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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Resolutions Passed Instructing Mem
bers.
THE COMMITTEE CONDEMNED.
Chairman Curtis Refuses to Allow Mr..
Julian Bryant 70 Speak. but He
and Mr.. Meredith Are Both
Finally Heard Many
Advocates for the
Traction Company

There was a hot time in Marshall Ward
last night.
mass-meeting was held at Corcoran
Hall for the purpose Of discussing the street
car situation and to pass resolutions IN
structing the members of the City Council
from that ward how to cast their votes
at the meeting Of that body tonight. 1t
locked at one time as if there would pe
trouble and that the meeting would break
up in a general row, but oil was poured on
the troubled waters
Captain John A. Curtis, in his capacity
as chairman. made some rulings to which
there was vigorous objection, and a hot
wrangle ensued, in which the advocates
OF both companies were clamorins on all
sides for recognition, and pandemonium
reicnei throughout the large hall, which
was crowded.
After a number of speeches, all OF which,
save two, were favorable to the Traction
Company, the meeting passed resolutions
-crticising the Street Committee tor its
recent action in refusing to allow the
Traction Company to operate its cars on
Main Street and instructing the members
from Marshall Ward to vote against the
recommendation OF the Committee On
Streets at the Council meeting tonight.
The last speecn in favor of the resolu-
= LlOnS, just pFlOT lllclI duOpttol was q
warm one, and was delivered by Captain
Curtis from the chair.
WHERE THE FUN STARTED.
Captain John A Curtis called the meet
ing to order and was unanimously chosen
permanent chairman. Mr.. w. NJ Bickers
was elected secretary. Captain Curtis
read the IS Ii and stated that paid counsel
for neither OF the street car companies
would be allowed to speak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Agreement Stands Very Poor Chance
of Proving Acceptable.
EXCESSIVE INDEMNITY ASKED.
United States Governments May Make
Active Efforts to Have the De-
mands Moderated, and There
Are Indications That it
Will Have Powerful
Support.
fBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The State De-
partnent has been informed Of the agree
ment, or understanding, or preliminary
treaty lit is not possible now to learn in
lust what form the matter stands,
reached by the foreign ministers at fehil.
It is not regarded as proper to give out
for publication at this time any detailed
information respecting the agreement.
It may be stated, however, that the
agreement stands q very poor chance OF
receiving the sanction Of all the Powers
represented in the Pekin conference, un-
less some material amendments are per-
mitted. Just what the obJectlonaple lea-
lures are can be only surmised, in view
of the adverse decision Of the authorities
respecting publication. But, accepting as
accurate the decision from Pekir that the
basis of the agreement is to be found In
the French note, it IS easy TO perceive
that there are no less than two points
which, if concluded in their original shape,
would not meet with the unqualllied ap-
proyal of our own Government.
THE TAKU FORTS.
For instance. the President expressly re-
served his opinion IS to the proposition
that the Taku forts be dismantled: he also
withheld his approval Of the French propo-
sition that there be a permanent military
occupation at two or three points on the
road between Tien Tsin and Pekin.
Unless the ministers at Pekin have made
very substantial change in the require
ments of the French note, therefore, 1t
may be predicted that our Government
will feel obliged to seek to make some
alterations in the arrangement before it
gives its adherence. There is some reason
to believe that the indemnity proposition
had taken such an excessive form as to
make it Impossible for the Chinese Gov
ernment to NEE the demand. and this
fact. taken in connection with the unrea-
sonable demands Of some Of the Powers
respecting punishments. may require our
Government to make active efforts to have
the demands moderated.
There are indications, too. that in these
efforts our Government is to receive the
support of one OF the most powerful Of
the Governments represented at the Pekin
conference and one which generally has
been supposed of late to have favored an
extreme nOSifiOn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
is DENIED AS
WILD RUMOR
Reports Of Horrible Disaster Near
Hinton Place Death List at
Two Hundred.
1pr Associate1 rress.l

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Nov. PA spec
ial to the Commercial Tribune from
Charleston, ". Va, says:
..It IS reported here that 4 Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway train went through the
Greanf,,r River bridge which had been
damaged by the prevailing floods. II Is
supposed that there were about $50 people
on tbe train. and that all were lost. All
wires are down at and near the crossing
OF this river, and it is impossible to get
anv sort of confirmation of the disaster
Even the railway officials are unable TO
secur. communication with points on
either side OF the river
Many messages have been sent by those
who had friends on that road to-day, as
it was not known what train, if amy, went
through the bridge but no response to any
messages have been received and they are
accented only subject to delay. Charles B.
Ryan, assistant general passenger agent
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, is
here tonight, and he dscredits the story
entirely
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27

coats. These were shown her and she
tried on one OF the handsomest of the lot.
She then turned to look at some other arr
ticles, and shortly afterward started out
OF the store.
called and informed that She had neither
paid for the coat nor requested that it be
charged.
At first the woman seemed puzzled. then,
casting her eyes down at the garment, she
remarked:
"oh, I declare, quite forgot. I made
a mistake. do not want the coat.
She removed it and 1t was placed in its.
former place in the cloak department. The
LADY went her way, but seemed much
confused over the incident.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
The Storm a1.Tarl;nro.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
TARBOEO, Is. c., Nov. 26---One Of the
most destructive wind and rain storms
passed over this place last night at u
o'clock Roystier's guano factory was
unroofeG. one end OF the Central tobacco
warehouse was blown out. Husseys
coach shop and Carlile.s furniture shop
were badly damaged.
The smokestncks OF Barnhiii's lumber
mill and Silac.selford's knitting mill were
blown down Several small houses We're
badly wrecked
The country people report many stables
and ein-houses totally wrecked.
Fortunately about all the cotton haz
been gathered, 50 there is but little dam
age to the crops. We are making a much
better cotton crop IN this section thun
was expected. The Increased price puts
the farmers in the beet condition for years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
A HARD BLOW
AND HIGH WATER.
A Terrible Storm Sweeps
Over Virginia.
TUNNEL WAS BLOCKED
Chesapeake and Ohio Suffers From
the Storm.
DESTRUCTION AT WEST POINT.
Roof Blown OFT the Male Academy
and Buildings Dcmo,ished-The
Telegraph Service Suffers.
The Storm Also Pre-
vailed III North
Carolina.
Chesapeake and Ohio Suffers From
DESTRUCTION AT WEST POINT.
fs,oc,al Dizratch to The Times.)

IYNCHBURG, VA, Nov. Ga Dig
landslide occurred some time last night or
early this morning on the main me ol ehe
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, near Ale
ghany tunnel, and from present reports
the road will not be open for traffic until
tomorrow or Wednesday. The agent here
was notified to-day not to sell tickets for
points west of Clifton Forge until We'd
nesday.
The slide was discovered il time to pre-
vent any accident to trains. The river
has been rising all of to-day, and 1t was
feared that the Chesapeake and Ohio train
that left here this afternoon would not De
able to get through to Clifton Forge on
account Of high water. The river tonight
is fifteen feet about low water, and Is
still rising.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
BIG DEFALCATION,
seabnard iirL Lime ~Clerle-s4aspested ON
Charge of Pcculation.
{By Associated Press Z,

NEW YORK, Nov. 2G.-Word was re-
ceiNed at police headquarters to-day to
the effect that a clerk of the Sea board Air
Line had been arrested at Fernandiua,
Fla. for peculation of a very large sum
OF money from that line. The clerks
name was not given.
1t is said that the money taken by the
clerk was lost through speculation with
the firm of Chester. B. Lawrence, Jr., &
Company, which failed last week. The
amount taken was reported to be SIC 600.
AT the city office Of the Seaboard All. Line
here it was said that no one there had
heard Of this arrest. They were certain
that no one in the New York city depart
ment had run away or been caught
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
GOULD TRUSTEES RESTRAINED.
London Creditor of Castellanes Brings
Injuuct;on Suit.
(By Associated Press. }

tby ASSociateu
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Samuel Inter
myer applied to and obtained to-day from
Justice Fitzgerald, sitting in the Supreme
Court, an injunction order returuable on
Monday next, against the Count and Coun-
tess Castelai1fe and The wsit of the late
Jay Gould, restraining item from paying
to Anna Gould Countess de Casteitane)
nny part of the estate in the hands of
the trustees until the further direction OF
the court.
The plaintiff in the suit is Anton ]. Ditt-
mar, who sues as assignee of Archer
Worthe.mer. London bric-a-brac dealer.
The complaint. which is long printed
document. contains copies of drafts drawn
by Wortheimer and accepted in writing
by the Count and Countess de Casteiiaf,e
amounting to upwards of s3so00o. of which
s2S5,oN0 and upwards are past due.
It is alleged that Anna Gould has SlS,-
OOoG90 held in trust for her by her brothers
and sister. and that her income is about
100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
FITZ LEE IN WASHINGTON.
Received Final Instructions Before
I4cavin- for the West.
(By Associated Press.3

WASHINGTON, Nov 2s.-GeneraI Fitz-
hugh Lee, who recently was relieved from
duty as commander OF the Division oil
Havana and Santa Cara and ordered tc
take command of the Department OF the
Missouri. relieving General Merriam was
at the war Department to-day receiving
his final instructions. He VIII proceed to
the Headquarters Of the Department OF 1as
Missouri at Omaha within few days TO
assume his new duties.
General Merriam will retain his posi-.
ton as commander of the Department OF
the Colorado. with headquarters at Den
yer.
the President and discussed Cuban affairs
with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
DEFAUL TING RAILROAD CLERK.
Manager st. John Says They Are Iu-
eating the Matter.

NORFOLK, VA, November 26.-vice-
President and General Manager of the
Seaboard Air Line Everett ST. John to-
night refused to make. for publication, any
statement regarding the story that clerk
of the Seaboard. at Fernandina, who has
been arrested, is a defaulter to the ex-
tent of fifty thousand dollars Mr.. st.
John said: 81 can only say that we are
investigating the matter; to say more
might defeat the ends Of JUSTICE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
CORNER ON CORN.
The Cereal Higher Than it Has Been
Since 1894.
fRr Associated press,)

Since 1888.
(By Associated Press)
CHICAGO. Nov. 26.-Corn for November
delivery sold to-day on the Board OF Trade
at so cents per bushel-the highest price
since 1884, when, owing to a protracted
drought, tie market advanced close to
the sixty cent mark. Since that time the
coarse cereal has sold almost down to 20
cents per bushel.
That there are vast quantities Of corn
in the country is well known, but George
H Phillips to-day apparently showed that
he has effected the most perfect corner"
in the recent history Of the board. Prac-#
tically no contract corn. is coming to
market.
Phillips did little to advance the market
to-day. It advanced on the efforts Of shorts
to cover. When fifty cents was bid
Philips sold 100000 bushels or SO. and check
ed the advance. The market opened one
cent higher than Saturday at 49, rose to
30 and closed at 49, a net gain of cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
IMPOSSIBLE TO CONVICT.
Sheriff of Lincoln County Iscplics to
District Attorney.
(Ey Associated Press.)

DENVER, COL, Nov. 2G.-The Rocky
Mountain News to-day prints the reply
of Sheriff Freeman. of Lincoln county. to
the letter OF District Attorney McAliister,
of Colorado Springs. concerning the prose-
cution of the persons who lynched Pres
ton Porter at Limon, Col, recently.
After alleging that he was influenced
into taking Porter from Denver to Limon
by the assurance of leading citizens OF LIN
coin that he would be unmolested, Sheriff
Freeman declares that 1t would be lmpos-
sible to get jury in Lincoln or any adj
joining county that would convict any one
charged with participation in the burning
of Porter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
SUMMARY OF T0-DAY's NEWS

Local.
-lRun,orets wreck Is denied by Chssa-
peake and Ohio officials.
-Ho. meeting in Marshall Ward.
Street car question IN Council to-
night
Tragedy enacted in Virginia Hospital.
Police officer assaulted.
Richmond caught in the storm.
Police make important arrest.
Srnte.
University students burn the Mayor OF
Charlottesville in efftgy.
The storm sweeps over Hampton
Roads. West Point and elsewhere. doing
damage
err part OF the State.
Il marine at Norfolk fires on harmless
people.
mother and then kills himself.
Gener l.
&C. and o. passenger train. with two
hundred souls aboard. reported to have
plunged into Greenbrier River near Hin
ton w. Va.
Price Of corn goes higher than for
Tornado does much damage in Geor-
Streams out OF banks in various
Bryan to speak In Chicago on Jackson
Day.
Foretsn-
--czar's condition distinctly improved
Agreement reached by Ministers In
Pekin probably based on French note.
Indemnity demanded from China Is. at
the lowest computation. placed at ECO.
German Dag floats over Grea. Wall OF
-Esing OF natives IN Province Of 1sit
tsh East Africa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
THE LADY AND THE COAT. !.

Observation-Disclosures Causes Emba,-5
sassmcnr in nrpad Street Store.
There was a most embarrassing scene in
afternoon when the wife OF prominent
citizen started 10 walk out OF the place
With handsome cost for which she had
not paid. Tho lady had entered the cloak
department cf ths establishments and
Aats1 . - shown acme os ths latest stylsg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
FOUR THOUSAND
ON THE WAR PATH.
The Domalis Have Risen in JubuIand
Province of British East
Africa
Africa.
{By Associated Prcss.)

ZANZIBAR. November 26.-The Domalis
have risen in Jubuland, province of
British East Africa. About four thousand
well armed men are on the war path. Sub
Commissioner Jenner, who has been on a
toar inland with a small force, is said to
have been attacked. His position is grave.
1t is doubtful whether he will be able to
return safely to the seaport, Kismay.
Keinforcements from NIambaza have been
sent 10 1Sis1nay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
MAY WIN HIS CASE.
The Umpire Allows His Claim OF.
si40, 900. -
(Hy Associated Press

(Hy Associated Press
81 WASHINGTON sII Nov. ee6.-It is unofH-
ciaily but reliably reported to the State
Department that Mr.. Jenner, the British
umpire In the arbitration OF the case Of
Robert H. May. an American citizen
against the Government OF Guatemala
has rendered judgment in favor OF the
claimant TO the amount Of sl4o. 900, ,Ameri-
can gold.
= : = tot z
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
vii. Succeed fiichbocn.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The President
has decided to appoint Francis T. Bowies.
naval constructor in charge of the New
York Navy-Tard. chief of the Bureau OF
Construction ard Repair OF the EHvy De-
sartnent upon the retirement from active
service next March OF Rear-Ad-1iral Philip
Hichborn, the present incumbent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
THE GERMAN FLAG.
It Now Flies to Eastern Breeze on
Great Wall OF China.
(By Associated Press.)

BERLIN, Nov. pa dispatch received
here from Field Marshal Count Won Wal
dersee. dated November oath. says Colonel
Mlehlenfel's expedition has hoisted the
German flag over the great wall, which
was reached November 22d by way Of
Hey-he-ling- -cheng after a difficult noun
tain march.
The dispatch adds that the French have
had a severe fight with Boxers thirty
kilometers south of Pao Ting Flu.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Another Vci sionF

PARFNERSBUiRG, w. VA, Nov. 26-The
passenger tram reported wrecked on the
Chesapeake and Ohio is said to be west
bound, consisting OF seven passenger
coaches. baggage. express and mail cars.
1t isg said that among the passengers were
Ex-Governor NIcCorlzlc, State Auditor
Elect Sherill and State Senator Alexander
ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
VIII Swear to Their Statements.

w tkos1JrIutpu ETtS9-
NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-aIayor Van Wyck
received a letter from Bishop Potter to-
day saying that the statements made by
the Rev Messrs. Paddock and George re-
sardtng insulting language used to them
by certain police officials would be sworn
to and forwarded to the Mayor. These
statements were requested by the Police
Board several days ago. presumably for
use in connection with the trials of In
spector Cross ard Captain Herllhy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
RIVERS AND HARBORS
No H bearings viii Be Granted Save in

No Hearings Will Be Granted Save i'll
Special Cases.
(By Associated Press.)
= WASHINGTON, Nov. 26-The Rivers
and har,oors Committee of the House met
to-day and began. the preparation of its
appropriation bill. 1t was decided that nc
hearings will be granted except in special
cases. The impression among the mem
bers is that the estimate Of the engineers.
approved b, the Secretary of War Will be
closely followed IN making the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
SENATOR DAVIS SINKING.
pbysicians Admit That Death Is.
Cert ain.
fHY Associated Press. }

Iby <AssUGHhteu. = ssss.2
ST. PAUL, MINN.. Nov. 2s-It now
seems to be question of hours until
United States Senator Cushman r. Davis
passes away, the reports IRON ms bed
side this afternoon being that his strength
was slowly ebbing His physicians admit
that death is certain.
To-day he was noticeably weaker. and
as the day advanced the kness became
more pronoun He was unble to take
much nourishmcnt, j, and when not delir-
iops sank into q stupor. s.ss5Easss -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
FLOODS IN WEST VIRGINIA.
The Loss Estimatcsi at from $50, 1000
to- S65, 900.
fnr Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Press.)
GUYANDOTTE, w. VA, Nov. 2s.-Con-
t:nuous rains for The pas, As hours have
produced unprecedented Hoods in Guyan-
dotte Valley. The river and its tributaries
are overiiowing their banks and are bear
ing away quantities of cross ties, lumber
and other property. Some 5000 loss nave
gone cut, taking with them the falsewor6
of the two railroad bridges south of Bar
boursvilie. Loss estimated at $4,000 to
$4,000.
TIE tracks of the New Guyandotte Val
ley Railroad. just completed to Salt Rock,
d distance OF is miles. have been almost
ruined The river is rising above and still
more damage is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
WAR TAX BILL.
Former Speaker Reed Was a, Meeting
V3 NVtiIIsI NOs
(By Associated Press.

Of Committee.
(By Associated Prcss.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The sub-Com-
mittee on Ways and Means continued its
preparation Of the war revenue reduction
bill today. Former Speaker Reed was
present as a visitor.
The Democratic members thus far have
taken no action as to their programme
If the Republicans bring the bill into the
House with a rule preventing amend-
ments, it is probable the Democrats viii
prepare and offer substitute; otherwise
amendments viii be offered in committee
of the whole
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Jcnncr Murdered
(By Associated Press !

ltlI5 - ". '.5-1sVeI --11sSVeIssteti fTcss.
LONDON, November s6.-1t was officially
confirmed to-day that sn5-Co1nmissioner
Jenner was murdered about November
1St!.,9 durinsa night attack made on his
camp by professedly friendly natives.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
BRYAN TO SPEAK.
Will Probably Declare Himself on
Future of the Party.

CHICAGO. Nov. 2G.-Wllliam ]. Bryan
has given assurances that he will be
present at the Jackson Day banquet TO
h, held in this city January Sth- 1t Is
thought that or this occas on Mr.. Bryan
will declare himself on the future OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
IMMENSE DAMAGE.
Rivers Out OF Their Hanks ard Inun-
dating the Valleys.
fEy Associated Press ]

fBy Associated Prass.l
MIDDLESBORO. KY, Nov. 26.-Cum-.
berian.3. Powell ana Clinch Rivers have
overflowed their banks. doing immense
damage to farmers. The lower portion of
powell, Valley is inundated. and those.
living aions its banks have been COM
sneiled to- move to higher ground
Benjamin. Turner. Of Middlesbero. WIS
drowned in the flood while trying to
swim his horse across Yellow Creek.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27

Point last night. Considerable damage
was done to property. but there was no.
loss of life
II B. bolivar, large farmer and stock
raiser l.s.- his house and barn blown
down. and many head OF stock killed
The scnool-house in the village was
blown down.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
STANDARD GIL co. ABROAD.
Has Monopoly OF Oil Wells in Rou
niitniu.
IRr Associated Prcss.
(By Associated Press.J

LONDON. Nov. 2j.-',The Standard OIL
Company" says the Bucharest correspon-
dent OF the Daily Express. has obtained
concessions for mining and erecting pipe
lines on all the Government tracts, as well
rs almost q monopoly n sinking oil wells
in Rgumania. The price of the concession
Tas tlN1.1GQ.H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Denied ut Hinton.
Try Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Nov 26-The Post has
received a message from the railway tele-
graph operator at Hinton. saving that there
is no foundation for the story Of a wreck
on the CHESAPEAKE and Ohio near that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
sc,n.,,dac.nilv D.nfed.
{By Associated Press,

fByz Associated Press
BERLIN, Nov. % The National Ze.tuns
to iay semi-offc ally denies that Germany
ts seeking 10 acquire the Island OF Curacao.
Dutch West Indies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Sailed After Lord I,oherts.

tEr Associated Press
CAPE tt,e TOWN, NOV. ssss.-The British
steamer Canada, Captain Maddox. sailed
to-day for DURHAM presumably to en-
bark Lord Roberts.