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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
REAPPoINrING PRESIDING ELDERs
The Baltimore Conference by Large Ma
iority Opposes 1t.

BALTIMORE. March S.-The Baltimore Con-
ference Of tho Methodist Episcopal Church
this morning passed the following resolution.
which was offered by Rey. W. G.. Herbert
and seconded by Rev. Page Muburn:
Whereas the Maryland State Temperance
Alliance has prepared and submitted 20 the
present Legislature. and are urging lts pas
sage. "a general local option law for the state
OF Maryland. and whereas we believe such a
measure is wise aud under It's provisl on the
cause of temperance may be advanced,
Resolved. That we ask tho passage OF the
measure dc.
Then came up q resolution, offered by Rev.
b. f. Garrison. of Hertford-ayenue church.
this city and signed by a large number OF the
ministers. which created quite stir. This
resolution requested that no one who had
ever been appointed presiding elder should
again be appointed.
Bishop Foster said he thought it was out of
place 70 offer such a resolution. even though
il appeared 10 be signed by 80 many men,
bers Rev. {. III. Richardson supported the
resolution. saying that the bishop should
bear in mind that such resolution must
he deep-seated in the minds of the con-
ference or the petition would not have
been signed numerously. He made humor-
Gus parody on Tennyson's charge OF the
LIGHT Brigade at Balaklaya, saying, j re-
ceived nineteen immortal votes rs delegate
10 the general conference"-a remarkable
tbing as he had never been presiding elder.
lie said. Elders 10 the right of them.
elders 10 the left Of them, elders in front of
them rallied and thundered. stOrmed az with
shot and shell. defyng elders and book
AGENTS the immortal nineteen voted for me.
Re generous, Mr.. President. and recognize
That we are indeed brothers"
Some stirring speeches were made on the
subject Rev. b. +. Clarkson said that he
could not see how it could be considered the
interference with the prvrOgatiyes OF any man.
he cited a case where he claimed that lt was
said that he and fourteen others were moved
from their places to accommodate one man
and 10 accommodate a rich iayman. which
lavman is. now IN the Protestant Episcopal
Church
Speeches in favor Of the resolution were
made by Rev. W. L. ID. GLENN, Rev. Thomas
Cornelius. Rev. Z. 0. Eldridge, Rev. A }.
Gill. DIR. ID. n. Carroll and others.
Speeches against the resolution were made
by Dr. John Lanahan. Rev. Joel Brown and
others.
Ona show of hands tho resolution petl-
tioning against tho appointment OF former
presiding elders 10 that Office was carried by
vote of l0l 10 50.
The conference then conducted ITS annual
memorial service. commencing with the hymn.
"Asleep in Jesus" The conference holds an
afternoon session. Stewards reported at noon.
liz il not thought that the conference will
adjourn tonight. There appears 10 be con-
siderable doubt AS to appointments. and there
is much work going on TO influence them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Thinks From west vIrcinia.

WAsHINGToN. March s.-The following let
ter was received this morning from Governor
Fleming. of West Virginia. by the National
Association of Democratic Clubs IN response
10 the letter sent him presenting the portrait
of Senator Faulkner.
State of West Virginia. Executive Depart
ment. Charleston. February 20, ls32-hon
Chauncy +. Black. Washington. ID. c.:
Dear Sir have your letter Of the Goth. in
forming me of tho presentation % this State
If a portrait Of Senator Charles James faulk-
ner by gentlemen connected with the Ma
tional Association of Democratic Clubs. The
portrait reached me to-day. On behalf Of
the people OF this State / accept this splendid
portrait and desire to express their apprecla-
tion of the gift coming from a source SO dis
tnguished and prompted by reason of the
valuable and important services OF Senator
Faulkner 10 the country.
Very respectfully yours.
A. b. FlEsnSG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March s.-The ar
rangements for the funeral of Rev. John w.
Kendall OF kentucky who died at his resi-
dence in this city last night. have been COM
pleted. Brief services conducted by Rev. Or.
Milburn. chaplain of the House Will be held
at the residence of the deceased member at
l215 O'CLOCK tomorrow After tho
services the remains will be conducted t. the
depot. accompanied by the congressional COM
mittee. his wife and son. and placed IN the
special car. IN which they will be conducted
to MooreLead, Ky.hIhe train Will leave Wash
inrtOn at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Arother schooner Goes Down.

LEWIS. DEL. March s.-William A. Pride,
assistant 10 Captain G. w. Johnston. sub
marine diver and contractor, arrived here
last night and reports the loss OF the schooner
Union. of Chincoteague. which was chartered
by Captain Johnston TO be used in blowing
up a wreck off Hog Island. va. On Friday
morning last as the vessel was attempting to
90 over the bar at Hog Island, she was driven
ashore by heavy sea and began going TO
pieces. All on board was rescued by the
Hog Island life station crew IN charge of
CAPTAIN Johnston. Six hundred pounds Of
dynamite and some living gear were lost with
the Nessal-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Tho senate.

Mr.. Stanford of California. introduced a
bill TO make the duty on opium IS pound.
Mr.. Morgan resolution 10 reopen the Idaho
contested election case was called up and laid
aside until the Senator from Oregon. Mr..
Mitchell. returned 20 the city.
Tho Sonato took mp bills on the calendar
and passed the following among others: To
prohibit tho sale of firearms and ammunition
20 Indians on the reservations. To reimburse
Maior-General Clay Goodloe. paymaster
United states Marine Corps, s. 800 stolen by
bis clerk, who afterwards committed suicide.
keimburslng T23l,125 TO certain tax payers
sor conmisslons pad on internal revenue
stamps printed from private dies. To author
iZe the con, tiuctOn OF Jettles, piers and
Dreakwaters at private expense az the mouth
o. Ropes Pass. in tho Gulf OF Mexico. III the
State Of Texas.
AZ , 7. NJ. the consideration Of the un-
hnlshed business, tho Pure Food bill. was re-
sumed. The vote to strike out sections seven
and eight requiring the furnishing of samples
lot analysis and providing penalties for non
comphauce which was pending yesterday.
when no quorum voted, was again taken and
the motion was lost nineteen yeas thirty-one
nays. Gn motion of Mr.. COckrell the Senate
struck out the section providing that in prose-
cuuons Tor violations of this act. proof OF the
act done should be held % imply knowl-
edge and intent unless such knOwl-
Mr.. Morgan proposed en- additional
section to the effect that any article Of food
or drink, aduterated. within the meaning OF
this act. when In transit in the original pack
AGO from one State 10 another should be
liable 90 be proceeded against IN the United
States district courts and seized for cOnhsca-
cation by process of libel. and if such arti-
cles should be condemned as aduterated it
should then be sold and the proceeds COW
cred I'm 20 the treasury of the United States.
No objection was made 10 this amendment
and it was adopted by viva voce vote.
At 315. on motion Of Mr. Sherman. char
man Of the Committee on Foreign Relations,
the Senate went into executive session, leaving
the Pure Food bill still unfinished.
At 425 the doors were opened, and the
death of CONGRESSMAN Kendall was an
nounced On motion of Mr.. Blackburn the
Senate appointed the customary committee
TO take acton on bis death and adjourned till
tomorrow out of respect 10 his memory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
The Old Folks Wouldn't Relont.

PrrrsBuRG, Pa. March s.-The announce
mont Of the secret marriage Of Ernest Wake
field, q young clerk. and Miss Ida Jones
CLARK daughter Of DR.. II. II. Clark. the we'll
known physician and iron manufacturer has
been made. Wakefield and Miss Clark met
last summer and the couple fell in love. Last
Friday the Young couple went to Allegheny,
where they were married. After the cere-
mony they went TO the Clark residence,
where thoy hoped to be forgiven and ex-
tended the usual blessings. Mr.. Clark flew
into great rage. He drew up check for
$4,000. which he gave to Wakefield. telling
him TO take it and his daughter and never re-
turn to Pittsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Settling the HotchIsiss suit

BRIDGEPoBT. Conn, March s.-The famous
Hotchkiss suit. which has been in the courts
for the past half dozen years. has been set
fled out of court. The fact was not made
known until yesterday. The suit grew out
Of the settlement of the Sl2, ,OOO, 600 estate of
the late Benjamin Berkely Hotchkiss, the
inventor OF the well-known gun of that
tias in the suit were Charles A. Hotchkiss
and bis wife. Anna NJ. Hotchkiss. of this
c,tv and the defendants were Frederick A.
Uctchkiss of Sharon. Conn, and Dwight
Hotchkiss and Dotha A. McKelyey of this
citv. The offer OF settlement came from the
defendants. A large portion OF the great
estate was given up by the other side
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

WAsHNGTov. March s.-General Schofeld
commander-in-chief of the army of the
United States, had narrow escape from
death this morning. He was on his way to
his Office in the War Department, and the
carriage had lust entered the executive
avenue, when it was run into by a delivery
wagon of the American Express Company
and overturned The General was some
what bruised by the fall. but was able to pro-
ceed 10 his Office and was at his desk as
usual during the morning. 1t was "a very
narrow escape. however, and 1t was only by
the display of courage. GOODNESS and good
Judgment by the coachman that a fatal re-
suit was averted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
PRICE TWO CENTS

home. 26l7 Wabash avenue. Two years ago
Williams invented n method OF making
paper twine and sold to the Deering Company
the right to use his invention for tho manu-
facture of binding twine. IL is alleged that
Williams then endeayored TO form stock
company for the manufacture of twine for
other purposes. but was continually
harassed and circumyented in bis efforts by
the agents of the National Cordago Com
panv. who. il is said. succeeded in breaking
up every plan he formed Tor the establish
ment of a twlne manufacturing plant. For
two years williams fought agangt over
whelming odds and gradually grew moro and
more despondent. until during the last few
which rapidly secured firmer hold on him
until last night he was almost ravins ma
mac
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
YOUNG RAUM'S RESIGNATION.
Judge Chandler Tells About IL Before th'
Investigating Committee.

Judge Chandler Tells About IL Before the
Investigating Committee.
WAsuINGToN, d. c., March s.-The special
pension investigating committee of the House
convened at u o'clock to-day and proceeded
with its examination Of witnesses Assistant
Secretary Chandler. of the Interior Depart
ment. was the first witness. After telling the
conmittee of his official relations with the
Interior Department. tho resignation or young
Pam was brought up and his connection in
tha matter was explained TO the committee.
A. the reouest of Dir. Enloe, Judge
chandler told the committee what he
lne1V in regard 10 the S1Z conscience
fnnd. He said that George II. Harries,
a renorter OH the Evening Star, tod him
ahont the incident and said that he was going
to nublsh il. After a consultation with Sec
retsrv Bussey Mr.. Harrles was prevailed
- IN rive the name OF his informant, 10
phald in confdance Under this agreement
- narne was given. and IN the Information
several pension Office employees were sent for
and examined. .,n,, ~ -
clerk OF the department, was in possession OF
vonng Kaums resignation. which was being
Iald ON condition. He then sent for the re-
signatjon and accepted 1t. Judge Chandler
said ne had never received charges about
voung Raum receiving money tor illegal
transactions.
Mr.. Enloe asked witness if be knew of any
one in the Pension Office who was interested
in the Refrigerating Company. Judge Chand-
Ter said that all he &new in regard TO the
matter was what he read in the newspapers.
He never knew OF any one nor did he have
anv conversation with General Bussey on the
subject. lie was not familiar with the case
OF the men who were discharged from the
Pension Bureau for giving information 10 the
newspapers. He had never examined into
tho order issued. which was known as the
completed files order, consequently did not
know its effect nor anything about Attorney
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Prohihitionlsts in Session.

GRAND Forks. n. D., March s.-The State
Prohibition Convention met this morning
Tho independent forces attempted TO
capture the convention, but after sharp
fight withdrew leaving the convention to
carry out its own plans Out of six members
o. the State central committee. four are fully
identified with the Alliance party. a contest
resulted over q resolution declaring that the
prohibition question WAS the paramount one
of the hour and pledging the slgners 10 sup
port the National Prohibition party nominee
and its principles This the four refused to
sign. and finally they were forced out. A
committee was named to select tho delegates
and the convention took recess.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
An SLID down i ROPE.
Narrow Escape Of Prot. Copeland the Scotch
Astronomer. and His Family.

narrow Escape OF Brof. topeland the ccot'n
Astronomer, and His Family.
EDNBURGH, March s.-A fire broke out last
night in the residence of Prof. Ralph Cope
land who occupies tho chair of practical
astronomy in Edinburgh University. The
flames spread with startling rapidity.
The professors family and himself
were all osleep when fire broke out
and were only awakened when their bed
rooms became filled with a dense, sufiocating
smoke. Finding all escape by the stairways
cut off the professor gathered oil the MEM
bers of his household in his bed room. which
was on one of the upper floors. and here, rs
quickly as possible. rope was made by
twisting sheets and blankets aud tying the
ends together.
Down this rope everybody in the house de-
scended 10 the ground in safety but they had
a very narrow escape Besides his professor
ship in the University Professor Copeland -
astronomer royal for Scotland. and n his
house was large and exceedingly valuable
library of astronomical works. which had
been bequeathed to the nation by the Earl Of
Crawford and Balcaras These books were
saved, though they were damaged by water.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
A Costly Revenge.

F1oRFvcY, 8. c.. March s.-Tom Talbert.
machinist. suspected Charles Berrenger, one
~ Tho nanagers of the Central Hotel. OF ruin
ino his daughter. and cowhided him on Sat
nrday. Yesterday he met the Berringer
brothers Charles and b. H.. and the trouble
WAS renewed. Blows were exchanged and
Tabert was shot
Talbert is said to have been the father Of
tbe international Order of Machinists. and was
AT one time it, national president. The Ber-
ringers. both young men. are IN JAN. feeing
runs high and the Jail 10 guarded. as Al out
break is expected,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
House Of Representatives.

In his prayer this morning the chaplain feel
ingy alluded TO the sudden death yesterday
OF Hon. John W. Kendall representative from
Kentucky.
After the reading Of yesterdays Journal
Mr.. McMillin. of Tennessee, gave notice that
the Ways and Means Committee bad in
structed him 10 ask consideration tomorrow
of the tariff question. lie gave notice that he
would then call up the Free Wool bill.
Mr.. McCreary. of Kentucky announced
tho death of his late colleague, Hon. John W.
Kendall and offered a resolution that the
House adjourn in respect TO his memory,
which was adopted. The Speaker then an
nounced the following committee TO accom-
panv the remains 10 Mr.. Kcndall's home at
West Liberty, Ky: Mr.. Paynter of Kentucky,
Mr. Mansur of Missouri. Mr.. Amerman of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Bailey of Texas. Mr..
Owens of Ohio. Mr. Wilson of Kentucky. Mr.
Belknap of Michigan. The committee will
leave at 2 o'clock tomorrow The House
then adjourned until tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
DREW THE COLOR LINE.
A Negro Pugulist Refused Accommodations
at Leading Buffalo Hotel.

BUFFALO, y. Y. March s.-The color line
was drawn against George Dixon, the cham
plon bantam weight at the Hotel Genesee yes
terday. but was afterward removed. Dixon
and his manager. ORourke. arrived
here Sunday night They went 10 q
leading hotel. and repairing to the dining
room. had their supper They did the same
thing yesterday morning. but during the fore
noon they were apprlsed that Dixon would
not be allowed in the dining room thereafter
When they went TO dinner Dixon was told by
the head waiter that he had orders not to
allow the colored pugiist TO eat IN the pubic
dining room. as a guest had objected.
Menarer O'ROuke had an excited confer
ence with the manager Of the hotel the out
come Of which was that the ban upon Dixon
was removed. Dixon and O'Rouke were very
indignant over the affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Denied Herr Mancho's Appeal.

BERLIN. March s.-The Supreme Court OF
the German Empire at Leipslc has denied the
appeal of Herr Mancho. sentenced 10 nine
months imprisonment in October last for the
embezzloment of funds in connection with
the sale o. imperial and royal decorations.
Herr Mancho WAS formerly chief OF the civil
cabinet of the Emperor William J., and rs
such accepted the brbes for his services IN
procuring titles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
New Philadelphia Club.

PHILADELPHIA. March SIN all lkeli-
hood there will be two clubs in Philadelphia
the coming season. and both will play Mt ths
grounds of the Philadelphia League Cino
and under the national agreement.
Some time ago some Philadelphia capitalists
bought in the original Athletic charter at
judgment sale and Immediately proceeded 10
ton. which received its legal papers to-day.
has been capitalized at $4,000. The new cluo
will enter the Eastern League. which Will
organize at its rooms tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Starving People Nearer Than Russia

LONDON. March s.-Lord Mayor Evahs mas
issued an appeal to the pnonc land 10 Usn".l ow ~
inc TO the severity Of tho winter: the storms,
which have interfered with the fisheries ana
from othe- causes there is widespread desti-
tuition on the island and many iamiilss arc
without the necessities OF life. LORD Mayor
Evans advises that contributions be sent %
Sir William WhiteMay, premier OF tpe nlAno.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
nolt,more,s Appeal to Congress.

BALTIMORE, March s.--The board Of trade
has adopted these resolutions: That the
free coinage bill is dangerous TO the best in-
terests of the country and that our represen-
tatives in Congress be requested to oppose
the bill
In view of the grounding on March I'd Of
the steamship Alma in the channel IN An
effort TO avoid collision with bay schooner.
our representatives in Congress DO requested
to urge the passage of the bill now before
that body regulating tho rights OF way by
vessels within the limits Of the channel"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

WAsH1vGroS, March S-The Treasury De-
partment has decided in regard 20 the re-
weighing of tobacco withdrawn from bonded
warehouses for transportation that all mer-
chandise Withdrawn from warehouses must
Ie weighed. unless q special waiver of such
weights appears in writing upon the with
drawal entry. But no re-weighing can be
had upon a Withdrawal from warehouse it
being held that the right to the weighing Of
merchandise is exhausted by the first with
1rQVol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
English Industrial Glasses Oppose War.

LONDON. March 8.-William Randall Gre
mer. member IF Parliament for Shoreditch.
has written "A letter stating that petitions will
shortly be presented to Parliament signed by
200 600 members of the industrial organlza-
tions and others in favor Of the arbitration of
all disputes between Great Britain and the
Iruitel Ctatoa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

LoNDov, March s-The Grand Duke of
Hesse is in a comatose condition. His death
is now but question of hours The holr to
the throne is at his bedside aud Queen Vic
toria is kept informed every few hours of the
Grand Dukes condition. The Grand Duke
is sinking fast. Besides being unconscious
there is choking in his thsoat and death
seems imminent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
Town and Gown Row in France.

PARIS. March S.-The townspeople Of Guig-
non. near Versailles. were attacked last night
by about 100 students of the agricultural col
lege at that place. The rioters assaulted
many Of the people aud did considerable
damage TO dwellings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
MIR. Springer Improving.

WASHINGTON, March s.-The Improvement
reported in Mr. Sprnger's condition at noon
to-day continues tonight. The erysipeas is
disappearing and his cough has entirely gone
No bad results in the patients condition are
looked for tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
suppre.slng DI.LurbLng LLlerature in ChIna.

LONDON, March 81 dispatch from
Shanghai to the Times says 1t is re-
ported that the publishers OF the anti
foreign literature IN Chang-Sha, in the
province of Human. have been arrested
and the blocks from which the attacks
upon foreigners were printed destroyed. 1t
is added that the placards prohibiting the
printing OF circulating of the literature have
been posted by the Government. Chou
Sam. the leader of the anti-foreign element.
only escaped arrest on the plea of sickness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

TRENTON. \. j.. March s.-Chof Justice
Beasley announced this afternoon that he and
Judge Van Sickle. representing the supreme
court, had decided TO grant a new trial to
Francis Lingo. the negro convicted at Cam-
den of numbering Mrs. Miller.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
sWEDEH,S KING MY CONE.
aspects of n Royal visitor to the Chicago

Prospects Of n Royal Visitor to the Chicago
Fair.
CHICAGO, March s.-The King of Sweden
has written a letter intimating that he may
visit the Worlds Fair at Chicago in person.
The communication was read last night by
President Bonney. of the Worlds Congress
Auxiliary. The projected visit IS as yet a
mere suggestion, and. Of course. Is subject
to numberless contingencies. II he comes
the King will preside over some Literary or
scientific congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

NFw YORK. March S.-The steamship Rossi,
which arrived here this morning from santos.
Brazil. was detained at quarantine. Yellow
fever broke out among the crew while at
Santos and the first mate. engineer aad one OF
the seamen died.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
iished 70 Hager's, Lincoln county. from


Among tho patents issued for last week
were the following. North Carolina Amos G..
and J. G. Cox and j. Il. Carroll. Wnterville.
plow harness. Joseph B. Underwood, Fayette-
vile. cigarette machine.
a bill was introduced in the Senate to-day
TO pay William Webster, of Maine, a ,2Os6 81
for building and maintaining wharf in the
military district Of Virginia under contract
with the Quartermaster's Department during
the war
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09
..rr rl.rarck wound Onlv speaIs.u

BERLIN March 8.-The Hamburger Mach
richten SAYS that if Prince Bismarck should
make public the manner IN which the Guelph
fund had been applied those persons attack
ing him would experience an unpleasant sur
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-09

WAsH1NoroN. March s-Dr. Hyatt. Secre
tarv Blaines physician, stated tonight that
there had been no change IN the patent 8 CON
dition since Yesterday: he said. however, that
he looked for favorable turn tomorrow.