
AS there are no official surveyors in the
mining country this compels his send
ing to Manila for professional, The
map and claim must then be submitted
10 the department of mines and forests
and to the bureau of mines The pro-
ceeding Is slow and expensive. Besides
these difficulties the claimant is liable
| to have some dishonest official or UNI
scrupuloue half-caste politician file a
protest for claim of prior discovery or
some church follower bring forward an
ecclesiastical title to the territory. If
the mine Is in the least valuable there
is bound to be one or more lawsuits, and
Justice in the Philippines is not ban
daged, but is afflicted with vision
which sees only the color of gold
How much gold there is in the Phil
ippines will never be known until a diff
ferent government controls the territory.
All that is certainly known Is this.
First, there are at least 500 square miles
where there is placer gold, and. second
there are fifty places where goldbearing
quartz In true fissure veins has been
discovered and traced from five feet to
500 feet each. The ledge worked by the
natives in North Luzon has been exam
ined by English assayers in Hong Kong
and found to range from $40 to 500
ton An A n1prtaor iy,i, I,
sayed an ore from Mindanao and among
places where gold in paying quantities
has been discovered is Paracale, in the
province of North Camarines Here no
less than six veins have been found and
traced considerable distances.
There Is large vein at Pangotcotan
in the province of Bouquet Third, the
mines in North Pangasinan. There are
both placer and quartz mines in the
Malaguit mountains, in North Camar-
ines; placer mines at Mount Aban, in
Manila province; fine gold veins in
Northern and Central Surogao and in
East Mindanao; auriferous and argenti-
ferrous quartz in Zebu; gold quartz In
Negroes island and placer mines In
Panay. There appear to be large depos-
its Of petroleum in the subterranean
depths of Luzon, Panay and Mindanao.
There are also silver, quicksilver, lead
and copper in various places in the
archipelago. Every scientist who has
visited the Philippines has proclaimed
his belief in a great mining future for
the islands, and the Chinese yellow
books refer to Luzon as land rich In |
precious metals. AT one time the Chi
nese and half-castes worked many |
mines In Northern Luzon, but in every |
instance they were attacked and |
by soldiers at the instiga
ton Of some covetous official. These |
are some of the resources of the Philip |
pines which Providence has put into
the hands of the United States.-Manila |
Freedom.
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Attorneys Hewitt and Church have
made application in the probate court
for the removal of Louis Litterst as
guardian of Frida Schaufele, who for
merly lived In this city, but who now
resides in Brooklyn.
The application is brought in the
name of the girls mother, Mrs, Marie
J. Baris. and sets forth that Frida is a
minor who was born on February IS,
1885. Litterst was appointed guardian IN
the probate court here on November IL,
1898, and Immediately took possession of
the property of his ward.
It is alleged that he has made no ac-
counting of the property in his possess
sion since January 20. 1897, and that he
has left the United States, taking with
him 500 of the property Of his ward,
and has not been heard from since :.
Jurisdiction is claimed for the court
on the ground that the ward has prop
erty in the district, namely right of
action against John Hegel, who was the
surety on the bond given by Schaufele.
1t is asked that Schaufele be removed
as guardian and that the girls mother,
Mrs Bars. be appointed in his stead.
Judge C1eaveland will hear the mat
ter on July 25.
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case of Charles Leventhal was continued
to August 10.
Frank Sedow Of Judeon avenue was
fined 81 and costs of $S.SS for keeping an
unregistered dog
Judge Bishop dealt out the following
penalties to the Migrants gathered in
Tuesday: John Dunn, vagfancy, nolled;
drunkenness, $40 fine and costs Of $500.
James Donahue, vagrancy, judgment
suspended; drunkenness. 81 fine and
costs of $5.93 j. J. Rooney, vagrancy,
judgment suspended; drunkenness, 81
fine and costs of $685. and Patrick j.
kinsela, vagrancy, sixty days and
costs of 1913, on the charges Of drunken
ness, sixty days and costs of SILL. Kin
sella was let 60 Tuesday on promise to
take the pledge.
Frank McGarvey and Joseph Early
were each fined SIS and costs OF S5,22 on
charge of breach of the peace, which
occurred on May IS and was charged by
Frank Fenaro of Washington avenue.
The charge of violating the liquoi
law against Thomas Walpole and Paul
Beetz We're continued until July 25.
Henry Manahan, charged with gem
eral breach of the peace, was continued
until July %. Breach of the peace
charges against Thomas and Edward
McShara were continued until July 26
Charles M. Brooks was charged with
breach of the peace by his wife Gather
inc. Brooks has a long police record,
but as he has shown a tendency to re-
from the case was continued until Sep
tember 1 nisi.
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CITY cOIrRT CASES

| Elias Bristol was arraigned In the city
court yesterday charged with assault
with intent to murder Attorney Fowler
entered demurrer which was overrul-
ed Then Bristol refused to plead and
| Attorney Matheweon entered a plea of
| not guilty Judge Bishop bound Bristol
over to the superior court under "a 900
bonds. The former bond was $1,000
Thomas Barry was sent to Jail for
thirty days, fined $25 and costs of s14 06.
on a charge of breach of the peace
against Daniel Mccarthy. On a charge
of drunkenness he was fined So and
costs of 81. Mccarthy was fined Sl5
and costs of $1l56. The trouble occur
red in a saloon on Oak street two weeks
ago
The trial of Thomas Corcoran Charles
Leventhal, James Tevlin, Thomas Ma
nan, William j. Alwyn and John Maher
for conspiracy to defraud James A.
O'Keefe, the Ninth ward saloonkeeper
out of $500, a stake he placed Oh the
outcome of pool game, was partially
tried James j. Culinan, who was also
arrested as party to the fraud, was
not In court when the case was called
and Mrs. Mary A. White of ED
street, who became surety for him on a
bond Of $500, sought TO have him arr
rested on bail piece. 1t was reported
that Cullinan was at Savin Rock Mon
day and had met with an accident, and
that prevented him from being present
yesterday. Mrs. White had learned
about the probability of Cullinan's
skipping his bond, and steps were taken
at that time to cause him to be sur
rendered at police headquarters. Guilt
nan made the bet with O'Keefe, which
City Attorney Webb says was in pur-
suance of the fraud.
Lawyer Harry w. Asher appeared for
the accused. All pleaded not guilty.
Walter j. Alwyn was fined 500 and
costs. John Maher was dicharged, as
was also Thomas Corcoran, and the
cases against Tevlin was nolled The
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the fatal order to fire to come from
the lips Of the second, the unexpected
order to carry arms. present arms,
and, finally, shoulder arms and march
came rolling out of the mouth Of Lieut..
Ridgely with deadly earnestness. Both
duelists obeyed without a murmur, and
did not stop marching until they
reached the tent Of Lieut.. Ridgely,
where he halted them. Then he gave
them lecture and told them that the
fact that they had stood unmoved be-
fore each others guns waiting for the
word to fire was sufficient evidence, to
his mind, that both were gallant gen
tlemen and good officers, and their
wounded honors had been thereby suf-
flciently appeased, and he. declared
there was no necessity for any further
proceedings of warlike nature. Then
he made them shake hands and both
officers from that day became fast
friends.
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ers and the journeymen plumbers this
evening. There is nothing new in the
situation. both sides agreeing to await
the action of the conference
Since about twenty years ago the New
York, New Haven and Hartford road
has increased the number of its shares
from $4,000 to above 100000 shares, but
the number Of shareholders has in the
same time little more than doubled,
while the average individual holding has
increased from about forty-seven shares
to over sixty-two.
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OTHER COURT NEWS.

Foreclosure proceedings have been
completed by Abraham and Frank ia
cobson on mortgage for $1,000 and a
note for 1900 held against Morris Dia-
mond. and his property at the corner Of
Davenport avenue and Broad street has
been foreclosed.
Judge Cleaveland has appointed
Charles G.. Morris administrator of the
estate of Irene Hayes Opperthauser in
bonds of $1,000. James II. Gallagher and
Charles A. Baldwin were appointed ap-
praisers.
Constable Siebert has attached a lot
on Franklin street, owned by Josephine
Brennan in a suit for $50 brought by
Amy f. Bartlett Of the town of Guilford