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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

II IL Expected That He VIII Refuse To Pa,
Indemnity to- England.

WASHINGTON. Dec l2.-Members OF
Congress who are interested Ia the Ncne-
zuelan boundary dispute with Great Bril-
tain. said this morning that Presid ent
ciespo viii be guided in making ms re
ply 10 Lord Salisbury by the Suggestions
of this Government
Lord SaiisbIry's note, as has been re-
ported. asked the payment OF %o."D hs =; a
compensation for the arrest OF the brit'sh
Colonial officer "A year ago, an epi7opt
which has passed into history as the
"Ur,n Incident That President Crespo
viii refuse 10 pay TINS indsn,ilisy c.
tain. That he will be so advised by sec
rotary Olney Is equally certain;
II l., said to-day that his reply, IN sub-
stance, will show the arrest OF sergeant
Barnes and his associates 70 nave u .'.,
an outgrOwtk of the boundary ques'io,i''
which must be settled by which ITS m
cidental features can be ascertained. Such
a policy. IL Is said, would force Great
Britain 10 meet the issue without equiNo-
cation or delay. IT, 49,.
some Of the members OF the House saio
thar Secretary Olney had notified Presi-
dent Cleveland that his absence from
Washington at this time was making Nun
the subject Of unfavoraole crititlSnn, anu
II was predicted that he wohid return 10
the CAPITOL at once. If this prediction
nroves true there is no reason TO doubt
that the correspondence between me
United States and Great Britain having
reference to the attitude OF this country
on the Monroe doctrine VIII De Sent 10
Congress within few days. Shodid II no,
be so sent a resolution calling tor u
wifi be introduced and doubtless passeH
before the last OF next week.
Senior Andrade, the venezuelan ,iihi S.,' T.
has received a cablegram from his Gov
ernnent authorizing him 10 deny publish
cd statements TO the effect that punt,
interviewer for London paper nad
obtained fiom President Crespo state
nent concerning the disposition of. MS
Government on the subject Of the BRUSH
smart money" claim. and particularly
that part OF the report indicating thar
the boundary question would he treatcg
distinctly between Great Britain ana
Venezuela. and that the Venezuelan Of
hcer who arrested the British officers
would be punished for exceeding his m
structions. and that the Englishmen
would be compensated.
The cable message received by Mr..
Andrade tonight quotes the substance
Of the foregoing. and while denying .
In toto. particular stress Is laid uOon
the fact that President Crcspo iT not
TO he quoted as making any statement
regarding the intervention Of this country
in Venezuelan affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

The Stakes for the Spring Meeting OF I 500
officially Announced.

LOUISVILLE. December l2.-The New
Louisville Jockey Club to-day announces
its stakes for the coming spring meeting
Of 1896.
There will be twelve days racing. be-
ginning on May sth.
Ten valuable stakes will be run in
Guiding the Kentucky Derby. 5000: the
Clark stakes, 5000. and the Kentucky
oaks, $500.
in addition to these fixed events. Sec
rotary Parry announces the following
stakes 10 close on January L.:
The Debutante stakes. 5000 for two
ycar-old flies-four furlongs.
The Cadet stakes s. coo for tWo-year-old
colts and geldlngs, four and a half fur
longs.
The Burlington stakes $2,ooO, a selling
sweepstakes for twO-year-old five fur
longs.
The Maiden stakes 5000. for theree-
year-olds that have not won prizes 10
January /, 1875. six and a-half furlongs.
The Schultz stakes S2.0oo. for three
year-olds. one mile.
The Louisville Handicap. $1,000. for
| three-year-olds and upward one mile
! and a sixteenth.
The Frank Fehr stakes. SlCO. for three
year-oids and upwards, selling sweep
stakes. one mile.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

Interesting Facts About kichmond's thi'
zcns and Other Matters.

Mr.. G. w. Curran, 1921 Perry street,
Manchester is confined at his home with
a bad cold. He hopes to he ont soon
Miss Louisa and Katheline CunnRgham.
of Kingston, Canada, are visiting Mrs.
Thomas Potts ana Miss Mary Crrrie
ponnan on east Grace stree.
MIR Joseph Stoddard. Of Rochester. y.
Y. is in the city spending rev weeks
with his brother Mr.. Thomas Stoddard,
3Oj south Fifth street
Mr.. J. Harry Magic. OF Chestnut hili,
left the city on Wednesday morning To
attend the funeral of his mother. who
uied III Baltimore on TUESDAY evening.
The Girls Society OF Holy Trinity
church will hold lunch and sale or
fancy articles tn the Sunday-sch00l room
Of the church tomorrow from 10 .
O'Clock. for the benefit of the church.
The Mems Society Of the First PresDy-
terrain church will give reception an
the church parlOrs tonight at OclOch.
The members of the congregation ana
their friends are cordially invited 10 at
tend.
Mr.. NJ. j. DAILY Wednesday made a
very handsome donation TO the Fireman.
Relief Fund as q SORT OF Christmas g,lt
addition TO the fund within the past
twelve months.
Mr.. \. f. Kaufman. formerly with
the Eagle Paper Company, Of this city,
viii take a position with nv Eisas Pa
per Company. Of New York, on the ist
of January, and Will make Richmond MS
headquarters for that 1rm..
ore OF the floors OF the IIasker & Mar
ems. manufacturing establishment pai
tally gave away Tuesday. and a panic
WAS narrowly averted. il H. supposed too
much heavy machinery was on the floor.
Some OF the employees viii probably be
thrown out of employment until after the
HOLIDAYS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
Eighty Dollars Worth Of TieS.

To the Editor Of The Times.
Sir,-Exception has been taken TO my
statement that a farmer living near here
was robbed OF eighty dollars worth Of
raLroad ties. Anonymous attacks es-
peciaiiy when made over such rdicd-
lousy inconsistent signature as Pair
Play" are generally beneath notice, md
Fair Play" would consequently have
been treated with silence had ] not omit
ted 10 mention the farmers name Air.
Cyrenus Challenger. Thornburg Post-Ofiice'
Va. is the farmer In question. lie can
verify my statement. and therefore ST.
ience anonymovs slandcrers. Fair
Plays" references 10 extremes" ana
shorthand" are as painfully jealous as
his (or herr knowledge of 'longhand' Is
limited. while his (or herr arithmetic is
as childish as his Tor herr limitation that
our excellent sheriff has nothing to do
but to keep his eye upon all the piles OF
ties scattered about the woods OF the
county. "Fair Play" asks you TO tell
your correspondent 70 be more moderate.
| now ask you 10 request "Fair Play TO
be man Tor woman); not creature
like unto that long-oared quadruped
whose Uncaled-for bray spreads discOrd
wherever il reaches.
EDWARD JACKSON.
spotsylvania c. H., Va. Dee. Y, 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
4NEU fDpERTJSIAG SCHEME.
The Council Committee on Health Refers
ittothe city ATTORNEY for His Opinion.

The Committee on Health held It's reSu-
lar semi-monthly meeting in room No. II
OF the civ iiall last evening. at
O'Clock. with the following members
present: Messrs. Reeve (cf airman). Davis,
bon LeaVy. fiobson. More. Snead,
on motion OF Mr. Davis. the chair
man Was authorized 10 sign a warrant
for Sil4s5. Tor Mr.. " l.. Allen. II this
should be required 10y the city Auditor.
ell has been signed by the Mayor. ne
resolution allows the claim Of Mr.. Allen
on the ground that he had been inJur-
ed by the bite OF a dog while in the dis
charge OF mis- duty Tor the city. and
that he had been disabled for Work Tor
some tine
on motion of Mr.. Davis. the current
hills OF the department were ordered
10 be paid. ara the pay roll for the past
two weeks WAS approved.
MessIs. James n. Parker a Co sub
mitted for inspection garbage receptacle
of galvanized iron, which they propose
10 place at certain street corners as an
auxiliary 10 the paper wagon, where ba-
nana-skins. broken glass, etc. may be
thrown. They intend TO put one OF these
receptacles handsomely pained and free
OF charge TO the city at each corner
on either eide OF Broad from Adams
to Eleventh streets. and on Main street
ON either side from Sixth TO Eighteenth
streets. provided they are given pcrinis-
sion TO paint their names on these recep-
taclrS
Mr. Don Leavy moved that the request
De granted. and a lengthy c'acuss.on en-
sued over the same. AZ 10 whether or
not the city bad a right 10 grant such
priyiese The matter WAS si, ,inni Dre re
aent OF the Board OF Health. and the
rity ATTORNEY, as 20 the advisability ana
kgeiity OF granting sGch request
y SSder that the employees Of the De-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

The following cases were disposed OF
in the Police Court yesterday:
Eddie Nasty (cOlorcd) was charged WIN
cutting Sam Yeck with a knife with In
tent 10 Kill Sam appeared I'm court with
his partner Charlie Wah, and the two
men graphically described to the Justice
the manner in which the cutting took
place by many and numerous rsesticula-
lions. using their fingers as razors, and
drawing them across their Threats. The
acting was very good, and the evidenc.
given bv them so conclusive that the
negro did not attempt defence. lie
was sent on to the grand jury:
Nelson Winston (colorec). for having
in mis- possession a lot Of ,nansnfaedt,n u,sd
tobacco the property OF A. ST. Ciaire
Butler. was turned over to the United
States authorities.
The case of J. /. Levy, charged with
assauiting s A. Wingheld. was dismissed,
In the case e John l.. Abbott charged
with writing an insulting letter 10 IT.
r l.. Stratton, the warrant was WITH
drawn after Abbott had made In open
court a retraction Of the contents OF
the letter. Abbott was required TO pay
COSTS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
IN EpENING UEDDf,G.
Miss Mabel VI. Page Becomes the Bride OF
Professor SchatKei.

A pretty home wedding was solemnized
nj the residence o. the brides parents,
No. III west Main street, yesterday even
ING at o'clock. the contracting couple
being Miss Mabel NJ. Page. daushier
of MIR. &. ~. Page, and Professor Anton
Schatzcl. the popular physical director
al the Y NJ. {. a.
Tn. parlors were Beautifully decgiatt Il
for the occasion. the mantels being naiih~
ed with palms and ferns, and pfOiusiOh
Of ferns and yellow chrysanihcnums SaNe
the rooms a picturesque appearance. ne
ushers were Messrs. Charles Rage tpest
mani. Emmett Burrows. Willie Iurner,
Howard Page. Willie CRAWFORD Jvhn
Ualsiead. and Clvde GlazebrOok Misses
Mary Page and Raymond Brown aclen
as flower Girls. Miss Fannie foSe was
maid Of honor. In. ...,.,.
Mir. Aubrey Kelly rendered with nuch
skill NandelssOhns wedding rnafch as
the bridal party entered the pariOf, Whtft
the ceremony was performed in an I'M
prcssive STYLE by Rev. br. K. y. Sleda.
of DanVille The brides gown was OF
white silk. trimmed with chiffon. she
wore pearls and diamonds, and carried IA
her hand bouquet Of bride > ioses ~ ,
Ter ihe ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Schatze'
lei, on the nighi train over the Southeimi y,
railroad for Atlanta, where they VIII
visit The Exposition. They VIII also max
a visit TO Rome. Ga. and VIII return 10
Richmond IN about two weeks, anu VIII
reside al No. 90 east Franklin street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
SECOND B.fJIEJiJ-1.
The Valiant Charge Made by Col. McCabe's
Brave Forces.

1t has always been the custom among
boys to combine against the latest conner
and in pursuance Of this timc-honored
rule, the pupils Of Nolleys and McGuire's
schools yesterday morning Joined 10, ces
and went up to clean out McCabe's Uni
Nersity School, which mas latelf hccr 10
Gated in this city.
The combined troops marched an ciose
order TO the corner OF Fourth ana 'lly,
where is situated the nuIi@umc b1ut."f
occupied by Colonel McCaDes SrhOG and
investing the structure, idid rcs dia' 'cihr
to il. Tine snow which SO thicklN covered
the ground at that hour furnished album
dant ammunition. and for considerable
length Of time the fort IN which Were
ensconced the unfortunate beslesed was
the target for thousands OF snowy mis-
siles The stood the storm with patience
for long time. but the perseverance and
ammunition Of the besiegers being ahke
ineXhaustible, "A council OF war was held,
at which Colonel McCabc presided.
Guided by his long experience during the
late unpleasantness, when snot ana smell
filled the air instead OF missiles OF snow,
Colonel McCabe advised sortie. Let
us take the enemy unaware. ne salu,
and victory viii perch upon our pan
ners."
This warlike advice quite chimed IN
with the wishes of the troops under MS
command The boys formed twos, the
door was thrown hastily OPEN and like
an avalanche they fell upon the foe The
charge they made H. worthy 10 rank with
that Of Balaklaya. and had the flying
missiles been Of lead none would be left
to tell the tale.
suffice it 10 say that the beleaguering
host was scattered even as dead leaves
by the hurricane. and like the host Of
the Asyrian. they LAY withered and
strewn' The by-ways and hedges OF We
west End far and near were nlled with
the flying forces Of Mcclure and Motley
and the seige was raised forever ana a
day.
Henceforth. il is safe 10 say. that Nc
Gales valiant warriors viii 20 their ways
unmolested by nomadic bands from tnelr
sister institutions Of learning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

sigma .Ires Of tho members attached read.
ing as follows.
Republicans Of the Eighth ward
Please do not give any Information ~
the men who are blocking the ward.
The committee Of the Eighth ward was
not consulted about the work"
The members Of the Ward Commute.
say that they had conference with the
City Committee and protested against
the latter body sending men to the ward
TO do the blocking work, claiming hia
as the province OF the Ward Committee.
The Addicks organization of the wani
will make its own canvass. and wlii
endeavOr TO make the City COMMITTEE
canvass incomplete and unreliable.
State Senator Robert J. Handy again
briefly alluded TO the slgnors to the ,pe' BE-
ton asking for his expulsion from thf
Republican County Committee. "fhe
signers OF that petition" he said, 'afe
kickers. and we are the Republican paii3
They have kicked themselves out The
truth OF the matter Is that the silk end
of the stocking Is unrayeline
Clarence Cotton. one Of the signers has
announced that he appended his name 70
the petition under a mistaken impr, 70
sion as 10 what lts contents were.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Reports nave
reached the Navy Department that az
tain Fighting Bob" Evans, commannihs
a. his room in a Philadelphia hotel iof
tho past three weeks, suffering from IN
nammatory rheumatism. ,..
During that period the Indiana has peen
practically without a commando, anu
the preparation Tor her cruise az sea,
which is ordered 10 commence the -2tH
instant has been in the hands OF subor-
Jfnafo officers. Captain Evans. IL IS IN
dcrstocd. has been urged by his friends
10 ask detachment from his ship am
no apply for shore duty, as they cOAsloei
u dangerous for him 10 90 10 sea III
bie nrcsent state OF health. but he Is
determined 10 lun the risk Of dampness
and violent changes Of temperature, mel
dent 10 the modern armor clads, ana
announces that he will be ready TO saii
on The goth. regardless Of consequences
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

The Delegates From England. France and
Germany Agree Upon Terms.

PARIS. Dec. l2.-The bimetallc confer
ence. which is made up of delegates from
the bimetallic leagues Of France, Great
Britain. and Germany, continued its SEES
sion to-day.
The conference finally agreed upon the
terms Of its principal resolutions. which
the British delegates have been authorized
10 induce the American Bimetaiiic League
10 accept
The delegates to-day visited VI. Doumer,
Minister OF Finance. who said the Gov
errment could only regard faV0rably a
campaign undertaken 10 check the conse-
qucnces of monetary crisis. the exist
ence Of which none could deny.
Count Won KardorH, on behalf Of the
German delegates. and Mr.. Smith. on be-
half Of the British delegates. spoke. the
latter saying that the British delegates
would return TO England with complete
confidence I'm the future OF international
bimetallism
Mr. Doumer said be reioiced because of
this. for upon the success OF the efforts
OF Great Britain largely depended the
solution OF the question.
Prime Minister Burgeois received the
delegates after their visit 10 the Ministry
OF Finance. and subsequently they visited
Pros -ent Faure. The President assured
them OF the deep interest ne took IN
their labOrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
Cotton Belt Witkdraws.

CHICAGO ILL. Dec 12--Ihe Cotton
Belt railroad recently Withdrew from the
Southwestern Passenger Association. but
agreed TO suspend its notice of with
drawa for a time, pending a settlement
of the differences which led ii 10 step
out.
This time being up. and the differences
being still unsettled. the road has re-
newed its Withdrawal This probably
means the dissolution OF the association.
The Cotton-Belt road wanted to pay
one dollar commission I'm excess Of the
other lines. and also asked the right to
sell tickets one dollar cheaper.
There was no change In the eastern
freight situation to-day. Several secret
cuts were made. as heretofore. but no
announcement Of open cut was made,
nor is any now expected for several
days to come
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
NONE HEDDING.
Mi sAnnic Leigh Jones Bec' mes the we
of Mr.. y. l.. IAree.

quiet marriage took place at the resi-
dence of Mrs James Leigh Jones. NO
Iels Floyd avenue yesterday al hish
noon. when Miss Annie Leigh Jones ne
came the bride OF Mr.. Bernard Lewis
Tvree. of Durham. y. .. owing 10
recent affection in the family. only the
nearest relatives and friends were pres
enf.
The bride wore a handsome gown oil
peau-dc-soie. and carried our Mdirl"se
Vow
Miss Elizabeth Blanche Jones SISTER OF
the bride. was maid OF honor. she wore
a gown OF white organdie. Mt. Ed
mondson Averett. Of Danyiile was best
man Rev William G. TNrce, brother
of the groom. and Rev. Or. ". W.
Iandrum of'iciated. Tile bride Is the
daughter OF the late James Leigh Jones.
and Is a young lady OF beautiful charac-
ter and many accomplishments The
groom is one Of Durham's popular busl-
ness men.
Mr.. and Mrs Tyree LETT on The 1850
train for a Southern tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
STTWPI-W ORG iNSTERN.
Very Handsome Home Wedding Sele'
brated Las; Night.

bttAcu Law NiEI'.
a very handsome and impressive home
Wedding was that of Mr. Peter Stumpt
and Miss Hermina Morganstern, which
was celebrated last night at 9 o'clock.
The ceremony took place ia the paflois
of Mr. and Mrs ono Morgansiern. pa
rents of the bride, at No sVz east Broad
street. owing 10 The large nuinnet Oh
friends and acuuaintances of the groom
and bride only the nearest relatives
were invited. the limited space OF the
house not admitting OF any very large
gathering Rev. Paul J.. Mcneil, ID. -,
pastor OF St Johns German Evangelical
church, ofiiciated and made the sacred
service highly interesting.
Little Miss Seelinger preceded the
bridal party as hCwer girl she was
groomsman. and Miss Lizzie Seelinger.
OF Norfolk. the bridesmaid The paflof
was very handsomely decorated VAIN
palms. ferns. and other dollhouse plahls
and ColoIcd lamps An elegant supper
on the lower f0or OF the establishment
followed the ceremony. and II was
immensely enjoyed by all Mr. II, W.
Mocsta was the caterer, and he highlE
pleased all participants.
Ii had been The intention of the bridal
couple TO take a trip south to Atlanta,
and even further down TO Florida, but
owing to the Indictment weather ana an
indisposition from which both groom ana
bride were suffering. TINS project was
given up They decided TO remain III the
city. and can be found hereafter 10y their
numerous friends at their home, AZ
No. i20 east Broad street.
Mr.. Peter Stumpf. the groom. Is Well
known In this city. BY profession a
practical brewer; he has held nuinht r
OF honorable positions In this city lie
e. now president of tie Peter stump
Brewing ComranY. and also keeps
fifst-class restaurant.
The bride IS the youngest ia lshter OF
Mr.. Otio Moreansiern. III. popular res
tauranieur on Broad street, and possesses
hosts OF friends IN this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
Queer business Wen.

ST LOUIS. Dec. 12-The contract en-
tered into few days ago between the
officers Of the Central Traffic Association
10 restore east-bOund freight rates ia
dry According 10 reliable reports. easA
bound rates were Just as badly cut yes
terday as they Were before the general
managers had taken action. Several
roads are said 10 have taken large guam
less than the tariff
The failure 10 restore rates has created
a rather chilly feeling among the more
conservative eastern officials. and some
OF them begin 10 doubt the ability OF
the managers Of the new Joint traffic as
ISOLATION 10 secure a strict maintenance
OF rates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

The New Pastor and His wife Heartily
Welcomed 10 Richmond.

\ largely-attcnded reception was given
last night az Park-Place church 10 Hev.
Thomas y. Potts. the new pastor OF that
church. and most enjoyable evening
was spent.
An eloquent address Of welcome 10 the
young pastor and his bride Was made
bv Mr. + Thomson Brown. one OF the
most influential members Of the ch9ich'
which was followed by solos by Mr..
H. tt. Cloves. OF Centenary church cnols,
and Mrs. Michsfls most appropriate
s,eech was then made by Rev. Mr.. POTS,
IL which he expressed the pleasure IL
gave him TO be with Park-Place church;
a sweet duet was then suhk ~ Jul,
by Rev. ". II. Campbell. Mrs. Cloves
then sang solo. and the speecn-maN
WAS closed by an eloquent address by
Rev DR. Tudor. Of Centenary chuicn.
I-oftowtnc, IN. programme was a general
reception and social intercourse, after
which light refreshments were served
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
I'm fite ReirifSfao

RERFIX Dec. i2.-In the Reichstag
to-day Herr Zimmerman (anu-Semitel Do
livered a speech in condemnation OF the
petroleum ring, and thanked Admiral Won
Biers. the Minister Of Agriculture, TOT
the hrmness he had shown.
Horn TIause lsouth German Democrat
declared that the ministers OF All me
South states would resist all attempts 10
NEEDLE with the gold standard.
As regards Asia. he declared that Ger
many rad done Russia's business there.
lie advised the Government not TO at
tempt 20 modify the general secret SUI
frage law. which was the only safety
value against revolution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

in The Law and Equity Court before
Judge witt and a jury yesterday the trial
~ the case Of Fleming against Stterding
was concluded. The suit was for damages
caused by the tumbling down of a build
ing on Main near Fourteenth street.
where the defendant was making some
renovation for the plaipth. The Jury
rendered a verdict FOR the plaintiff for
500
In the case Of the Richmond Stove Com
.,any against +. G. Tnsley judgment
for the plaintiff for $2iI.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13

on and after Monday next the other
manifold attractions at the jefferson
Hotel will be increased by the addition
Of a carefully selected orchestra. These
musicians come from Boston. and in
ciudc first violin. second violin. viola.
violncello. double bass, clarionet. flute,
and cOrnet.
The orchestra will play every day dur
ing luncheon. from 10 3 i. NJ, and
dinner from to T. NJ. and besides
on special occasions at the hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-13
Proad-Street Mission.

IL has been determined the change the
hour of Mr.. Webb's service from T.
o'clock to 4 F. NJ. at the Broad-sueet
Mission. in order that those engaged III
school duties may have an opportunity
to attend the day service. The hour at
night remains the same-s o'clock. The
interest of the congregations at Mr..
Webb's meetings is deep. The regular
noon prayer-meeting at the Mission Will
not be discontinued. The o'clock hour
will begin to-day