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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

BAD COLLISION AT SEA.
THE OLD POINT COMFORT RUN
INTO BY An OCEAN TRAMP.
The Damage Amounts to Several Thousand
Doiiars-After Repairs at Cape Charles
City, She Goes on Her Way,

CAPE CHARLES. VA, Dec. Especial.
During a very dense fog this morning the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk rail
road steamer Old Point Comfort, plying
between Norfolk, Old Point Comfort and
Cape Charles and bound TO Cape Charles
on her regular trip. collided with an
ocean tramp steamer about one mile out
side Of Old Point lighthouse. The steamer
Old Point Comfort proceeded to Cape
Charles. but considerable damage was
done to large portion OF the guard and
the decking is smashed in and the prom
enade deck is pushed in on the ma
chinery.
Upon her arrival here she was examined
by MIR. Skidmore, master mechanic, and
he says she is damaged TO the extent OF
several thousand dollars, that is, ii will
require this sum to put the steamer back
in the condition she was before the col
lision.
The ocean tramp was bound into Hamp-
ton Roads and was not blowing her whis-
tie. Nither steamer stopped, and the
name Of the ocean tramp was not learned,
but It is supposed to be either the steamer
Thorntondale, which passed in Cape
Henry at A. NJ. bound to Newport News,
Of an ocean monitor which passed In at 8
o'clock bound 10 Lambert's Point.
There was little excitement among the
passengers on the steamer Old Point Com
fort and she Is still on her way after
some few repairs being made to-day while
lying at her wharf here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
SHOOTING SCRAPE.
An Unruiy Negro Boy Deliberately Fires n
Shot-Gun Upon His Teacher.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, Dec. 1-Spe-
cial-A shooting scrape took place here
yesterday evening. about o'clock, which
resulted in the painful though not seri-
ous wounding of s. j. Comfort tcolored),
principal Of the Schaeffer Graded School
for the cOlored race. by one Of his pupils
named Carter, youth Of sixteen or
seventeen years OF age. 1t seems that
the boy was OF an unruly disposition. and
had been giving his teacher trouble Tor
some time Yesterday he was misbehav-
ing in some way, and Comfort told him
II he did not stop he would have TO eject
him from the schooi-rOom. The boy de-
fed Comfort, and was forcibly put out
the room by Comfort.
Carter went to his home, nearly mile
distant, secured his shot gun, returned
TO the school house. entered the room
occupied by Comfort. which was filled
with children at the time, and raising his
gun. fred its contents into Comforts right
arm. lacerating that member In frightful
manner, some OF the shot entering his
body. The boy, Carter. was arrested ana
tried before Squire Judkins, ard sent TO
jail 10 await the action OF the grand jury.
Comfort is a quiet, weli-disposed and IN
teliigent representative OF his race atfd
this dastardly attempt on his lie Is oe-
cried by ali Glasses He came here two
years ago from Philadelphia, and has
been sing all his influence for the I'M
proveTnent of his people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
DIR. Birch Concludes His Argument.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE trial OF DR..
Briggs before the New York Presbytery
on charges Of heresy was resumed this
afternoon
The Rev. DR.. Birch resumed his presen-
tation Of the case for the prosecution,
taking up the third charge. which was
under consideration when the court ad-
journed Tuesday. He quoted from many
distinguished writer's, whose assertions
were that less than one-sixtieth OF the
words in the New Testament, as read in
our churches. is correctly translated from
the original text He said that the Eng
lish translation is near enough to the
Hebrew and Greek to enable the most
ignorant Presbyterian TO understand fully
the plan of salvation.
Referring TO charge four. by which
Or. Briggs is charged with teaching that
Moses is not the author Of the Penta-
teuch. he said that Christ when in the
world referred to the belief OF the Jews
I'm Moses, and that he was the authority
OF these books to prove his own divinity
Or. Birch then took up charge five,
charging DR. Briggs with teaching that
Isaiah is not the author Of half OF the
book bearing his name. He quoted from
the New Testament TO show that refer
ence was made 30 all parts Of Isaiah as
the writings Of Isaiah.
Referring TO charge six, charging DR.
Briggs with teaching that sanctifcation
IS not complete at death. Or. Birch held
that Scripture taught that as death
found US eternity left US. He concluded
by saying that the inaugural address was
a menace to the teaching OF Presbyte-
rianism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

BY the National Capital Press Ciub-fnter
esting Speakers.

WASHINGTON, Dec 7.--The National
Capital Press Club, of this city, Is
to furnish something unique in the way
Of a special entertainment. II will occur
at Albaugh's Opera-house. Friday. De-
cember 18th. The performance Will begin
at the hour of noon. Ex-Speaker Reed
Is expected to deliver an address on
What l Know About Newspaper Men.
Private" John Allen OF Mississippi, viii
talk about what | Don't Know About
Newspaper Men" An arrangement has
been made whereby some OF the noted
theatrical artists will be brought from
New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
They viii be returned in time for their
respective evening performances. The
special train bearing them Is expected to
beat all records made between New York
and Washington. The services OF the
Marine band have been rendered by Sec
retary Tracy The theatrical part Of the
entertainment will range from a clever
variety turn to emotional acting
An auction sale Of the boxes will occur
at the Capitol and Colonel "BiH' Ster-
rett, of Texas, auctioneer. The pa
tronnesses are thtrty-three I'm number, and
comprise wives of foreign ministers,
Cabinet officers. senators and representa-
tiVes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
A FINANCIAL FIASC0
VIII PROBiBLY RE THE RESULTOF
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
De Rothschlid's Withdrawal Of His Pro-
posals VIII Not Forbid Of
Their Discussion.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 7.--An important Sec
tfon of the International Monetary Con-
ference holds that MIR. Dc Rothschiid's
withdrawal of his plan for the solution
of the silver question does not debar
further discussion Of his proposals by the
conference, the COMMITTEES 80 which the
plan was referred having presented II for
for the consideration OF the conference
thus taking it out of the hands OF Mr..
De Rothschild.
To-day NJ. Sainctelette. the Belgian
delegate, who supports DE Rothschild's
plan. with the Mcritz Levy amendment
substituting silver for small gold coins.
will hold a conference with Sir c. Free
mantle, one Of the British delegates and
deputy master Of the British mint. and
Senior Toca. the Spanish delegate. on the
question of putting the amended Roth
schild plan to n vote Of the conference.
Both Senior Toca and Sanctellete hold
that the failure of the conference can yet
be averted by the majority OF the dele
gates. recommending either the Levy pro-
ject or an amendment TO the Rothschild
plan. The scheme proposed by G. f.
Tietjen, the Danish delegate, Is treated
with indifference.
The proposals advanced by Sir G.
Houldsworth. though applauded by pro-
nounced bimetallist delegates yester-
day, Is not considered by his colleagues
worth wasting time on in a discussion.
His plan will probably be referred to
committee tomorrow. and will not be
heard from again
The uncertain attitude of the French
delegates is influencing other represen-
tatiNes whose countries belong to latin
Union. II has been the cause of COM
plant that other members who are de-
sirous Of frank opposition or Of co-opera-
ton with De Rothschilds plan commu-
nfcated these proposals 10 the French
delegates before they were submitted to
the conference and We're led to believe
that the French delegates would support
the plan Had they believed otherwise
they would have reconsidered the ques-
ton of presenting the plan.
Ii is the opinion of many old delegates
that the French Government does not
desire the conference TO settle anything.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
Romantic Marriage OF yirginian.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. THE Rev.
w. II. Black. a clergyman employed in
the Pension Office. officiated at the cui-
mination of a singular romance yester-
day. George w. Arnold, a resident Of
Woodbridge, Va. aged fifty years. made
his appearance in the Pension Office about
noon and asked for minister OF the
Gospel.
Mr. Arnold was accompanied by a forty
year-old lady Miss Cecilia Nein, OF Cleve-
land, Ohio. The pair wanted TO get mar
ried.
MIR Black was called in and in the
presence Of a large crowd Of spectators
who assembled in the court and galleries
Of the Pension Office. Mr.. Arnold and Miss
Nein were made man and wife.
The couple departed from the Pension
Building amid the subdued acclamations
Of the spectatt RS. II appC ars from Mr.
Arnold's story that ne and Miss Nein
have been corresponding for some time
They exche nged photographs, but met for
the first time yesterday. This is Mr..
Arnolds third venture In matrimony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
MGR. SATOLLI'S MISSION.
Sole Representative of the Propaganda
and His Pow Is Absolute.

and His Pow Is Absolute.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE mission
Of Monsgnor Satolli to the United
States" said a distinguished official of
the Catholic Church, authorized to speak
as having authority. TO a representative
Of the United Press to-day. lis suffi-
ciently interesting in itself without it
being accredited with purposes not yet
contemplated 1t would probably sim
plyfy matters If you would state that
Monsignor Satoih occupies With reference
to the Catholic hierarchy here, the posi-
tion OF your supreme court with regard
to other courts His jurisdiction is ap-
pelant and final There is no appeal
from him to the Propaganda, because nc
represents the propaganda and IS clothed
with all their powers. This analogy will
appear more clear If you will state fur
ther that he is authorized TO form a
court, TO consist Of archbshops bishops
or priests, to sit in judgment with him,
ana that he will associate with himself
In the exercise OF his judicial functions
two other dignitarics Of the church. and
that this court will sit I'm Washington
city.
1T viii further explain matters to the
public, you will state" continued the
United Press informant that Monsignor
t'hhpills llhc NOhi supreme court, except
I'm most extraordinary cases. has only
appellate jurisdiction. Thus there is no
authority for the assertion that he is
going out 10 st. Louis TO adjust the trou-
bles in the ST. Louis and Dallas (Tcx)
dioceses. These matters have not reach
ed such a stage as to call for the adju-
dicauon Of the Ablegate. They must first
pass through the ordeal Of the diocesan
court, then the archdiocesan court and
then be brought before Monsgnor SatoIli
by appeal from the archidiocesan de-
cision. That stage has been reached by
the case Of DR.. McGiynn that is to say
he has sought his remedy before the
diocesan and archidiocesan courts, but
he has not taken the final step necessary
20 bring this matter before Monsignor
Satolli by appealing from the archidio-
cesan decision. Until Or. McGlynn takes
that step his case does not fall within
Monsignor SdtolIi's jurisdiction II rests
with Or. McGlynn 10 say whether he viii
tAtg ooprc4 ar nor %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
n TEST CASE DECIDED.
Rev. James G.. Hall Elected Member Of
the Provincial Elders, Board

WINSTON, N. c.. Dec. 7.-Special.-A
few weeks ago the Winston aldermen
passed a rigid ordinance forbidding the
erection or repairing OF wooden buildings
within 1000 feet OF the Court house
square. To-day II. T. Reynolds tested
the legality OF the ordinance, IN that II
forbade him repairing a large tobacco
warehouse. The case came up before
Judge Mcfver, who decided the ordinance
void on the ground that il gave the alder
men too much authority. The city took
an appeal to the supreme court.
At called session to-day Of the South
ern Moravian Synod held I'm Salem. Rev.
James E. Hail. of this county was elect
ed a member of the provincial elders
board to succeed Rev. Robert Lineback,
deceased. The board is composed Of three
members. Bishop Rondthaler is presi-
dent Of It,
Rev. L. G.. Broughton. of the Winston
Broad-street Baptist church, announces
to-day that he will not accept the fiat
tering call extended him by the North
Danville CVa.) Bapusts TO succeed their
lamented pastor. Rev. John r. Moffett,
murdered a few weeks ago
The Salem Peoples Press. among the
oldest weekly papers I'm the State, was
purchased to-day by w. +. Burbank. OF
Winston, OF the Daily and Weekly Senti-
mel. The Press was established In 1877,
and will now be merged into the Weekly
Sentinel.
The Blue Ridge Mountains north OF
Winston are on fire, and IL is feared that
great damage will be done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
wrArHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. 7.-yirginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina: oc-
casional rain, brisk southerly TO southwest
erly winds, cooler in western portions ef
the Caroiinas.
Weather Conditions. storm has
moved slowly northeastward, with Increased
intensity 1t has been accompanied ~
rain in the eastern half and snow on the
western side; heavy southwesteriy gales
In the lower Ohio Valley, easteriy gales
over Lakes Michigan and Hurcn and high
northwesserly winds IN the lower Missouri
Valley The temperature Is above the nor
NAL east OF the Mississippi river, being
highest in the Ohio Valley and over Lake
Erie, where the excess Is about 20 degrees.
The temperature Is slightly below the nor
NAL west Of the Mississippi river. The
storm viii probably move northeastward
over Lake Huron into the y. Lawrence
Valley during Thursday, with dangerous
southwest and west gales over the lake
regions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

this morning and Is visiting the Virginia
delegation.
The following postoffice changes were
made to-day:
Nirginia--S. NJ. Woods az Fort Defiance.
Augusta county, vice ]. l.. Whitsen; Nir-
gle Ayler at Haywood, Madison county.
vice B. j. Hall; .. D. Flaherty at Roaring
Run, Botetourt county, vice Fannie o.
Flaherty; l.. Y. Hughes at Tim, Patrick
county. vice Mary J. King. deceased; w.
r. Reynolds at Trinity. Botetourt county,
vice J. A. Reynolds. resigned.
The following pension certificates were
hsucd to-day:
Nirgnia-Originai, Villa II. Wiley.
George w. Davis, Robert Hunley. Henry
Green; additional Robert Ballard; origi-
nal widow, Jane Wagner.
North Carolina--Original. Joseph G..
Mizell, Lewis Moore, Noah Williams,
Glasco Williams. IL. L. w.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
THE BOUNDARY CONFERENCE.
Both the Nirginians and the Maryianders
Present Their Proposals.

WASHINGTON, -. c., Dec. Especial.
The Virginia and Maryland Legislative
Committees on the Boundary Question
met this morning at the Ebbitt House.
Senator Blackstone, of Accouec county.
read the proposal Of the Virginians re-
lative TO the boundaries In the Pocomoke
river and Sound. There were many legal
ps ints involved, and MIR. Blackstone WAS
warmly congratulated by both delegations
on the excellence and conciseness Of hts
Conclusions.
Senator Hayes Of Baltimore, read the
Maryland proposals. and both Will be
taken under consideration by the joint
committee for subsequent action.
Captain Chambers of the Virginia dele
cation, presented a rough draft OF bill
designed i'm the interests Of oyster culiins.
The delegations desire that a similar law
should exist I'm both States, and con-
clusions will be reached on the basis OK
the suggestions of Captain Chambers.
The conference will be continued to-mor-
morrow, and possible a day longer.
H l., w
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
MR.. HARRITY UNWELL.
He Could Tell Nothing About the CieVe-
land Inauguration Trouble.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. ma
tionaI Chairman Harrity was at his office,
in the Equitable Trust building, to-day,
where he was visited by number Of
Democratic politicians. When asked
about the trouble between the committees
at Washington over the arrangements for
the Inauguration of Presideut-elect Cleve-
land he said:
Since my return from Washington l
have been too unwell to give 1t any con-
sideratiOn. ] was not out Of the house
yesterday and came down to-day against
the directions of my physicians."
Mr.. Harrity was evidently considerably
under the weather, and when seen at his
office was wearing his overcoat, He stated
that there had been no political deYel-
opments of public interest, and that
nothing could be said at this time about
Mr.. Clevelands Cabinet
This afternoon he went to Harrison
burg, where he VIII discharge his duties
as secretary OF the Commonwealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
COUPON CASES IN PETERsBU URG.
4 Large Number of Jurors summoned.
The Coupon Tenders So Far Successful.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. Especial
The Circuit Court OF Petersburg. Judge
b. a. Hancock presiding. was engaged to-
day from 10 o'clock A. NJ. until 2:30 o'clock
Z. NJ In the trial Of twenty-eight coupon
cases. Between three hundred anu four
hundred Of our citizens representing all
branches of business were summoned as
jurors. About four hundred more jurors
will be summoned for tomorrow. Judge
Hancock announced from the bench that
all jurors who were in attendance would
be treated in such way as to maintain
the dignity of the court There were only
one or two instances In which counsel
for the State raised questions Of law
in the cases tried to-day. The cases dis
posed Of were all decided In favor Of the
coupon tenders. The cost Of the trial OF
each case is $l7.05. OF this amount $l2
has to be paid by the city Of Petersburg,
and the remainder by the coupon tenders
There are ll2 cases to be heard at this
term Of the court. The petitioners are
represented by Colonel r. l.. Maury of
Richmond aud w. +. McRae, of Peters
burg. Judge w II. Mann, Of Nottoway
county, represents the Commonwealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
George T.. BabeT, Formerly n Citizen Of
Norfolk, Found Dead i'm Chicago.

Norfolk, Found Dead in Chicago.
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 7.-Special-
Mayor A. b. Cooke received last night
a telegram from Charles A. Hutchinson,
Of Chicago. announcing the death OF
George j.. Baber, a former citizen of this
city. Mr.. Baber was the son of Rev. Mr..
Baber. of Indian Springs West Va. He
came TO this city several months ago
and engaged in the produce business He
closed out his business here and went to
Chicago. a telegram says he was found
dead on the floor of his room at the board
ing house. Asleep in bed was woman
with whom he has been living with for
two weeks as his wife. The woman was
placed under arrest but refused 10 give
her identity. In his clothes was found
three checks OF 81 900 each, number Of
smaller checks and some cash, n gold
watch and chain, also fire insurance poll
cies for property In this city. His bank
book showed a large account at the Nor
folk National Bank. Charles Hutchinson,
a real estate agent said at the inquest
that he had known the deceased for
twenty years, and that he did not drink
Il IS claimed that on Sunday night the
house, No. 453 Wabash avenue, was filed
with gas, which was traced to Babers
room, the same evening the woman was
seen to throw glass out Of the window.
The police win hold the mysterious
woman. Baber was well-knowB here and
highly respected Until recently he did
q wholesale fruit business at ii and l5,
Roanoke dock. He was about thirty-five
Years of age
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
The Centrnl's REORGANIZATION.

NEW YORK. Dec. I'm the matter OF
the Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany OF Georgia fun conferences having
been held between the committees APP
pointed and the receiver and counsel for
both sides. a plan OF reorganization OF
the system has been agreed upon, the
details of which will be soon published
This plan will make stocks and securi-
ties Of greater value than present quota
tions. and contempiates the putting Of
the road In a good physical condition.
and the whole system on sound financial
basis President Conner and the COM
raitsee leave for home tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
Our Financial Problem.

WASHINGTON Dec. THE House
Committee on Appropriations has taken
the initiative in the diiiicnlt financial
problem that confronts II by calling on
the Secretary Of The Treasury for all
estimates of probable deficiencies under
the Government, so that the committee
may be able to ascertain the true condi~
ton Of the Treasury and be guided ac-
cordingIy in making its appropriations
for the coming fiscal year. These esti-
mates are also desired that the commit
tee may begin at once the preparation
Of its Urgent Deficiency bill, and II Is
probable that the bin will be submitted
70 the House next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

DIR. Smith Says God Did Not Intend Them
TO he without Error.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 7.-At the morning
session OF the Presbytery Or. Smith re-
sumed his defense.
He said that Il was not the inten-
ton OF God 20 give absolute inerrancy
of words to the Scriptures else care
would have been taken TO have the Lords
prayer, for instance. In exactly the same
words In both places where IL Is quoted.
He gave other Instances or the failure Of
two accounts OF the same thing TO agree
In verbal form.
Then, again. where writer's OF the New
Testament quote the Ola they DO not
always do II correctly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

By the Rappahannock Valley Agricultural
and Mechanical Society.


FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Dec. t.
speciai.-The Rappahannock Valley Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society. OF this
city. has elected the following officers Tor
the ensuing year: s. Wexford Coron,
president; Captain s. j. Quinn, secretary
and treasurer Board Of Directors-S.
Wexford Corbin. 5. J. Quinn, c. IL. Pier
son. NJ b. Rowe n. p. Rowe, Jr, T.. D.
Cole. T. McCracken, L. o. Magrath,
Oliver Eastburn. DIR. c. b. Morton. x. X.
CHARTERS. j. r. Coleman. Jr., j. j. Sale,
=. Goldsmith, Charles Wallace. A. nj.
Garner, Powhatan Moncure, @. w. Shep-
herd. z. NJ. Honey. st. George Il. Fitz-
hugh.
A large number Of sportsmen from the
North have arrived here this week with
their dogs and other necessary equip
ments, and are enjoying the hunting facil-
tiles enjoyed by this section, The woods
are fairly alive with squirrels, Wild tur-
key and other game.
Mr.. C. w. Rouse. prominent young
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
Greenway-Smiti.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Dec. Especial.
At Auburn Hin, the residence of Mr..
j. Massie Smith, near Shadwell. his
daughter, Miss Nellie Timberlake Smith,
was married to MIR. Jack X. Greenway,
Of Richmond, at / o'clock to-day, by the
Rev. John B. Turpin. They took the af-
ternoon train for the North.
The report that Professor John =.
Minor, of the University. is very i'll, is
without foundation. He is lecturing TO his
classes daily.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08

HOT SPRINGS. ARK. Dec. 7.--United
States Senator Gibson still continues to
hover between life and death. To-day
there was no decided change In his con-
dition. and Il Is regarded as but aues-
ticn OF time 10 the end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
P4CE-G UERR4NT.

The Marriage In Danville OF a Nephow Oh
Mr.. James Il. Pace, of Richmond.
DANVILLE. VA, Dec. 7.-Special.-At
1880 this morning Miss Mamma Guerrant,
daughter of Mr.. b. Guerrant. Of this city,
was united in marriage with air. jim II.
Pace, of Bedford county. The ceremony
took place at Mount Vernon church, and
was performed by Rev. J. s. Hunter.
The groom is a son of Mr.. John y. Pace,
OF this city, and nephew OF James Is.
Pace, OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-08
Cost of Registering Letters Rednced.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Post
Office Department has issued af order re-
nucing the fee for registering mail mat
ter from 10 10 cents. 10 take effect jan
uary list next.