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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
ATLANTIC CITY KARD.

y large congregation attended The
services at Central Avenue Baptist
church last night and the meeting was
Il most profitable one. Rev. T.. E. Dud
ley preached one of his best sermons
and there were several conversions. 4
large choir conducts the singing. which
aces .S'I,,. m ,, to the meetings. The pastor
thinks the prospects are bright for the
greatest revival he has ever had.
The Joint services of the Epwor.h
League and congregation ut I.eKies
Memorial Church last night were fun
Of soiritual power ard evidenced the
fact that the church is moving on n
higher plane Of Christian life.
The work Of improving Front street
WAS resumed yesterday
Residents on Hamilton avenue arc
putting new pavements in front OF their
homes.
Rev. a. c. Brown. d. D., Presiding
Elder. will hold his second quarterly
conference with LeKies Memorial N
r. Church at O'Clock Tomorrow
night 1t will be public meeting and
all the members Of the church are re-
quested 10 attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
is THE MAGGIE IoRY LOST
RUMORED FOUNDERING WITH
ALL ABOARD IN ALBEMARLE
SOUND.

Information reached the Berkeley cor
respondent of the Virginian- yes
'terday. too late for confirmation or
negalving, that the tug Maggie ].
Jory. belonging to L. Il. Freeman &
co. Gumber company. of this city.
had foundered in heavy sea in Abe
marie Sound. the accident occurring
sometime Tuesday. The rumor is TO
the effect that the tug carried down all
on board which would seem to irdicnte
chat the accident must have occurred
at night. or else been SO sudGen-lilte
the founderinE of the Bowen-as TO
have given no nrcmo0itury warnins-
ana so no chance Of escape. Il is to be-
hoped that the JOry Win be heard from
as all right. as many are greatly dis
iressed at the terrible rumor. The mas
ter Ca2taiA Thomas Mills. Is a resi-
dent OF Eevlley, Il member OF Tldavatsr
Council no. 3d. Ir O. U. A. NJ. anL
most OF the crew are from this section
Up to 4 late nour last night nothing
further had heen heard concornine. the
news. The Nasgie j. Jory is n small
tug rlying bo-ween Norfolk ana No~th
carolina and largely engaged in low
ing RATS. OF lumber. Authentic news
Wl!l ue anNioUsly awaited
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
MR.. WILSON'S Frn,.rcs> .c.yc,,.

Some days ago the Virginian PHO.
published an account of the mysterious
disappearance of MIR. John Z. Wilson. a
farmer residing at Matoaca. Chester
held county. His son. Mr.. John NJ. VIII
son. who resides at No. III Windsor
avenue. Brambfcton. was seen by n re-
porter of this paper last night and was
informed that he had heard nothing We;
OF the whereabouts of his father. al
1hough he spent Sunday, Monday ana
him. and had given up all hope OF ever
nndinE him alive. He believes that his
father has been foully dealt with. and
ms body buried by his murderer. Young
Nh wilson, who conducts bakery on
me corner of Brambleton and Windsor
the family of the missing man.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
WITH THE RACE HORSE.
VISIT TO THE TROTTERs AT THE
FAIR GROUNDS

-Niis NIlN1i ~ ID
Out at the fair grounds there are
quite a, number of horses being worked
and gotten in condition for summer
campaigning. In the training stables of
Mr.. Colin Steele there are between thir-
ty and forty light harness racers ana
while some of these are taking their
first lessons others are old war horses
who have faced the starter in many
hard fought battles and succeeded in
landing part of the purse for his own
err Some Of these horses will, OF course,
be in the spring races here, and will also
go through the circuit.
Possibly the best horse in the stable
Is Clardon, b. s., 2:2lA by c. T.. Clay.
dam Springtime. Clandon is q. game
race horse and is as anxious to win as
his owner. lie has been very success
iul FOR the past two years.
Another money winner lis Nominee.
b. q, 2:15M, by Rescue. Nominee Is a
converted PAGER. and is owned by Mr..
Brownfi of Washington. Mr.. Steele SAYS
that the horse that beats Nominee in
MS class; has got to be IL good one.
Wonder, Il b.r g., 2:26M. by Illinois
Chief, is taking his work nicely, and
promises to be in good shape for sum
mcr campaigning. lie is owned in North
Carolina and will possibly be entered
IN the spring races also. Trim. blk g..
2:.sii IS in excellent condition, ana Mr..
Steele Is expecting wonderful things OF
him in his class. lie belongs to Mr..
Hunting, OF Portsmouth.
LA G.. =. m, 2:22H. PAGER, IS round
Ing up nicely. and will be in the spring
meeting. She will have to go in the 2:i9
class, but is likely not To be behind
the money. This mare is owned in in
Washington. ID. c., as is also j. r. X.
hr. s.. by Director. and Ada Weeks.
5. III.
Among the green horses are Edith
i'nNilc. blk. M, owned by Mr.. Myers.
Oh Newport News, who IS attracting at
LeAtion with her even. steady gait.
Maggie Starr. h. m, Bourbon Baron, b.
m. by Baron Wilkes Alley, ch. C.. bv
Albino. ycarlin~s. II is said this colt
VIII be able 10 hold his own anywhere
i'm the ycarling class
Miss Chidress b. M. by Muscovite.
I'm. dam by Archy Malloy. he by Pa.
MalloE. son of the great Lexington. IS
working splendidly. and Mr.. Steele is
expecting great things of her. She IS
owned by Mr.. r.. Worthy Smith. of this
city. and is one of the handsomest
horses I'm the stable Mr.. steele viii
nave her after the money in the races
next month.
Dot. b. s.. owned by Mr.. Ross Evans.
Of Portsmouth, is showing uD splen-
dtdly Sylvan. g. m. by Baron Paeev. is
also giving evidence of race qualities.
Little Stakes. b. e.. by Great stakes
owned by Mr. r. Cromwell, Of thjs
city. is one of the hest prospects Mr.
Steele has ever handled
Mr.. Steele also has others In hie st1,
bic and after the races next month will
start out on the circuit with the Iorr
est string Of racers that ever left tbis
section under one management. He vii,
be entered in every race of tn snrinr
meeting.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
"ssy Low WEALTHY ~ nA.cxns

Low vitality. bad blood and shattered
nerves arc the cause OF a majority Of
diseases that affect mankind. Nervous
exhaustion in both men and women IS
the evil Of the age. and tax the skill
of the greatest medical specialists Or
binary practitioners make no serious
pretence to the successful treatment of
such cases. DIR. Greene. the leading
specialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, invites free consultation in all
cases of chronic ana lingering COM
plants. Dr. Greene is especially de-
sirous of being consulted in cases that
others have failed to cure. His office
is 80 West 14th s., New York City.
ana he makes no charge for consuIta-
ton and advice. II it is not convenient
to call write DR.. Greene a letter de-
scribinS your symptoms. and you will
receive a prompt and satisfactory re-
ply.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

So much interest is manifested in the
production of this most entertaining.
mirth-provokins; opera that we predict
IN advance standing room only" ana
We expect our Pilgrim Daughters and
Sons" grouped together like punches
OF May flower buds" and 'povchance
to appeal TO sight and sound as never
yet hath greeted eye or ear. as tho
parts are all VOL Sustained show.
good training The lady managers Of
the Girls Home. under whose auspices
this opera is given, ask for a liberal
patronage from our charitabiy inclined
citl"ens' ana promise an evening of
rare amusement and pleasure to those
who attend. Tickets are now on sale
at Gatling's. Aifriend's, Vickery's and
Holmes, and may be exchanged for re-
served seats at Academy of Music sat
urday Sth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

supreme Court oil Appeals OIL NrSinla,
February ., 1899.
CAPITAL EMPLOYED BY MER-
CHANTS IN THEIR BUSINESS IS
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
EITHER BY THE STATE OR
COUNTY.
This was an appeal from the decree
of the Circuit Court of Montgomery
county. The facts sufficiently appear
from the opinion of the court. The
court says:
The question presented by this rec
ord is, as to the power of the Board of
Supervisors of Montgomery county to
assess for taxation for county, school
and district purposes the capital of II
merchant in his mercantile business
1t is conceded that, for county pur-
poses the Supervisors can only levy
taxes upon such property as is assess
ed with State taxes within the county;
that they cannot look beyond the sub
Jects OF taxation provided by the Leg
lslature, as 1t is the province of that
body alone to provide whu11,- f1ow.-ar1t
Tor what purposes II tax shall be laid.
ana to provide the subjects of taxa
tion. Ihe real question. then, to be de-
termlned Is, does the State assess with
taxes the capital employed by Il mer-
chant in his business. The act pro-
viding for the assessment of taxes saws:
Every merchant shall pay n license
tax for the privilege of tranactinc bus
iness In this State and then nro
Yides that the sums imposed under and
by virtue of this section shall be i'm lieu
or all taxes, for State purposes. on The
capital actually employed by said mer
chant or mercantile firm in said bus
mess. 1t seems perfectly clear from
tne language quoted that the Lecisla-
lure has not only failed to declare that
the capital employed by merchants in
thcir business shall be assessed for fax
htion. but has expressly said that #
shnii not be so assessed, by declaring
that the license required shall be in
Heu or all taxes for State purposes. on
the capital actually employed by said
merchant or mercantile firm In said
business"
The legislature has made no provision
authorizing counties to assess for tov-
htioh the capital employed by mer-
chants In their business: on the CON
trary 1t has expressly refraired from,
taxing said capital for State purnnses
ana this determines the right of .ho
county TO do So
The policy OF the state. I'm the m,t
Ter OF taxation subject to the funda
mental law, rests with her representa-
tives. II wrong is done the counties Nv
allowing the capital employed hy MGR
chants in business TO escape taxation
the remedy is with the legislature. end
not In the courts. Affirmed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
POWELL V. DAWSON.

supreme Court of Appeals, West Va.
January 10. 1899
"A CHARTER WILL NOT BE GRANT
ED TO PERSONS FOR THE PVIR-
POSE OF AIDING IN THE SUP
PORT OF BAPTIST MINISTER'S
AND BUILDING CHURCHES IN
WEST VIRGINIA, BECAUSE SUCH
A CHARTER WOULD BE IN Eff
FEET INCORPORATING THE
CHURCH TIE PARTIES TyFPFF-
SENT. WHICH IS CONTRARY TO
THE STATUTES OF WEST VIR-
GINA.
This was an application by Powell
nnd others for mandamus against the
Secretary Of State of West Virginia to
compel him to issue a charter
The facts sufficiently appear from the
opinion of the court
The court says:
me question presented by this record
rs whether the secretary of state was
warranted in refusing the certificate of
incorporation applied for bv the neti-
TONERS. Can we sanction his action un-
der section AZ of article 6. which pro-
Vides That mo charter of incorporation
Snail he granted to any such church OF.
religious denomination" or under soc
tion " OF chapter 81 of the Code. which
prov ,cs that "this chapter shall MOI
be construed to authorize the innornore
ntion of any church or RELIGIOUS demon,
ination. The proposed cornor
Htion was to be known as the "Rantist
Missionary Society of West Virginia .
Its objects. rs set forth in the agree
ment. was to promote religion nv o;dino
TN support Of Baptist ministers engaged
in preaching the gospel. and by aidine,
In the erection of houses of Uorsrin
etc, and by collecting and disbursjn,r
FUNDS for these purposes Now. can We
regard this in any other light than an
attempt on the part Of the J2nn,iet
Church to do indirectly through othnrs
what the constitution and law express
1y inhibits?- There IS no nurncsn o.
pressed in this agreement which con hn
regarded otherwise than one of the
prime objects OF the Baptist Church
The first purpose is to promote religion
by aiding in the support of Baptist
ministers engaged in preaching the
gospel. That this is one Of the main oh
aects Of the Baptist Church and in fact
any other church. with respect 10 its
mlnis ,ers. needs no argument to- sus-
tam it The church must have ministers.
or IT cannot prosper. The next purpose
IS to nid In the erection of houses of
worship in missionary fields: and II is
at once conceded that any denomina-
ton must have houses Of Worship where
ITS members may assemble and hear the
gospel proclaimed; otherwise. its work
languishes and it's success is defeated.
The last object mentioned In said ? gree
ment and Derhaps not the least. has
for It's purpose collecting and disburs-
ing funds for these purposes, and then
the agreement expresses the general
purpose of promoting religion.
The law under which this controversy
arises descended to us from the State
OF Vir- inia. In the constitution OF that
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
Achsckrn Thief shot.

Mr. robert Cornicl5. who lives on
Park avenue, it is said fired two loads
of bucllshot at chicken thief last
night. Some of the shot were reported
to have reached the mark. but not
enough 10 stop the thief, who ran like
n quarter horse
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
The l.o..ccmcn arc Grn.er,,,

The patrolmen of the Norfolk Police
force yesterday afternoon passed res
olution of thanks TO the Select and
Common Councils for increasing their
pay per diem from $2I2lA to s.. 80. Tho
men are very grateful and promise re-
newed diligence and fidelity in the dis
charge OF their respective duties.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

AS the season OF the wear whom nno,-
monia, la grippe. sore throat, coughs.
colds. catarrh. bronchitis and lung trou
bies arc to be guarded against. nothing
is fine substitute" will answer The
purpose. or Is Just as good" as One
infallible remedy for all lung throat or
bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously
npon having 1t If Something else" is
offered you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
vssitcd,hc Ronrh orrrn:c.

The following strangers visited the
Beard of Trade yesterday: w w.
DOYLE and Geo. II. Gilmer. Lynchburg:
s. Marcus, New York; +. +. Lamb and
j. 5. Cartwright. Elizabeth City, n /.
G; +. +. Goodman and r. A. Dunlap,
Richmond; w. a. Wagner, Boston.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

Not one child dies where ten formerly
died from Group. People have learned
the value OF one Minute Cough Cure
and use it for severe lung and throat
troubles. II Immediately stops g Ugh
rg. Il never fails. Burrow- Martin
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

Tho largest and finest corps OF work
mon in the South produce the gar
mcnts that bear our label.
RUDOLPH g. WALLACE
1913 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

See DR.. Week about your eyes. Ex.
animation free. 30 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
COURT DECISIONS.
Notes of Cases Recently Decided,
Which are Of Interest to
Our People.
DIGESTED BY W. B. MAR TIN,
Exclusively for Virginian- Pilot)

SUPERVISORS MONTGOMERY
COUNTY V. TALLANT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY

w. II. Crane and his excellent COM
pany closed very successful engage
ment of TWO performances at the Acad-
envy OF Music last night, presenting his
latest comedy. THE Head of the
House" The performance was greet
ed with genuine enthusiasm, repeated
curtain calls and 4 happy little talk by
Mr.. Crane before the curtain, being In
evidence of the approval of the audi
ence. The Head OF the Family" is
properly society drama. 1t contains
considerable good coinedy. but the So
ciai features predominant. and ali the
PASSIONS of the human heipg ind Il
place in TINS chapter in the life of the
Holden family.
Music lovers will mis-, rare treat this
evening if they fail To hear Madame
S'aichi and her company in concert
ana grand opera. This Will he the final
entertainment OF the Lyceum Course.
and altogether one of the best attrac-
lions. Mime. Scalchi is too we'll known
TO require comment. The louisville
palers. in speaking Of her sDpearance
IN that city last week. refer i'm words
OF the highest compliment TO the rich
ness OF her voice and the case with
which it filled q groa; hall. Sicnor Al
berti. who stands next to the star In
Importance. is one of the finest bari
tones IN the world. The soprano of the
organization is Mile. Helene Noldi.
whose singing arouscs enthusiasm
wherever Ii is heard while the tenor is
SlSnor Canzio, OF Milan. Mr. Walter
y. F!ck IS the pianist and musical di-
rector, ana VIII give an exhibition of
his skill in the concert which Is to pre-
cede the TWO acts Of opera Non-mem-
oers OF the Lycerm who intend TO be
present should apply ut once 1T the
Academy of Music for tickets.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia,
February ., 1899.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

Ihe, schooner Marion Rockhul. Can
tain Cramer. in coming up the harbor
yesterday morning. narrowly avertel n
collision in the channel off Sewalrs
Point and to escape il ran ashore on
Craney Island flats. from which she
was pulled at high water by the tbs.
anna. ana towed to the city. The
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-06

Nearly every Bay tug in the harbor
pulled out with tow for Baltimore.
PhiladelN. a, or other Bay ports las:
night.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
NEW INDUSTRY.
Company Organized to Operate Graph
 ite Mines.

new industry which may mean much for Alabama is about to be opened up. A company has been organized to operate graphite mines in East Alabama, and, while nothing definite has been given out, it is the intention of the company to establish q factory in this city for the purpose of man. ufacturing graphite into pencils, lubricants and other products.
 The name of the company in the Stand ard Graphite Company" and articles of in corporation were filed for record in the pro- bate office yesterday. The incorporators of the company are A. A. Allen, Vassar l.. Allen and Frances M. Lowe, of Birming- ham; Hugh M Willett W. A. Bedding, c. F. Campbell, E. s. Tichenor and J. w. Ca banss, of Macon, Ga; Moses W. Allen, Of Lafayette, Ala; James R. Voorhees,, of Morrstown,' N. J.
 The purpose of the new company is to mine graphite and other minerals and to manufacture it's raw material into finished products. The capital stock of the com pany is placed at $3O,OOO, divided into 300 shares of the par value of 500 each. The principal office of the company will be in this city.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
RAISED NEW POINT
No Offence to Offer Witnesses Money to Leave

In the trial of Martin Clark a negro saloon keeper, yesterday, new point of law was raised.
 Clark was on trial for subornation, a witness having testified thhat he offered her $250 not to swear against him Tn a former case.
 After hearing the testimony and the ar- gument of the attorney for the defense, Clark was acquitted. Attorney Weaver raised the point that under the law of fense had been committed. This point was made so clear to Judge Feagin that he released the prisoner.
 If Clark had admitted that he offered the woman money not to testify against him he could not have been convicted.
 In the state of Alabama there is no law against anyone offering a witness money not to testify. He can also pay the wit ness expenses to leave the state at the time of the trial without violating the law. There is a law, however, against a per son procuring another to swear falsely. If Clark had offered to pay the woman to swear falsely he would have been guilty of subornation or perjury, but as he only requested her not to swear against him, under the law he was innocent.
 The section of the criminal code touch- ing this subject says, Any person who corruptly sWears or afirms falsely, or cor ruptly procures another to so swear or af- firm, in regard to any motter or thing, up- on oath or affirmation authorized by law, except on the trial of any person under trial for felony, must, on conviction, be imprisoned in the penitentiary for not less than two nor more than five years"
 There is a United States statute against keeping a witness away from court or pro- curing such witness not to swear agalnst a defendant but the above section is all the law the state of Alabama has on the subject.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21

priated $40 for paying the mems way back to the territory.
 It is matter of general interest that the Pratt local which is represented in the convention by twenty-eight votes, is the largest local in the country, having 1883 members. There are several in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other of the northern states. that have between 800 and 1000. but none of them are as large as Pratt.
 Settled in Walker County
 The miners and operators in Walker county seem to have settled the wage ques- tion for the coming year already. Henry B. Grady and T. c. Culverhouse, receivers of the Corona Coal and Coke company, have signed a contract with their miners allowing them TIE cents per ton on coal from July 1 for nine months, and 10 cents per ton during next April, May and June. The miners are now getting 70 cents per ton all the year round. General Manager Leake of the Virginia and Alabama Coal company sys that their employees will get a 12 or b per cent. raise on July [, and Wal ter Moore, of the Horse Creek Coal and Coke company, says that his company's men will probably get 5 cent advance on the first of next month.
The age-herald., 1899-06-21
RACES TONIGHT
The Australian Pursuit Race Will Be a
 Feature

The bicycle races which were postponed last week on account of rain will be run tonight on the Coliseum track.
 Besides the regulation races, Ped Hick- man, Joe Riddle and the Roberts brothers tandem team will run an Australian pur- suit race. This promises to be one of the most interesting contests ever witnessed by a Birmingham audience.
 The men start from different parts of the track and the one who first overtakes the other will be given first prize. Riddle and Hickman are the speediest riders in the city, while the Roberts brothers make a very swift tandem team.
 The audience will also have a chance to enjoy some unique specialties, such as foot races by small boys.
 The coliseum track is in excellent condi- tion and it is expected that some fast time will be made.
 Gamble, crack rider from Tennessee, will probably enter some of the races and the local racers will be on their metal.