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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
THE PREsBYrERIAN Assembly.
Reports of Committees on the Work OF
the Church.


MACON, GA. May 26.-special-The
assembly met at o'clock last evening,
and continued its work on the report OF
the standing committee Of foreign mis-
sions. The report recommends the re-
election of the same executive committee
The report upon the whole was encour-
aging. The standing committee consid-
cred the request by the Greek church at
Noio, Macedonia, asking that the church
property at that place be turned over 10
them. The committee was opposed TO
granting this request This elected much
debate Dr. MurklanG made a speech
urging the assembly to turn the property
over. Rev. T. r. Sampson, of North
Carolina, formerly missionary 20
Greece, was given the floor 10 explain
the affairs OF the church. and thought IT
would be unwise under the circumstances
to grant the request of the Greek church.
The report of the standing committee
was adopted DR.. Murkland spoke on the
finances Of the committee Of foreign mis-
sions. He thought the expenses In man
aging the work too great. and halt
should be called as the expenses had in
creased from 5000 10 nearly $4,000. The
speech created a stir IN the assembly
Or. Houston replied. giving reasons why
the expenses Of the committee had in
creased.
This morning at 9 o'clock the assembly
resumed the discussion on the foreign
mission report The standing committee
did not recommend the acceptance or Or.
Houston's resignation. substitute was
offered. proposing to accept the resigna-
tlon Of the secretary, which was adopted.
There was a strong vote, however against
it's adoption. DR.. Houston has been an
efficient officer for a number OF years,
and has given general satisfaction. He
expects to return 10 China as a mission
ary. IL is not yet known who will be
chosen TO succeed him. The name Of
Rev. n. NJ Woods. OF Memphis. has
been mentioned I'm this connection.
The report OF the ctandir committee
on the cyangelization Of the -clOred peo-
pie was read and adopted. Rev A. l..
Phillips IS continued as secretary to-
gethcr with the same executive commit
tee. The report OF he committee was not
encouraging. The churches OF the 'ss mn
bly, are urged 10 raise for this object
during the year the sum Of $1,000.
Rev Ii. NJ. White, -. d.. chairman
staining committee on young peoples
societies, made his report. Rev. j. II.
Herndon brought In a minority report,
which looks more to the encouragement
OF the young peoples societies. This sub
iect will likely bring out "a heated discus
sion. as some Of the members of the body
arc known to be opposed to any society
which allows women 10 speak In the
churches.
MANY OF the assembly, on the other
hand. are greatly in favor of the Chris
tian Endeavor society movement. and
they will make a fight for II. II Is not
known when the assembly will adjourn.
hut IL Is scarcely probable that an ad-
iournment will be reached before to-
morrow afternoon. Many Of the ministers
will remain over the Sabbath In Macon.
and some OF them will occupy the va
rious pulpits.
The assembly, BY strong yetA, dar J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
Two Important Decisions.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 26.-The
court OF claims to-day rendered two inn
portant decisions in the cases Of Joseph
c. Daniels. Jr., aud NJ B. Welborn,
against the United states and the Creek
nation.
These two cases were argued by AS
sistant Attorney General Colby, on be-
half Of the Government and the Indians.
and by Messrs. Yale, Earl and Pugh, for
the claimants. and We're submitted as
test cases.
They involved I'm themselves only about
eight or ten thousand dollars, but ind-
rectly affect the settlement OF 1908 claims,
aggregatlng s1257O00, for Indian depre-
dations arising out OF the Creek war.
The court found for the Government and
Indians in all material points. The case
will probably be appealed to the United
States Supreme Court.
The claims are mostly those OF citizens
OF Georgia and Alabama. Many OF the
original claimants are dead, and the suits
were brought I'm the name of the heirs
and administrators.
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Salem College Commencement.

WINSTON, n. c.. May 26.-Speciai.--
The nlnety-hrst annual commencement
OF Salem Female College, the oldest edu-
catlOnnl institution I'm the South, opsncd
tonight with a grand vocal concert under
the direction Of Miss Antoinette Tracy.
The exercises are being held In Moravian
church The building IL beautifully ilIu-
minated with electric lights and hand
somely decorated. The church was crowd
ed with patrons and friends OF the school
from various parts Of the Union. Pro-
gramme rendered tonight Is exceptionally
Interesting and highly creditable, showing
that music is aa important department Of
the old institution.
Tomorrow night will be "Elocution
Evening" and will be under the direction
OF Miss Andelaide Scriber. formerly OF
New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
BRADSTREET'S REPORT.
Tho Terminal Reorganization the Feature
Of the Week.

Of the Week.
NEW YORK, May 2e.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say:
Brighter weather West South and
Northwest has stimulated sales Of staples
in many lines. though the Increase IS
conspicuous rather through contrast with
the movement a few weeks ago than as
compared with one or two years aro
The comparative gain has been en-
phasized by a slight relaxation OF money
markets at the interior. but country hanks
continue 10 call on the East for funds
although their deposits I'm some instances
are again Increasing, and most OF them
decline TO extend loans freely. as they
are busy renewing paper when 1t falls
due.
The speculative stock market Is steady
and featureless on the existence Of a
heavy short interest I'm stocks and the
absence Of actively unfavorable develop-
ments Renewed confidence I'm the Lon
don market has aided In steadying prices
The Richmond Terminal reorganization
plan is the financial event OF the veek
1t is admitted that it's provisions are
made necessary by the circumstances. buf
the several cases Of selling by weak
holders have caused declines in the Sc
curities Of the system.
AT larger eastern centres trade IS of a
hand-tO-mouth character
There is q gain in demand and prices
for some grades Of iron.
Demand for bar iron at Pittsburg is
good, but prices are low. owing to COM
petition and sellers needs.
Charleston merchants regard trade there
as fair; local liduor dealers are moving
or preparing 10 close up, as the new Uouor
law is declared constitutional
There is an Improvement with tobbers
Of groceries at Atlanta, but other lines
are duh. Manufacturers have fair or
dcrs. Shoe and dry goods orders are
being placed by Birmingham travellers for
fan delivery, but merchants there are not
seeking to increase sales much. Business
mond. where collections are slow and the
banks exceptionally careful in discount
ing. There are a few increases In the
volume Of goods distributed from Rich
mond; and Memphis reports that high
water thus far has not materially af-
fected tributary trade. Business at New
Orleans is dull, owing TO fears Of dam
age by high water and higher rates
for money. Sugar crop reports are fav-
orable. A serious creyasse I'm the levees
will result I'm the overflow I'm n region
usually producing 5000 bales Of cotton.
There is strong demald from the inte-
ior for money at Galveston, where trade
generally is quiet.
Business is quiet at Louisville, with low
er prices FOR tobacco.
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nounces that hereafter he Will order all
repair work not only for the Pacific
station, but also for the vessels OF the
Asiatic station 10 be done at the Mare
Island navy-yari. Heretofore il has been
the practice of the department to order
the Asiatic vessels to proceed to the
Atlantic coast for repairs. but the report
Of Captain Matthews shows that the work
can really be more economically done at
Mare Island when the cost Of transporta-
tion IS taken into account.
Captain Matthews, also by direction Of
the Secretary, closely inspected the coast
defense vessel Monterey I'm view OF the
reports that her boilers had been ruined
on her trial trip. He found that there
was no basis for these reports, and that
the vessel was in excellent condition.
There were some small leaks in the tube
connections, but these were insignificant,
and were nothing more than are incident
to boilers Of ali types which have been
severely tested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
DUN q COMPAYY,S REVIEW.
A General Improvement in Trade During
the Week.

NEW YORK. May 26.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s weekly review of trade will say:
In two ways there has been quite gem
eral Improvement during the past week.
Better weather throughout most Of the
country has stimulated retail trade, and
the large distribution Of goods has made
the jobbing trade more active. Monetary
anXieties have curiOusly abated al many
widely separated points; large loans
solicited here a week or two ago 10 pro-
vide for extreme emergencies I'm different
cities have not been wanted, and threat
ening failures at several points have
passed without causing much disturbance.
Yet the conditions do not seem 10 have
changed materially. Gold IS still going
out and 100000 more are 10 be shipped
to-day. The Treasury reserve is again
reduced below the hundred million limit
The large demand for redlscounts and
advances by Western and Southern banks,
though considerably abated has been
greater than Eastern banks could wholly
meet. There Is no definite Improvement
I'm financial affairs abroad, and the pros
pect OF a continued outgo Of gold for
some time 20 come has not altered.
Speculative markets show comparatively
little activity. Cotton Is an eighth lower,
although the receipts have been smaller
ana the exports larger Than Tor the same
week last year. but the enormous stocks
I'm sight are not diminishing more than Is
usual at this season.
ST. Louis notes steady and satisfactory
jobbing and fair collections though
Southern planters are buying less meats
than usual, factors making very limited
advances. Business AT Nashville is i'm
proving and also at Savannah. but at
other points at the South business is
quiet, and at nearly ell collections are
slow and money somewhat close. Mobile
reports large shipments Of early vegetables
and New Orleans a bright outlook in
building trades, though the breaking OF
levees will seriously affect Northe
Louisiana
Imports are still large. the three weeks
In May exceeding last years by nearly
$500 600, but exports have somewhat in
creased, and for three weeks show a
slight gain.
Money on call is cheap and abundant
but loans on time for commercial needs
are yet made with some difficulty and
sparingly
The failures for the last week numbe'
for the United States, 2j9; Canada. H.
Total, Zi3. against 26l last week.
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WASHINGTON, y. C.. May 2G.-For
Virginia. Light showers. followed by fair
In the afternoon. cooler. winds becoinins
southwest.
Weather Conditions A trough " law
pressure extends from Arizona through
Arkansas 10 the Gulf OF ~. Lawrence.
Tho high pressure area of the South At
IantIc Coast has moved slightly east
ward. A second high pressure area Is
central over Wyoming Rain has fol-
len I'm the Ohio. Middle Mississippi and
Upper Missouri Valleys. the lake 70
gions and Southern New England. The
femperature has risen In the Missouri
Valley, Kansas and Colorado. 1T hns fallen
In the Northwest. the Ohio and the Mid
die Mississippi Valleys, the Middle At
lantic States and the southern New Eng
land.
The rivers are above tina daagsr line
Din feet and tenths).
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. City. so,
Falling Memphis. o.; Helena. toe;
vicksburg. 6.5.
stationary-orssnvills. "a; New o.
leans. 80 (.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
The Fair VIII Omen SUNDAY.

CHICAGO May 26.-At present It Is the
intention Of Director Of Works Burnham
10 shut down all machinery Sunday not
absolutely required for operating the Ex-
position plant. IL had not been decided
last night whether or not religious SER
vices will be held In the festival and
music halls. as has been proposed.
Superintendent Tucker. Of the depart
ment OF admissions and collections, who
is an enthusiastic Sunday opener, has al
ready ordered tickets for Sunday, and is
making preparations TO admit a big
crowd
CHICAGO. ILL, May 26.-The Fair will
surely be open next Sunday, IL being Inn
possible for the United States District
Attorney 10 prepare bill for ar injunc-
tion before that day.
The national commission has adjourned
until July lgt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
NEWS FROM 4snEyfLLE.
Destitute Colorrd Woman Found in -
Helpless Condition.


ASHEvILLE. N. c.. May @.-special.-
There was n small wreck on the Murphy
division Of the Western North Carolina
railroad yesterday. due 20 the breaking
of a freight car axle which did no harm.
however. except 10 cause delay OF
several hours To the north-bound train.
A woman by the name OF Garrett, who
has been recently deserted by her hus-
band, II Is alleged, came here from South
Carolina "A few days ago having neither
money nor friends, wandered about dur
Ing the day and slept under an old shed
near the depot at night Two or three
days ago she was found I'm a completely
helpless condition. She was too sick to
be moved, but charitably disposed per-
sons soon furnished all the assistance and
means Of comfort that were possible under
the circumstances. The case has excited
a great deal OF pity and comment. As
soon as the woman's condition permits
OF her removal she viii be properly cared
for.
The internal revenue collections yester-
day amounted 10 sl.7032g
The paving on north Main is nj stand
stll yet. because the bricks, which, II Is
saId were shipped from Tennessee last
Monday have not reached here.
Mcdowell county Is now in the throes
OF q prohibition campaign Present indi-
cations seem To point TO the success OF
the prohibition movement over there,
though II Is difficult To predict with any
confidence which side will win.
Isacc G.. Haskins OF Lexington, Ky.
has arrived I'm the city and Will take
charge OF the Christian church here,
which has been without a pastor nearly
two years now.
The colored people had what they called
jubilee concert in the new Institute
building last evening, In celebration OF
the completion OF the structure. which
was made possible by Mrs. Nanderbilts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
E1-SECRETARf FOSTER FAILED.
His Vast Business Interests Assigned 10
His Creditors.

FOSTORIA. o., May 2s-Ex- Secretary
Of the Treasury Charles Foster startled
the business world this morning by max
ing an assignment OF his vast business in
terests for the benefit Of his creditors.
His assignee Is j. b. GOrmlee. a promI-
nent banker Of Bucyrus, and a warm
friend OF Mr.. Foster The liabilities ara
given out by Mr. Foster as being 5000 OOO
and the assets about the same. He made
the assignment during the night. and the
papers were filed at Tihin by his attor-
ney.
AT an early hour this morning the bank
OF Foster & Company was closed on an
attachment for $500, I'm favor OF the
Isaac Harter Milling Company, and at
the same time the wholesale grocery
house Of Davis & Foster was closed by
an attachment for Sl.2OO ia favor of O.
I. Brown. The presence of the sheriff
was the first inkling many people had
that there was something wrong.
Foster gave to the public to-day n
statement Of the causes relative to his
failure. IL appears In this paragraph:
1T is only just 20 myself to say that
two things have caused my downfall: one
was neglect Of business occasioned by my
devotion to politics. and the other to an
overzealous desire TO build up Eos
toria."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
"Columbia saIuting the Nations,

CHICAGO, ILL, May 2G.-The Publish
ers' Association wound up it's session to-
night with a banquet The association
nimousy adopted a poem written by
j. ID. Lynch, of West Point, Miss. and
called Columbia Salutirg the Nations"
IL will be read for the first time at ;he
opening OF the next meeting Of the Ma
tional Editorial Association. in 1894, at
AsbUry Park.
Hcnors for Mr.. Lynch and his poem
wer. numerous to-day. for the Worlds
Fair commissioners also adopted II as a
national salutation. The poem, which IS
said 20 be Of decided merit. was first
accepted by the Worlds Fair committee
on ceremonies. and was 10 have been read
at the opening OF tn, Exposition on May
lst, but its length caused the committee
10 omit Il at the last moment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
NEWS or THE NAVY.
Two Revenue Cutters on for the seal
Islands.


Islands
WASHINGTON ID. c., May 26.-Lieu-
tenant w. p. Potter. who has been Ad-
miral Gherardi's flag lieutenant for the
past two years. has been assigned 20
similar duty with Acting-Rear Admiral
Erbon, commanding the European
station, instead Of Lieutenant Reammy,
who was originally selected for that duty
Secretary Herbert has selected Captain
Merrill Miller to command the Franklin,
and has issued an order assigning him 10
this duty. An order has also been issued
detaching Lieutenant Il. j. Drake from
ordnance duty at the Washington navy
yard, and detailing him to duty at the
Worlds Fair in connection with the
ordnance exhibit
\ telegram was received at the Treasury
Department to-day stating that the
revenue cutters Bear and Rush left Port
Townsend. Washington, to-day for the
seal Islands.
Secretary Herbert has given his ap-
proval TO the findings and recommenda-
tons made by Captain Matthews In the
report OF his inspection OF the Mare
island California; nayy-yards. The
Secretary Is gratiied al the nature OF the
report as IL enables him 10 carry out
a plan which he has cherished as in the
line OF economy. and as calculated to
build up the important naval interests
on the Pacific coast Captain Matthews
found that plant and equipment Of the
yard were of the first quality. and
capable OF doing repair work Of high
order. while the labor is thoroughly
skilled.
Careful calculation shows that the cost
OF the work there will compare very fav-
orably with that done in the East. when
due allowance is made for the distance.
Consequently Secrssarv r~ 49,
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TO BE BROUGHT MERE.
The Remains of SON and Grandson of
Jefferson Davis.

Jefferson Davis.
MEMPHIS, TENN. May 26.-One of the
two children Of Jefferson Davis will be
disinterred from Elmwood cemetery, in
this city, to-day. There are two buried
here. but the remains of only one can
safely be removed, those Of the son, VIII
liam H. Davis, who died in 1872. at the
age Of ten years.
The other son. jefferson Davis. Jr.,
died in 1873 of yellow fever and the
Board Of Health does not consider 1t
safe 10 remove his remains until winter
time. The remains Of jefferson Davis
Hayes. grandson of the Confederate lead
er. will also be exhumed. The remains
Of the two will be shipped tonight direct
to Richmond, Va.
J. A. Hayes and his wife. who is the
oldest daughter Of jefferson Davis, are
In the city, and viii leave tomorrow
night for New Orleans. where they will
join Miss Winnie Davis and the commit
tee appointed to accompany the remains
Of the dead ex-Confederate leader TO their
last rsting place, at Hollywood. Rich
mond Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
Train Robbery in Texas.

bound Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe pas
senger train. No 81. due at 1l.2j Z. NJ,
was held up and robbed at the north
end OF the Coleman "Y," a distance Of
about COO yards north of the depot, by
two masked men.
The method OF procedure was the usual
one. The engineer and fireman were
compelled 10 get into the express car and
the messenger was comp He'd to open the
safe 1t is supposed they got several
thousand dollars, and the Santa Fe en-
ployes' pay checks for Ballinger and
San Angelo The mail car and passen-
gers were not molested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-27
JOSEPH FARRAR ACQUITTED.
Work Commenced on the New Hotel at
Winston.

WINSTON. n. c.. May 26.-Special.-
Joseph Farrar a young man worth $751;
900, was tried here to-day and acquitted
OF the charge OF stealing a pair OF slip
pers worth $3.50 from W. A. Baity & Bro.
Of this city. on January lst The case
created more interest than any tried dur
ing this term.
Plans have been completed and work
commenced on Winston's new hotel. The
building located at the corner of Fourth
and Liberty streets Will have seyenty-five
bedrooms, and frontage OF 265 feet.
The interior will be handsomely finished
I'm hard wood. II WIFI have every con-
venience OF a frst-class hotel.
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TheLRoad Situation.

NEW YORK, May 26.-The Manhattan
Elevated Railway Company has formally
withdrawn all the propositions which II
has submitted to the Rapid Transit Com
mission, and all negotiations for the I'M
provement and extension OF It's lines are
now at an end
This action was taken at a meeting OF
the directors OF the company, held last
evening, and a letter was then sent 10
the commission announcing the deter
minatlon OF the company 10 have nothing
further to do with the matter.
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4. J. MoYrAGUE'S APPOINTMENT
AS Attorney for the Western District of
Virginia.

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 26.-The
President to-day made the following APP
polntments: To be attorneys OF the
United States-Emmet O'Neal Of Ala
bama: Joseph n. Miller. OF Alabama, for
the Southern district Of Alabama; Henry
ID. Clayton, OF Alabama. for the middle
district Of Alabama; a. }. Montague Of
Virginia, for the Western district of
Virginia.
To be marshals OF the United States:
j. c. Musgrove of Alabama, for the
Northern district OF Alabama: Il. r.
Morrissette, Of Alabama, for the South
ern district Of Alabama; William II. Tis-
dale. Of Alabama. for the middle district
Of Alabama; Samuel c. Dunlop. OF Geor-
gia. for the Northern district OF Georgia.
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Gold I'm the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, y. c.. May 2G.-A1-
vices received al the Treasury Depart
ment to-day state that 100000 gold has
been engaged at the New York sub-Treas-
ury for shipment tomorrow. When this
is deducted from the gold on hand
s98. .O)O-it will leave but D5.sNWO' or
the gold reserve invaded to the extent
Of A,2OO000,
A small shipment Of gold is now In
transit 10 the Treasury but will not ap-
pear in the account for several days.
No uneasiness Is felt by this Withdrawn
Of gold. as the policy Of this adminis'ra,
ton Is well understood TO use the sold
reserve when necessary as available cash.
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ncnrr Rnmsny nanged.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 26.-Henry Ram
say (coloreD was hanged in Richmond
county Jail yard this morning for the
murder, last October. Of Robert Y Harris,
marshal of Summerville. Ramsay con-
fessed the crime and expressed regret
that he had orphaned Captain Harris
children"
The doomed man displayed great nerve.
While the officers were binding his feet
he remarked that IL reminded him OF the
manner In which young mules were tied.
Just before the drop fell he shouted,
Goodbye" Ramsay's neck was broken
by the fall