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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
COURT OF APPEALS.

There were fourteen opinions handed
down in the Virginia Court OF Appeals,
in Richmond, yesterday. The most
important decision Of the court yester-
day will probably occasion the loss OF
thousands of dollars to the Common
wealth. The case is that of Tabb
against the Commonwealth in a mo-
ton for rehearing the Commonwealth
brought up from the Richmond courts,
the question at issue being whether the
estate of remaindermen is liable in their
hands for taxes assessed on property
which is held by life tenants. The case
on which the decision was rendered,
thus affecting the treasures Of the city
and Sta Q, involved the corner house
opposite Ford's Hotel, 10 Richmond,
an accumulation OF 81 900 State taxes
being held by the court pending the
OF sale should be paid to the owners or
whether the amount of taxes should be
deducted, The court held that the &C.
tire amount should be paid to the par
ty receiving the estate. II holds that
the remaindermea are not liable for
taxes assessed in the life time of the
tenant.
Other cases on which opinions were
handed down were these:
Virginia Development Company w..
Rich Patch Iron Company, Circuit
Court of Allegheny county; affirmed.
William Fl. Overhot vs. Old Dominion
Manufacturing Company, Circuit Court,
of Rockingham county; reversed.
KsvauauRh's administrator vs.. Kavan-
augb, Circuit Court of Rockingham
county; affirmed. Scott vs. Moore,
Chancery Court, city of Richmond; re.
versed. Chesapeake and 0lio Railway
Company vs.. Sparrow's administrator.
Circuit Court of Nelson county; re-
varsed. Andes Va. Roller, guardian,
Circuit Court OF Rockingham county;
reversed. Eastern Building and Loan
Association VS. Snyder, Circuit Court of
Allegheny county; reversed. Bever.
ages committee vs. BalstoD, Circuit
Court of Highland county, affirmed.
Virginia Hot Springs Company VS.
Fuckers administrator, Circuit Court
of Bath county; affirmed. Runkle
Va. Runkle, Circuit Court of
Augusta county; affirmed. Southern
Railway Company vs Mauzy, Circuit
Court Of Rockingham county, reversed.
Shoemaker Va. Bowman, receiver Circuit
Court OF Rockingham county; dismissed as
improvidently awarded by divided court.
Trustees OF Rsndolp h-Mscon Academy VS..
Bedford City; affirmed by divided conrt.
Seinman We. Vikers, Circuit Court of Wise
county appeal and supersedeas. Pullism w.
Tompkns, Circuit Court OF Montgomery
county appeal and supersedess. Hunter,
commissioner, ct al VS. Wood ct a., Circuit
Court Of Culpeper county appeal and super
sedess. Wilkinson VS.. Commonwealth, Cir.
Quit Court of Powhatsn county; writ OF error
refused. Smith ct al. vs. Miller ct al. petit
ton TO rehesr; petition to refused. Balm
vs. Kierner & Sons; argued by James W.
Gordon for appellees and John Pickrell for
appellant, and submitted. City of Richmond
VS.. Lesxer argued BY Ii. E. Pollard for ap-
! pellant and continued until today. Ball VS..
Engelking; dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Vessel Burned.

New York, Nov. 23.-The steamer
Uller, OF the United Fruit Company's
line, oame into port today from Port
Antonio, Jamaica, with a story Of a
burning ship at sea. On Tuesday
morning the officer on watch saw 10 the
distant horizon what he believed to be
rockets fred from ship in distress.
Later he saw that the ship was on fire.
The Uller made for the burning yes
sci and prepared boats and lines to
render assistance to the crew but when
she came alongside it was seen that the
vessel had been burned to the waters
edge and there were no signs of life
aboard. The urned ship was ap.
parently a wooden. sailing craft, proba
bly, q schooner, Undertaken. The
crew of the Uller scanned the ocean
with glasses hoping to find some trace
of the crew but they could see nothing.
The Uler then went on her way, leav-
Jog the burned wreck in a sinking
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
THE CHINESE TROUBLES

The Chinese situation is now regard.
ed as graver than ever before. This
Government is concerned over The eli.
dent intention of the European rovas
to bring about the partition of the En-.
pire. This they seem to be eudesyo-.
ing to accomplish by proposing terms Of
settlement with which it will be i'm.
possible for China to comply. Nirse
Conger appears to be is de.ircus az
his European colleagues OF ado ting an
extreme punishment programme. So
that this Government feels that 10 Ne
desire for speedy settlement il bee
not even the sympathy otis own dipc-
matte representative. Minister Con-.
ger has been instructed ret "a hyo.
impossible demands made ~ o,hg
powers. Should one or more Of lfs
powers fell to sign the agreement, be
whole peace scheme will fall through.
Pressure is being applied o. this
Government to other powers 10 bHlg
about reduction OF their fo.css 10
China. The desire OF the U0ited s.a,a
is caused not only by the probability
that The retirement Of troops viii il.
duce the Imperial court to relu5n 20
PekiD, but also because the b u Of ea.a
Government for indemnify wil he
smaller. According to the best iuior-
nation OF the State Depar ment esch
power proposes TO submit q demand o'
the expenses of its expedition TO Grl
while in China. The longer the troops
stay in the Empire the larger will be
the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Kruger En- Route.

Marseilles, Nov. 23.-President
Kruger left Marseiles on the 9.20 train
today for Dion where he will spend
the night,
AviRnou, France, Nov. 29-Presi.
dent Kruger received an enthusiastic
welcome as he passed through here
this morning. He made short speech
in reply to the address of welcome
read 10 bshalf of the municipality.
Paris, Nov. 23.-There is little ex-
element over the advent Of President
Kruger who will probably reach Paris
tomorrow. The nationalist alone are
making any preparations to receive
him. Police precautions are being
taken to prevent disorder in connection
with Kruger's visit.
Lyons, Nov. 23.-There was a great
demonstration here when President
Kruger's train arrived. In all the vii.
lagos which the train passed through
the peasants gathered at the stations
and cheered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Enreign NeWa.


Rome, Nov. 23.- 1t has been definite
ly decided not 10 name any new CAROL
nails at the forthcoming conslstory.
The appointments of bishops will alone
take place.
Paris. Nov. 23.-The government
will shortly ask the Chamber to vote
credit OF s. 900, 900 to cover the years
deficiency. OF this $4,000 will have
to be spent to cover ths cost OF the re-
cent banquet to the mayors of France.
Brest, Nov. 23.-The French battle
ship Admiral Boudlin today colidsd
with the cruiser Dastaing. Both
were seriously damaged. Almost at
the same time torpedo boat encount-
cred torpedo fred by the submarine
boat Narval and was compelled to run
ashore to escape laundering.
London, Nov. 23--The official re-
ceiver for the Duke of Manchester, who
recently married Miss Zimmerman, OF
Cincinnati, reported in the bankruptcy
court today that draft of the dukes
accounts shows that his liabilities are
$l53, $50 and his assets $4,000.
Mancnester, NOV. Zo.-huuuEeus VI
people OF this city aud Stafford are
suffering from arsenical poisoning due,
it is said, to drinking beer from several
local breweries.
London, Nov. 23.-The "Evening
Standard" this afternoon says that the
cabinet council today decided to recon-
mend to the queen that Lord Kitchener
be made lieutenant general and a.
lowed to succeed Lord Roberts in South
Africa.
Pretoria, Nov. 20 IN recent
skirmi5h east Of here a Boer sharp
shooter aimed at Gen. Broadwood who
was in command of the British. a
Hussar rushed in front of the Genera
just az the Boer fred and received the
whole charge 10 his body, dying tht
nsxt day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Failure OF a Stock Broker,

New York, Nov. 23.-Chester B.
Lawrence. IT,, member Of the Consoi-
dated Stock Exchange, assigned this
morning. It was learned that the
firms affairs have been tangled for
soma time. Mrs. G. 4. Rouckendorff
customer, yesterday had Lawrence
aud his manager summoned to court for
Withholding her money and stocks and
refusing to give her an immediate state
ment, This action precipitsted the as.
Segment. II is stated by creditors that
thousands of dollars were taken 10 by
Lawrence yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
ATempest inaLoving Gun

Chicago, Nov. 23.-The Episcopal
diocese Of Chicago, clergy and laily are
at odds over the propriety OF intro
ducing the token of conviyiality into
the residence of Bishop McLaren. The
difference arose q short time ago VIXEN
the church club decided to present the
bishop with a 5000 drinking vessel o \
the 25th anniversary of his incumbency
in the bishopric, on Dec s. 10 spite Of
opposition which has developed it is
said that Judge Holden will make the
presentation speech and place the bowl
10 the venerable churchman's hands.
The presentation is to take place at g
banquet to be given on the evening OF
Dec. 10 and some OF those who resent
the idea threaten to absent themselves
from the dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
The Southern Reaches St. / ouis.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 23.-The
Louisville, Evansville and st. Louis
Railroad, commonly called the Air
Line, as bought at public sale yester-
day by the Southern Railway, at Hunt
ingburg, Ind, for 81 1880 900. Judge
Wood, of the United States Court, is
expected to COZ 6 IN the sale at Iodlan-
apolis today, but the Southern Railway
will not assume control until January
l. To pay for the road the new pur-
chaser will Immediately issue $40 .000.-
900 OF Southern Railway, Air Line d.
vision, bonds, at per cent. In secur-
ing the Air Line the Southern Railway
gains an entrance to st. Louis, thereby
placing it on an equal footing with the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, the
Louisville and Nashville aud other
roads entering Louisville and the
South, having terminus at 81. Louis.
10 addition to this, new and valuable
territory is opened up to the Southern
Railway ia both Indiana and Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Rumor of the Cars Death.

New York, Nov. ga London
special says there is an unconhrmed ru'
NOR there that the Car of Russia IL
dead. This report was current in the
financial district here yesterday after.
noon. 1t could not be traced 10 a. y
authentic source. Brussels and Paris
had the rumor last night and now Lon
don reports the same mysterious wbis-
per s1oat there. 1t is possible that the
report is true as latest reports from lii
vadia acknowledged that the Car was
very low. If true, the world must wait
until such time as the Russian govern.
ment deems it polite to make the news
public. The eternal unrest 10 Russia
might break out into fierce revolution
were the Cars death announced
promptly. If the news is withheld ii
10 likely the Russian government is
taking precautions to prevent an in
ternal upheaval. 1t might also affect
the policy of the worlds powers, es
pecially es the Chinese situation is so
acute. Russian officials can withhold
news for days, as the government cen.
sorship is the strictest on earth.
Livadia, Nov. 23.-The Car passed
a good night. He is gaining in strength.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
The FILMING Junfa.

Hong Kong, Nov. 23.-U. s. Consul
Wildman has Information that the Fill
plno junta has decided to brave the
chances OF deportation rather than quit
Hong Kong. Aguinaldo is said to bs
suffering from gunshot wound In The
stomach. The Hong Kong juDta has
decided to make another attempt to
send arms to the Filipinos in q launch
which will probably fly the German flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
A GRAND TRUsr.-Bradiord Peck,

A GRAND TRUsT.-Bradiord Peck, q
business man of Lewiston, Me-, pro-
poses organizing q gigantic trust OF all
the people in this country to control
everything When that time comes,
he says, everyone will have foe home,
a sure income; politics will be banished
from the United States and there will
be nothing but happiness here. The
present federal government, Mr.. Peck
says, will not be abolished, 'ht 1t will
be changed in many aespecls to conform
with the plans OF the association. ALL
public franchises will be operated.
Every member of the community is to
be paid for the work he or she does,
but payments will be credited and a
coupon book issued. No money will
be used in the new Utopia. Coupons
will be used instead. Every child born
in the community immediately becomes
a member of the association and is to
be given an account OF 1925 a year,
which the mother may draw or may
allow to remain on deposit to the child's
credit. When the child becomes four
years old the credit is to be increased
to $3.50 annually and two years later
the account is 10 be Increased to $500 a
year. In this way the future is to be
made bright for every young person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
THE METHODISTS.

The Methodist Conference of Virginia
adjourned at Norfolk last night. f.
NJ. Edwards and Z. Ferguson were
elected delegates to the A1ti.saloon
League and James Cannon was elected
a member OF the board Of directors OF
the same body. Rev. F. NJ. Edwards
read the report Of the committee on
publishing interests. The report re-
commended that colporters be appoint
ed in every district, TO be under the
direction of the general colporter OF The
conference, and that $4,000 be sppro-
priated TO help pay these colporters.
aud that $500 be set aside for the
gratuitous distribution OF religious
literature; that an auditing committee
be appointed; that II. NJ. Hope be elect
ed general colporter; that the Rich
mond Christian Advocate and the
Baltimore Advocate be consolidated,
and that Dr.. Laflsity and Rev. Il. Nj.
Hope be elected editors.
TIE Publishing House was criticised
for not having declared dividend Tor
two years, which could be used for the
benefit OF those dependent on the con-
ference, although it was claimed that
the profits had besn large. These pro-
dts, II was asserted, had been diverted,
and an explanation was asked of
the Publishing House as to what use
this money had bean put. The report
recommended the dscontinuance OF the
Eoworth Era; that the Advocate be re-
quested to give the league space in the
columns. fhe Sunday school literature
was commended.
After some debate, the Conference
voted to approve the consolidation of
the two Advocates, and DR.. Lafferty
and Rev. II. NJ. Hope were elected
editors. The part of the report relating
to the discontinuaDce OF the Epworth
Era was then stricken out, it being
thought better to publish the Era, even
at lose. The report was then adopt
ed as a whole.
At the afternoon session OF the con-
ference the bishop appointed COM
mittee to consider the colpo-ieurage re-
port. The committee has a year to
consider it. Rsvs f. II. Edwards, 3.
Z. blpsComOi y. W Dleuooo auu ~ a
Gale were appointed. Rev. l.. B.
Betty, of Richmond, read the report Of
the Board of Foreign Missions, which
was adopted.
Tue principal business of the evening
session was the adoption OF a resolu-
ton 10 regard to the Southern Female
Seminary matter. The resolution which
was adopted, provided that the matter
be referred back to Rev. L. II. Rowe,
with instructions to change the deed SO
as to provide for payment by himself
of the debt on the property without
benefit from the Twentieth Century
fund. At 1l:25 o'clock the conference
adjourned sine die.
Bishop DUNCAN announced the APP
pointmenis, among them the following:
Orange, e. f. Hall; w. II. Camper,
supernumerary; Culpeper, J. NJ. Burton;
Cnlpeper Circuit, s. K. Drewey;
Woodsvile, L. w. Ogden; Rappahan-
mock, R. Ferguson; Westmoreland, W.
F. Davis; Montross. II. II. Smith; King
George, j. l.. Pribble; Spot:sylvania, /.
w. Hickman; Caroline, / A.,McSpar.
ron; Bowling Green, w. W. Savage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Sugar and Coffee,

New York, Nov. 23.-The sugar and
coffee war between the Arbucklts and
Sugar Trust was resumed today. The
WoolstoD Spice Co. started it with a
reduction Of enc cent pound 10 roas' =
ed coffee. The A.buckles met this with
a cut OF 10 points in refined sugar.
They also reduced their Arioss coffee l
cent q pound. The sugar trust will
probably meet the cut In sugar later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
In the Interest Of ciente and Health

In the Interest of ciente and Health.
Havana, Nov. 23.-PrepsratioDs are
in progress for the no ding Of the Pan
American Medical Congress, which will
convene in Havana 10 December.
Thousands OF physicians and surgeons
from the United States, Central and
South America, as well as from the
neighboring islands and Mexico, are
expected to be in attendance. TIE
matter of tropical disease will be
among the most important considered.
The Secretary of Was has appointed
Major Hazard, chief surgical Division
OF Cuba; Major Cor as. chief sanitary
officer Of Havana, and Major KeaD,
chief surgeon Department OF Havana,
to represent this division at the con-
gres5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
FAIRFAX NOTES AT the lat nee

FAIRFAX NoTEs AT the lat nce..
ipg of the directors of the Great Falls
and Dominion K. K. Co.. they Ordered
another assessment of 10 per cent. Oh
the stock subscribed, to be paid ol Or
before December 10. They also direct
ed the executive committee 10 cor
mence construction OF the road during
the next 30 days.
The fatal horse disc go which h-5
prevailed for some time past in Mary
land, see ms to have made is appear
snce in the Townsville and Kenmore
neighborhood of this county. a nun
Der Of valuable horses h5ve died, .t'
disease proving fatal in very stcii
while after the animal shows symptoms
of illness. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

VIRGINIA TROOPS IN WAsHINGToE.-
Mr.. John B. Wight, the chairman ci
the commit ee on the parade TO be led
in Washington December II, on tbe &C.
oasion of the centennial, has received q
letter from the adjutant genera Of tie
Slate of Virginia, in which be s'stts
that arrangements have been made 10
send to Washington to take part
10 the parade the 7O.h req.
ment of that State. Between four ard
FIVE hundred men will come. Tie
troops are to be quartered iu The Rh-s
Armory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

The BAPTIST CoSGREss.-Ihe Aaf',
Congress OF Americs. which opened 10 b ~
mond Tuesday, closed its session ye''''u.'
afternoon. Last night the delegslGs WIZ
given banquet at the Masonic Tempe. ii,.
At the morning session the slOl'Ig, u
cussed was THE Weak Points IN the D,f ~.
Positiop." At the afternoon session 81
dress was delivered by Rev. N. G. +. hLo,Ii IN
OF Brooklyn, N. Y. on Child ha''ui' ~
Baptist Folity." 81 ..,,,,.s re-.
The general committee Of the coDgtI'. ed ~
elected DR.. Theodore A. K. 0esslef' oi - h,na
ing, N. j., secretary Of the congress, ~ NEE,
not decided where the congress sboail - ~.
next wear, but the place will DO ei'He' a
gusts, O., or Providence, K. l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Poisoned by Crab Salad

Gainesville. Ga, Nov 23.-Ope Nm
Mri. Mary Estes, is dead snd siyrs.r
eighteen people are seriously i'll from 80 10
crab salad, which was served at the sI..s
wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Z. P. Cbsro,...'.e-i
All the parties are prominent In tina So.
and the unfortunate affair has GO go
much excitement. Several Of those wb l' o.1
i'll are said to be 10 desperate copdition a'e
investigation developed the fact tbsl a., y
crab salad was poisoned through nstn '-q
means. ''etal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

The weather was dellghtful here today and
the attendance at the races largo and fashion
able, amonl 4 hose present being, many
well-known people woman and men,
from this city. Baltimore and fever.l
Of The adjoining CO mites in Virginia
and Maryland. The Legislature of Vir-
GINA stopped horse racing in their State,
but that yirginisns are still fond OF their
time honored sport, is proved by the large
number Of them who are daily seen at Ben
nin0a 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
God and the City.

New York, Nov. 23.-Blshop Potter
delivered sermon entitled: "God and
the city" at ST. Paups chapel today.
The church was packed with people
who expected the bishop to develop
new disclosures on the vice crusade now
10 progress in this city. There were
several Tsmmauy men present. Bishop
Potter said that he did not choose ID be-
lieve tina. business men, professional
men and even the police department
was SO far separated from God that
they could not see that this city
was very much like the jerusalem
of old with its brutalities OF
organized injustice, its splendor
and its shame and its appalling sense
OF spiritual insensibility. The bishop
said that there were great and grave
obligations in this city to be fulfilled.
On this point he said: 1--WE shall not
redeem it by the spirit of emotion, or
by the spirit OF denunciation or by
pessimistic temper, but with high
sacrifice. We must forget all social
differences; forget all nstionalities and,
most OF all, political associations and
band together and select three or i've
good and trusted men and follow 10
their lead.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

The PRESIDENT of the Transvsal
Republic, in his speech thanking the
French people for the warm reception
they accorded him yesterday, said:
HE was not ignorant OF the usages
OF savage warfare, but he had never
known a people more barbarous than
the English, who had pillaged and
plundered and burned farms and driv'
en- women and children from their
homes and left them without bread
to eat or a roof over their heads"
IfMr. Kruger were familiar with the
history of the war between the States
In this country. he would not have talk
ed that way, and would know that the
so called Auglo-Saxon race is as oar'
bsrous ss any OF the heather and saw
age races of the world, and that. too,
even to the people OF their own coun'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

STANDARD OIL SHARES S74l.-SiaL'
dard Oil shares made another new biea
record yesterday. selling up tc S'4I q
share, Tex dividend" THIS represents
a jump OF 81 points for the day, aod ''
equivalent to an advance oil 81 poi-.s
the dividend being 10 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

There Is no pleasure in life If you dread CO.
ing to the table to eat and ca3't rest at night
on account of Indigestion. Henry Wilisms,
OF BooLville, Ind, says he suffered that way
for Year,, till he commenced the use Of Aodol
Dyspepsia Cure, and adds, Now can cat
any thing like and all / want and sleep
sundly every night" Kcdo! Dyspepsia
cure will digost what yoa eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

TITS now definitely announced that
regiment of Virginia militia will go
to Washington on the 18th proximo
and appear in the parade there. IL
certainly cannot do SO except on orders
from the Governor, who is commander
in chief of the military and naval forces
of the State, and as the transportation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23

Of whole regiment over two hundred
miles and rstions for the trip
would cost a considerable sum,
not a cent of which would be
paid by the District of Colum'
bls. he will hardly put the heavily
taxed people of hi State to that addi-
tional expense, merely for the purpose
OF being escorted up Pennsylvania ave-
nue. by a regiment Of Virginia troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-23
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

TO quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To'
Bac, the wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong, All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure guaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
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