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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
DIR. BRIGGS HEREST.
His Case Discussed by the Presbytery of New
York Now in Session.

New YORK, May 11.-When the the Presby-
terry of New York convened this afternoon
there were present good many members of
other Presbyteries, students from the Union
Theological Seminary and several young
ladies. When he was not on his feet talking,
the central figure, the Rev. DR.. Charles A.
Briggs sat in the second pew facing the
chairman. The Presbytery was con-
vened at its regular monthly meeting for
routine business and also to hear the report Of
the committee appointed to investigate the
inaugural address of Professor Briggs upon
the occasion of his accession to the Union
Theological Seminary.
After routine busin ess DIR. Hastings arose
and offered a long series Of resolutions. set
ting forth substantially: Whereas, the Pren.
bytery of Chester. in session at Dowington,
April IA, 1891. adopted an overture 10 the Gen.
eral Assembly condemning the Rev. Professor
Charles A. Briggs, d. D., for holding views
not in accordance with the confession OF faith
and the catechism OF our faith, therefore IN
view of the overture of the Presbytery OF
Chester.
Resolved. That the Presbytery of New
York hereby oyertures the General Assembly
to pronounce that the Presbyter of Chester:
First, Violated the constitution rights Of
Professor Briggs in that il has given judg-
ment that his views are not in accordance
with the confession Of faith, while he is q
member of this Presbytery in good standing.
and that
Second, He has violated the constitutional
rights of the Presbytery in New York. Fur
thermore, whereas. that this Presbytery has
learned that other Presbyteries beside
the one of which We complain have
sent up ovekures to the assembly
of similar character to that cited at the
Presbytery of New York respectfully over
tnres the general assembly to protect our
rights under the constitution by returning TO
the Presbyteries the many ovsrtures pro-
nouncing Judgment upon Professor Briggs,
motion 10 lay the resolution on the tasse
was lost.
DIR. Birch. chairman of the committee who
inyssnsited S Dr. B5sss inaugural sSrs adsssss,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
TIE cHARLEsroN's FIRST STOP.
THE PRESIDENT IN COLORADO.
The People Give Him Warm Welcome and
He Repays Them With Speeches.

LEADvIILE, COL, May 1.-THE people of
Leadville. by personal attention and perfect
arrangements, made the short visit of the
presidential party to this city to-day one Of
the pleasantest experiences OF the tour. The
Presidents train left Gypsum, a lutte sta
ton in the Grand Canon. where it was side
tracked last evening, at 3 O'Clock this morn
ing preceded by a special train having on
board Governor Routt. ex-SenatorS Hill and
Tabor, Mayor Rogers of Denver, Mayor
Sprague of Colorado Springs, Colonel Hig-
gins and the Leadyille reception committee.
It was 7:3O O'Clock when the presidential party
arrived at Denver and Rio Grande station in
Leadville. There was a tremendous crowd
awaiting the arrival, and as the President
stepped from the platform of the observation
car great cheer went up from the assembled
people. The party was escorted through the
elaborately decorated depot to carriages.
Military and civic organizations, secret
societies and Grand Army posts and
municipal officers formed the escort of
the party 10 the Hotel Kethen, where
the formal ceremonies took place
Suspended across the street at prin-
cipal points on the line of march were
banners bearing the inscriptions of welcome
and setting forth statistics of Leadvilles
wealth. Business houses and private resi-
dences were covered with bunting. Several
thousand people surrounded the hotel as the
President, Postmaster General Wanamaker,
Secretary Rusk. Governor Routt and Mayor
Rogers appeared on the balcony. Three
cheers and a tiger came from the assemblage.
Speaking for the people Of Leadville, Judge
L. N. Goddard welcomed the President to the
city, and in concluding his speech presented the
President. in behalf of the Leadville smelters.
with an appropriately inscribed silver brick,
weighing nearly seven pounds The Presi-
dent made brief reply, and Messrs. Wana-
maker and Rusk delivered short addresses.
The party then returned to the station.
The pupils of the public and private schools
were congregated at several points along the
line of march and as the Presidents carriage
approached the children sang patriotic songs.
To each company Of pupils the President ex-
pressed his thanks. Mountain flowers were
presented to Mrs. Harrison and the ladies of
the party. When the train drew out at 9
O'Clock several thousand people shouted
hearty farewells.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. May 1.-THE
Presidential party spent an hour in Pueblo
this afternoon, after which be went directly
to his train, which left for Colorado Springs
at 430 p NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

while in that between ATTITUDES forty-one and
forty-two and longitades eighty-seven and
lightweight, in which is situated most of Chi
cago, contains 950,0 900.
CAPITAL NOTES.
In Virginia special mail service to Relief
Frederick county, has been discontinued.
Joseph Parry, assistant keeper Of the light
house at Seven-foot Knoll. Nd, has been pro-
moted to keeper, vice William Raake, trans
ferred.
In North Carolina railroad mail service has
been established from Salisbury by Rockwell,
Gold Hill and Bilesville TO Abemarle. via the
Richmond and Danvilie. six times week, or
as much Oftener as the trains may run.
The statement telegraphed from Madrid
that n treaty of commerce between Spain
and the United States for Cuba will be signed
at Madrid to-day, is not confirmed at the
State Department. Both the President and
Secretary Blaine are absent from the city, and
no action will be taken until their return.
In beginning to pay the direct tax to the
States the Treasury Department has received
daily many letters asking whether under the
direct tax law the applicants can receive re-
fund of internal revenue taxes paid IN the
early days Of the war on stamps. whisky, TO-
bacco. incomes and manufactured articles
The Treasury Department. OF course, answers
that no provision of law authorizes refund
Of such special taxes, and the department IS
kept busy answering 10 this effect. New
clerks have been detailed TO keep up the cor
respOndence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

impossible to Estimate the Loss Sustained
Communication Cut on.

impossible to Estimate the Loss sustained
Communication Cut on.
BUFFALO, n Y, May 1.-The timber. lands
owned by Goodyear Brothers of this city,
which are being fame-swept, are situated in
Potter, Mclean and Tioga counties and cover
about l0S, 900 acres. The firms extensive saw
mills are located at Austin. Pa, and are capa-
bic of turning out 1000. 900 feet Of lumber per
day. The Goodyears built the Sinnamahon-
ing Valley railroad some years ago to carry
their lumber to the Western New York and
PENNSYLVANIA railroad. The town of Austin
was practically created by the Goodyears.
Both members of the firm left for Austin last
evening.
Mr.. Underhill, their representative, said to-
day that he did not know how extensive the
fire was as it is impossible TO reach the places
by telegraph. The railroads, saw-mills. logs,
trees, cars and everything is insured, so the
firm cannot lose anything. The ten locomo-
tiyes of the firms road were equipped with
with hose ready 10 put out fires of this sort
No particulars have been received this after
noon of the reported loss of life by the burn
ing of train at the scene of the fire.
TRAIN CAUGHT IN THE FIRE.
KEArING SUMMIT. PA. May On Sunday,
while the forest fire was raging intensely
work train on the Sinnemahoning Valley
road in charge Of Superintendent Badger with
seventy men on board steamed out Of town
and up into the woods TO fight the
flames. The train proceeded about
five miles from Austin into the heart
of the forest when intense heat and
binding smoke put an end 10 its further
progress. An attempt was made 10 reverse
the course of the train, but 1t was too late;
The train was overtaken and caught fire. All
hands jumped from the cars and sought safety
in creek that flowed near by. The water
b Of the creek was boiling hot and all the men
were severely scalded. Superintendent Badger
was overtaken by the flames while running
and was burned 70 death. His charred re-
mains were found to-day. Others are mis-
sing Tonight the fire is under control.
Thirty persons were badly injured. fifteen OF
them seriously IL is impossible tonight 70
get the names of the injured or to approx
mate the loss.
THE FIREs UNDER CONTROL.
WARREN, PENN. May f1--Forest fires have
been raging in the vicinity since Saturday
afternoon. High winds Sunday famed the
flames. and up to noon to-day the destroyed
property is as follows: SIX oil rigs of Brown Il
Keegan, 4S rigs of A. J. Thompson. together
with pumps, station and iyeoil tanks; one 900
barrel and four $50 barrels; two rigs of Morck
& Boyer and three rigs of s. H. Briggs. K.
R. Amor lost eight rigs, together with pump,
station and 200 barrel tanks. Best a Cable
lost sixteen, Midland Oil Company six. and
Allen, Higgs Co. six. Property owners are
paying $l.25 per hour for men to fight tho
fire At this hour the fires are thought 70 be
nearly under control. The loss will be $780,
000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

AT an early hour Sunday morning William
Hill and Herbert Gail met at the corner o.
Eighth and Cary streets. in ST. Louis, and
Hill asked Gail TO pay him the fifty cents that
he owed him. Gail replied with terrible
blow and then drew knife and cut Hall IN
seven places. Hill will die. Gail is under
arrest.
The Democrat of Springfield aud the News
of Toledo and four or i've other papers sfe
out for Frank Hurd for Governor. solely on
tariff grounds. II is urged that the dissstis-
faction among the farmers would cause them
TO support Hurd on free-trade platform
Lewis Hsmand his son, Lewis Ham. Jr,
got into quarrel at Perryyiiie., W: Va Ass
Samuel Steel. In the fight, Lewis Ham. Jr.,
was shot through tina heart and killed. samuel
Steele was mortally wounded and Lewis Ham
was slightly wounded, but managed TO escape
TO the mountains.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
PRICE TWO CENTS.
to overture the general assembly upon any
nj al c,thionAa

to overture the general assembly upon any
and all subjects
DIR. Hastings reiterated his belief that Il was
due to the honor and dignity Of the Presbytery
that outside interference should be rebuked.
general discussion followed. Many little
technical objections were made by Dr.. Robin
son. who was answered pretty thoroughly by
Professor Briggs.
When the vote was taken division showed
a tie. Thereupou the roll was called and the
resolutions were rejected by vote Of 66 to 81.
Professor Briggs then arose and read pro-
test contending that whereas the Presbytery
of New York at its meeting IN April last. APP
pointed committee 20 consider my inau gural
address in its relations TO the confession OF
faith do hereby protest against such action
as unconstitutional. as a violation Of the
usages of the denomination and as breach OF
justice and sound discipline"
Professor Briggs followed with few i'm
promptu remarks in which he declared the
committee was illegal. He was prepared to
name certain individuals who have rashly and
maliciously instituted these charges against
him.
Here he was called TO order. but was allowed
to continue bis remarks within revelant
bounds. He said he had asked the members q
the Presbytery over and over again TO charge
him with heresy.
He wanted an adjudication of the Presby-
terry upon the question. Then let 1t go TO the
General Assembly. What he complained cf
was that he had received no official intimation
of the committee appointment.
Dr. Birch replied to Professor Briggs say
ing that he had personally notified DR.. Briggs
of the meeting Of the committee.
Dr. Briggs admitted receiving letter from
DR.. Birch, but said it was not official and any
protest be might wish 10 make must be based
upon an Official communication.
A motion TO adjourn was carried unanimous
ly The report of the investigating commit
tee was made the first order for tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
MILLERS MEET.
The Fifteenth Annual Convention of the Ma
tional Association in Session.


New YORK, May 1.-THE fifteenth annual
convention of the Millers' National Associa-
ton of the United States began in this city to-
day. The convention. which is to last three
DAYS. is held in the Produce Exchange, 1t is
expected that $50 members will be present.
1t was Las P. NJ. when President Thomas,
of the Produce Exchange called the conven-
ton TO order and delivered an address of wei
come. President James of the Millers Asso-
citation responded, thanking the members OF
the Produce Exchange for the hearty welcome
given the delegates.
President James then read his annual ad-
dress. He referred 10 the work done by the
Association during the past year. 1t had
been prosperous one. he said, the treasury
was in good condition and the varour com-
mittees appointed to look after the welfare of
the Association during the year had done
their work well. He said that the miller's
business was at present weighted down with
many unjust methods of settling diffeIentials
and with unjust freight rulings United
action, he urged, would eventually do away
with all these vexations. After Presi dent
James had finished the secretary received the
credentials of the visiting delegates and made
arrangements for the meeting tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
OFF TO CAPTURE THE ITATA.
The Swift Cruiser Charleston Weighs An
ChOr and Starts for The South.
CERTAIN TO Be FIGHT, CAPTURE OR BOTH
Gillian Cruiser Esmeralda Believed to DO
Lying OF Cape San Lucas Waiting to
Assist the Fleeing Vessel.

SAN Francisco. CAL. May 1.-THE fact is
no longer concealed even in the official navy
circles that the swift cruiser Charleston is
now of in hot chas after the Chilian trans
port Itata, which left San Diego last Wednes-
day while under arrest and carrying of a
deputy of the United States Marshal.
The Itata after leaving San Diego took on
board consignment of rifles and ammuni-
ton which had been shipped from San
Francisco on the schooner Robert and Minnie.
The transfer of the latters cargo is believed to
have occurred off San Clemente Island, north
west of San Diego harbOr and it is believed
that the Itata steamed south Friday night or
Saturday morning The Chlian cruiser
Esmeralda is believed to be lying off Cape San
Lucas which is the southermos. point OF land
in Lower California, waiting the supplies car
ried by the Itata.
CAN oyRRrAKE THE ITATA.
The run to that point is about seven hun
dred miles. The ltata being heavily loaded,
and although repdted as fast craft, it is esti-
mated that she cannot exceed six or eight
knots an hour, and the Charleston, which left
San Pedro this morning is thought certain to
overtake or reach San Lucas in advance of the
transport. If not found there the Charleston
will proceed direct to Acapulco, which will be
tuc IIsN pOIb az WulOA NhJ Auith lhVSAhlBohSo
can be received.
Even though the cruiser Esmeralda is met
ss the convoy Of the Itata 1t is understood
that the orders of the Charleston are explicit
on the point of capture, and if the Itata is
sighted it is believed certain that there will
be fight, capture. or both.
SAN PEDRO, CAL. May 1.-THE United
States warship Charleston weighed anchor at
o'clock this morning and left steering
south.
THE CHARLEsToN's FIRST STOP.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May lit is reported
that the Government has information TO war
rant the belief that the italia will be next
heard of as touching at Mexican port, and
it probable that the Charleston will make her
first stop about half way down the west coast
of Mexico-not in the hope of finding her
prey there. but of picking up hints as to her
whereabouts
SAN DIEGO, CAL, May 1.-THE Charleston
was sighted of Point Iona at 1880 this fore
noon under full steam and heading south
east.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
BIRHINGHAM.
A New and Valuable Steel Plant to BE Es-
tablished.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May 11.-lSpecial. ]
The Elyton Land Company directors passed a
resolution on Friday authorizing the SUBJ
scription by the company to 500, 900 of stock
in the proposed steel plant TO be established
at Ensley City, about eight miles from Bir.
mingham. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railway COMPANY have accepted Mr.. Hill
mans proposition to exchange its holding OF
the entire capital stock of the Ensley Land
Company for s3OO,OOO of stock in the new
steel works, and Mr. Hillman, who is en-
gineering the scheme. is quite confident that
he will succeed in placing the balance OF the
stock. The contamination of these plans
means good deal for Birmingham.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
DESPERATE WHITE CAPS.
They Murder Several Men For Exposing
Their Names.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. May 11.-Details of a
murderous affray which occurred on Wolf
Creek, near the North Carolina line, have
been received here. Johnathsn Bell an old
weeks ago. Within two weeks he married q
seventeen -year-old girl. greatly to the disgust
Of his family. Finally his relatives went TO the
house of the man, and taking the young
wife out stripped her and gave her 100
lashes. The White Caps were arrested next
day. but released on bail. Then they went
to the house of John Ballow, who made the
interfering. Ballow was killed and BIZ Bell,
Hiram Morton, Jack johnson, and four
others were fatally shot. Both sides are
armed for more warfare. There have been
no arrests made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Those Paris Funds.
fRx Cable to Tho Tlmes.

LONDON, May 1.-THE McCarthyites have
solemnly resolved in meeting assembled that
since Mr.. ?arnell has rejected every sugges-
ton for the realizing Of the funds now held In
Paris. they are forced 10 the belief that he Is
opposed 70 applying these funds TO the sup
port of the eyicted tenants They view with
extreme urgency the approach Of the election
and desire 10 aid the eyicted tenants, and they
hereby summon convention OF the fedora
tion in every county in Ireland TO meet rs
COMMITTEES and select candidates for all seats
whose present holders have violated their
party pledge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Another Fatal Wreck.

CoUDERs PoRT, Pa, May ia train with
burning skidways at Moore's Run. Superin-
tendent Badger. of the Sinnemshony Valley
Pail road. was burned to death. Five others
were fatally burned, and many others danger
ously injured. The whole train was burned,
the men scattered. and the full extent of the
loss of life and number injured has not yet
been ascertained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
A Jewish Banker Expelled.
[BYCable TO The Times.l

ST. PErERsBund, May 1.-THE Gar has or
dered the Jewish banker Ginsburg to quit St.
Petersburg, and close up his business there
for an open attempt TO influence the Minister
of the Interior 10 ameliorate the condition of
the Jews by offering to devote q million rou-
blee To charity
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
To Protect the English.
By Gable 20 Tho Times.l

BaussELs. May lI.-TLe officials at Cont
have taken steps 10 protect the English now
being unloaded here TO take the strikers
places from the violence threatened by the
strikers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Italx,. Prono.ed APPEAL Denied.
rpx C,bla In Tha Times

BY CaDle 10 Inc llmesl
LONDON, May IA dispatch to the Stand
ard from Rome denies on official authority
that Italy has present intentions OF appealing
TO the Powers in reference TO the New Orleans
affair
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Drowned Her Child.

DASvILIE, Va, May ia special from
brakes Branch, Halifax county. says that
Katherine Jackson (colored) drowned her
child IN a creek. She made "a confession and
gave as her reason for 80 dong that she could
not find employment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Louis Roteiii's Successor.

PARIS. May -DeFerrat. heretofore secre-
tary 10 the Pope Of Extraordinary Eccelesias.
teal Affairs. has been appointed 10 succeed
Louis Rotelli, Archbishop of Pharsala. As
nuncio In France.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

The leading Anarchists concerned in the
Alichy riots are known to be fugitiyes IN
London.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

Two excursion trains met in collision
at st Mande, France, on the Goth.
Forty-nine persons were killed and 100
injured.
A DISTINCT shock Of earthquake was
felt at Evansville, Ind, on the night of
the Goth, extending into Kentucky
Much alarm was caused
The Chicago wor DIS fair commission
ers were banQueted in London bv Lord
Mayor Savory.
a BATTLE between negroes and Ital-
ians working on the N. & w. railroad
In Logan county, West Virginia, was
fought the other day, in which two
Italians and one negro were killed The
trouble arose over an Italians wife,
who left her husband and went to live
with the negroes
The weather bureau reports July the
coolest month on record
A GANG of Italians and Polacks num-
bering over dozen, belonging at the
Griegville salt shaft, engaged in free
light with knives and stones while
waiting for q train at Mount Morris, n.
y. Three of the Italians and two
Polacks were stabbed. Two Italians
We're badly injured and one may die.
Rev. w. WHITE, a missionary from
China, his two daughters and a nurse
girl were instantly killed at railway
crossing at Nyack, n. Y. Not suspect
ing danger, the rev. gentleman drove
between two halves Of an Erie freight
train and was struck BY passenger
train as he reached the next track.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-01
ADDITIONAL DIsPATCHEs,

TIE wedding of Miss Lincoln, daugh-
ter of Robert I. Lincoln, and Mr.. Isham
will take place early in September.
THE president has accepted the resig-
nation of Joel B. Erhardt as collector
of the port of>New York and has desig-
mated J. Sloat Fassett, of Elmira, N.
Y, as his successor.
| The London committee of Wabash
holders has secured from the directors
a formal engagement to distribute reg
ularly all surplus net earnings among
the ''B' debenture holders on the basis
of the officially published monthly
statements
THE act of congress providing for the
adjudication of Indian depreciation
claims by the federal court of claims
will throw large amount of business
on that body. Already more than 8, 500
cases have been filed
IT is reported that France will large
ly reduce her tariff on Russian wheat
and will impose a prohibitory duty on
Indian wheat in order to aid the impor-
tation of Russian wheat
THE Chicago & Grand Trunk has de-
clared off its boycott against the Chi
cago & Alton
FRANK BROWN has been nominated
for governor by the Maryland demo
Gratis
THE president has removed the disa-
bilities of Capt ArmeS The captain,
it viii be remembered, got into trouble
by pulling Gov. Beavers nose over mat
ters growing out of President Harrison's
Inauguration.
MEssRs. Dillon and O'Brien have been
released from Galway Jail Neither
one showed much trace of having suf-
fered from the confinement and both
seemed to be in the enjoyment of ex-
cellent health
Two hundred and sixty laborers were
lost recently by collision off the jap
anese coast
COMMISSIONER MORGAN has satisfied
Archbishop Ireland that no discrimina-
ton will be made against Catholic In
dian schools, though no further con-
tracts will be made through the bureau
of missions
A TELEGRAM from Dr. William r.
Harper announces that he accepts the
principalship of the entire Chautauqoa
system of teaching. Chancellor Bishop
Vincent however. still remains at the
head, and George E. Vincent will be
vice-prlncipal and the Chancellor's as
sistant
THE Union Pacific has granted the
Rock Island and the Milwaukee the use
of the Omaha bridge track until the
new rules and schedule now being pre-
pared are completed.