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The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
DR.. M'GIFFERT CONDEMNED
New York Presbytery Formally De-
nOunceS His "ApOstOlic Age"
The Clergyman's Writings Declared Err
roneOus and Liable 10 BE Misunder.
stoOd-The Trial for Heresy
Was Not Favored.

New York, Dec 1s.-The New York
PIesbytery to-day adopted resolutions dis
approving of the teachings of Rev. DR..
A. c. McGiffert. There was a very large
attendance, and the matter was disposed
of finally, so far as the New York Pres
bytery is concerned.
The resolutions, prepared by Rev. Or.
Henry Van Dyke and Rev. Dr. Howard
Johnston, find that the teachings of the
book entitled "a History of Christianity
In the Apostolic Age" by Rev. A. C. Nc
GineTt, are erroneous and liable TO be
misunderstood. The points objected to
follow:
THE apparent acceptance of the theory
that the sacrament of the holy commun-
ion was not instituted by Christ Himself
upon the occasion of the last supper and
as a memorial feast.
THE discrediting Of the view so long
accepted by the church that the third gos-
pei and the Book of Acts were written
by st. Luke and the suggestion that they
were more probably the work of some
writer living in the latter part of the
first century, a generation after the death
of the apostle
''T'he expression of uncertainty as to the
authorship of the gospel of John, and
that the discourses in it attributed to
Our Lord, although they embody Christ's
genuine teaching, at least to some ex-
tent are the composition of the author.
''The view that Jesus emphasis Of faith
in or acceptance of Himself is throughout
an emphasis not to His personality. but
Of His message, and thus simply a re-
affirmation of all trust in, devotion TO
and service of God as the essential and
sufficient condition Of an eternal life of
blessedness in heaven"
The report of Dr. Van DYKE and DR..
Johnston. which was adopted, warns those
engaged In critical studies to refrain from
accepting the disavowed teachings as il
indOrsed by the Presbyterian Church, and
to be careful to distinguish between the
theories of criticism and the certainties of
faith.
Dr- Van Dyke and DIR. Johnston say that
neither the interests of the peace Of the
church nor the protection of the purity of
its doctrine calls for any further action at
the present time" and that "a trial for
heresy would work grave injury to the in
terests Of Christs kingdom"
While ii was the unanimous opinion
that this vote settled the matter finally
as far as the New York presbytery is
concerned. there was a difference of opin-
ion as to whether or not the question Is
finally disposed of.
Some Of the members, not satisfied with
the mild censure of DR.. McGiTert- ex-
pressed the belief that the general as
sembly might of its own vOlition. even if
not requested to do so by the vote of
other presbyteTies, decide TO order DR.
McGifert's trial for heresy.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
SHELLS FROM ALONG TOM.
Gen. French Forced 10 Evaeuate Position
nj Eaar HOP.

London, Dec. lS.-The war Office this
evening posted a revised list of the casu-
alties in the battle of Magersfontein Civ
ing fifty-one additional killed
A dispatch 10 the Daily Mail from
NaauwpOOrt, Cape Colony, dated Decem-
Der IS, says: ''The Beers brought a big
gun TO bear on the British near War
kop. The British pieces were too small 10
reach the enemy; and, after an intermit-
tent artillery duel Gen. French withdrew
under shell fire, but without losses, TO
Arundel"
Gen. Gatacre has issued a proclama ton
forbidding all persons living on farms 10
move about the district or to visit Sterk-
stroom. except on Saturdays, and then
only with passes under pain of summary
arrest. IL is understood that the procia-
nation is directed partly to the preven-
tion Of the conveyance OF news regarding
British movements.
A special dispatch says that the bodies
OF two or the guides who misled Gen CAT
acre at Stormberg were found on the bat
tlefield The men had been shot.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Official Adyices Received.

Encouraging news reached the Navy
Department yesterday from Admiral Wat
son, at Manila, respecting the members
Of the crew of the YOrktoWn'S boats
party which landed at Baler last spring.
The report gives the account of a sailor
of the party who has made his way 10
Manila, and it shows that eleven of the
original party of fifteen are still alive.
The man, Rynders. who brings this news,
was coXswain of the Yorktown, a native
Of Amsterdam, but a resident of San
Francisco, where he shipped. The four
dead men mentioned enlisted at the fol-
lowing points: Nygard, a Russian, at
Brooklyn; Mcdonald, of Carmel Valley,
Cal, at Mare Island; Dillon, a native Of
Peru, Ind, at Mare Island, and MOrrisey,
a native of Columbus Nebr., alsD at Mare
Island. Admiral WatsOns cablegram Is
as follows:
Manila. Dec. II.
Seaman Rynders, Of the Yorktown, captured at
Baler, reeaptured with Woodbury. by cavalry at
Bayombong has reported on board the flagship;
both wounded when Gilmore was taken and left
behind He reports Nygsrd, Mcdonald Dillon, Nor
risey killed. Rynders Woodbury., Venville wound
ed In foot, unable to travel doing well at Baler
June 18th Expect woodbury. tomorrow; wounded
cared for wounds received personal care Wood,
bury and Rynders walked nearly to Manila
WATSON.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
CHRISTMAS AID THE JEWS.
DIR. Hirsch Advises Them Not to Celebrate
liz with Rejoicing.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-In Sina. Temple yester-
day the Rev DR.. Emil G. Hirsch, the
most prominent Jewish clergyman In Chi
cago, denounced the celebration of Christ
mas by the Jews as a day OF rejoicing.
He declared that every true Jew remem-
bering history and knowing that the day
is one of persecution of his people in Eu-
rope should observe the day not in glad
ness, but in sorrow.
This Christmas in particular, DR.. Hirsch
said, was one that should not be observed.
with cries of peace on earth, good viii
toward men," when nations were at war.
He declared that IL was a day dreaded By
the Jews of many European countries,
as they feared for their lives.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
ExClTES THE lAND.B00MERS.
senator Chiifon's Bill TO Open the Apache
Indian Reservations.

Perry, Okl., Dec. 1S.-The introduction
by Senator Chiffon, of Texas, of bin TO
open the Kiowa, COmanche, and Apache
Indian reservations has caused excitement
among the land boomers. For the last
year home-seekers and others have been
camping near these lands. waiting for the
opening hour to roll around
The announcement that this new coun-
try may be opened soon has increased the
number Of these land-seekers. Another
reason for the unusual activity is the fact
that the Wichita Mountains, which pass
through these Indian reservations, are re-
ported to be rich with gold. The country
is well adapted 70 the growing of wheat,
oats, corn, cotton, and stock raising. 1t is
understood that the cattlemen. who have
a considerable portion of these lands leased
for grazing cattle, will fight Senator Chill
tons bill.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19

The Samoan treaty, which was sent to
( the Senate recently BY the President.
may be in danger. At the last meeting II
the Committee on Foreign Relations the
Democrats gave indications Of an organ
izeG opposition 70 its ratification.
The treaty is very brief. consisting Of
two sections, the first pIedging Great
Britain and Germany 10 a REIMBURSEMENT
of all right and title To the island OF
| Tutuila, while in the second section
| the United States agrees to a Ike re-
linquishment of interest in the TWO other
Islands of the group The treaty as is
well known, is the result Of the agree
ment between the United States Great
Britain, and Germany which abTogdted
the tripaTtite ownership of the island ac-
quired under the Berlin treaty. The dd-
ministratiOn was quite pleased with hs
new division, in view Of the fact that
the island Of Tutuila contains the harbor
of Paso Pago. the finest land-locked har-
Dor in the Pacific Ocean. The United
States has already done some work there.
the construction Of a steel pier being one
OF the public improvements.
Reason for Democratic Opposition.
The Democratic opposition is based
upon the same principle which marks the
antag0nism to the administration policy
in the Philippines. 1t is claimed that the
United States has no right 10 usurp the
island from the natives, VINO are the or
iginal owners, without their consent. In
other words, the possession of the island
under treaty between this country ana
two European powers is said to be too
much in line with the imperialistiC policy
which the Democrats oppose. The Repub-
licans, on the other hand. say that as
the American interest in the island was
not questioned under the Berlin treaty.
there ought to be no criticism of the
present arrangement. Il is said that there
is not the least intention of anEexins
FGtuila, but simply Of using it as g coal
ing station and refuge for naval vessels.
A Two-thirds Vote Necessary.
1t will take a two-thlrds vote to ratify
strength is fifty-One, or seven less than
the necessary two-thirds. Three OF this
desired number can be obtained from
Senator'S Teller, Stewart, and Jones, sill
Yer Republicans; another from Senator
Kyle, who is now allied with the Republi-
can side, and two, in all probability from
Senators Morgan and Lindsay, Democrats.
This would be six votes. leaving only one
more TO be obtained. Unless the Demo-
Gratis crack the party whip this additional
vote may be secured from the Democratic
side. Senator Davis, the chairman of the
Committee on Foreign Affairs, said yes
terday that he believed the Democrats
would make a vigorous fight against the
treaty.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
NEGRO POLIcEmaH'S PISTOL.
Used with Deadly Eject ia seIf-defense-
Ono Killed. Tive WoteRded.

Charleston. s. G. Dec. 1S.-Officer Robert
Hutchison. colored, when attracted to a
yard in Smith street last night by screams
and pistol shots. found q negro woman.
who claimed 10 have been beaten by her
husband. John Hayward The officer was
unable 20 get al the facts in the case and
arrested the pair.
As they were proceeding out of the gaze
three men, Daniel Hayward, AlOnZO Hey
ward, and Daniel Coafum, rushed out Of
a house and attempted to take the pris-
oners from Hutchison. As Daniel Hey
yard came up the policeman knocked him
down with his club The others crowded
and struck Hutchison to the ground,
cutting his overcoat to ribbons. beating
and bruising him with mis- club, which
they took from him.
The officer drew his pistol and fired
three times from the ground. Alonzo
Hayward was killed and Coafum was shot
IN the head. The woman was also shot
in the leg
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
BIG LAND DEALS IN FLORIDA.
Sj0,0 Turpcufinc Tract Changes Hands
-Wareheuse Csmpauy's Plans.

Tampa. Fla. Dec 1S.-Hendry & Knight
real estate brokers. nave closed a deal
with Orlando l.. Williams and Ferdinand
Bullack, whereby the latter receives the
title 40 $500 acres of tuTpentine land In
De Soto and surrounding counties for the
sum of $0.o0o The new owners have al
ready maze extensive preparations for
operating on the land.
The entire river front property OF the
Croweil-Savarese Company has been leas-
ed by Phillips & Fuller They viii at once
build new dock out to deep water and
erect on the land the largest warehouse
ever built here. The Gulf Naval Stores
Company have leased half of the ware
house for their business, and will ship
dock
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
TWO OPTICAL FACTORIES.
The lie Maire Company TO Manufacturer
Goods in This COnTPy.

New York, Dec. 1s.-The lie Marie Opti-
cal Company. with a capital stock OF
81 00,oo0, win file articles of Incorporation
at Albany in a few Gays, and will estab-
lish TWO factories in the United States.
which. it Is expected. viii give employ
ment to 500 men. One establishment
viii be at Franklin Park Ill. where 4
tract Of land has been leased, and the
second at a point in Connecticut. Ma
chinery valued at $4,000 will be imported
fOT the plants.
fhe lie Marie Company, which has fac
tories in England and France. is entering
the United States as a manufacturer be
cau-H Of\the heavy duties on its goods,
Taa 3 from % to 81 per cent The glass
for Ine lenses Will be imported and ground
and mounted here.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
GAYLE SUCCEEDS SETTLE.
Democrats Elect Their Candidate i'm the
seventh Kentucky by 5000.

Frankfort, Ky. Dec. fS--At the special
election in the Seventh Kentucky Congress
sional District to-day, to elect a successor
10 the late Congressman Evan +. Settle,
June w. Gayle (DemOcfatD. of owen Coun-
ty, was elected over CX-Congressman w
G. Owens. who ran rs the fusion candi-
date of the anti-GOebel Democrats and
Republicans. About twO-thirds Of the vote
was Solled. At Geyle's headquarters his
majority is placed at 1900.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
British Exhibit at the Payi. Fair

London, Dec. lS-The executive commit
tee of the royal commission for the Paris
Exposition held private meeting to-day
at Marlborough House. the Prince Of
Wales presiding IL is understood that
although there have been received a fe4,
notices Of minor Withdrawals Of exhibits
on account OF the abuse Of the Queen by
certain French journals. Il is not likely
that serious results will follow, so far as
the British exhibit is concerned.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
FACING AN ISvINCIBLE FOE.
German Military Critic says The British
Are Damned 20 DefenI

Berlin. Dee. is-The situation in South
Africa and its reflex Influence on Euro
pean politics continues TO occupy the
German press. An influential military
writer IN the Berliner TagebaIt says:
''The British. for the near future, viii
be confined 10 the defensive In all three
seats OF war. They viii be unable TO
overcome the Beers. even after receiving
an available aid from home and from the
colonies unless they adopt BoeT tactics
themselves. VII ch they are unable 20 do
In q military sense the Boer war has =
ready been productive OF novel teachings.
especially showing that war Is vel possi-
lie with militia"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Decrease Of Criminal. in New ysrk.

Albany. y. Y. Dec is-Aecording to the
annual statistical reports fled with the
State prison commission. the total num-
ber Of prisoners confined IN the prisons
renitentiaries. reformatories. houses OF
refuge. and county jaiis Of the state Is
steadily on the decrease. and especially
Is this fact noticeable In the peaitentl-
ariez-
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
CASTR0'S ARMS TRIUMPHANT.
Hernandez EvacHaies Maracaibo and the
Revolt Seems 10 BE Crushed,

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 1S-President
Castro's troops have occupied Aiaracaibo.
ousting Gen HernandeZ's party without
fighting. This has produced q good i'm
preston throughout the republic.
Spain, Italy, and Germany, havin- to-
day indicated their recognition, President
Castro's government has row been for
n ally recognized by all nations.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Msuntain Remsrea viii D,namlte.

Colorado Springs. Colo. Dec. Is.-vesu-
v.Us. q butte which lowered 20 feet above
Reayer Greek. near Cameron. Cripple
Creek district. Is no more The Pixies
Peak Power Company found Il in the
way of 4 dam under construction there.
4 tunnel 10 fees long was run into the
bluff. @JgJJ pounds 81 dynamite were
planted. and "a p. m. today rae explo-
sion 0ccgrFcd Hundreds ~ .uy!ied guests
a mile or more away Witnessed the iu-
heaVal cf 800 cubic feet OF rock The
debris viii be utilized IN constructing the
faFa
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Dixie May BE semitic Guam.
Special to The Post

Norfolk. Va, Dec. ls-The United states
transport Dixie passed Ia the Capes TO-
day. bound for the Norfolk Navv Yard
She has aboard regular crew and about
Ice landsmen, who are 10 be given train
ing. together with Do more 10 b. taken
on here unless the ships orders be
changed IL Is possible that she may ae
sent 10 Guam With 90 marines 10 relieve
the garrison there. She comes reom
League Island. and her men say that the
Guam.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
PLUNGED INTO RIVER.
Fifty Men and Two Teams Go Down with
Suspension Bridge.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 18-Flfty men
and two teams were dropped into the
BrandyWlne River this evening By the
parting Of the cables OF a suspension
bridge at Kentmore No one was killed.
but a dozen were more or less seriously
hurt The bridge was suspended fifteen
feet above deep water aHc rEe weight Of
the large number Of men. VINO w., re
turning from work o. the ETauGywlfla
granite quarry. caused the bridge 10 col
lapse. Several Hen elung 10 the cables un-
al help reached them, while others swan
70 the shore. 4 horse Mas lryNnel.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Austrian Cabinet Decide. 8. Re.isn.

London. Dec IA special dispatch
from Vienna announces that. ia come
quence or the paralysis Of parliamentary
business. due 10 persistent Czech obstruc-
tiOn. the Austrian cabinet. headed bv
Count clary Aidrinsen, which was form
81 last october % succeed the nnigify
q Count Thun-HohenElein, Will regIeo
to-day (1'uesday)
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Increase Of WaaesatIIsI,oAe

HosyOke. Mass. Dee. lA-The Lyman
Mnlz Company. of this city. has announced
an increase 81 ID per cent In wages. and
TIE new scale has alreaQy gone into es.
feet. TIE concern IL the largest ga tho
city. and the pay roll amounts 10 about
E 90 q week. Employea have been aver
aging = week. Nearly i,99 hands are
Fe.asfea
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Gov. savers After Lieur. X Ruberrom.

Austin. Tex, Dec. is-GOv. Savers to-
day appealed 10 President Mckinley for
the surrender OF Lieut.. Rubottom and an
non-commissioned officers ar Fort Ring
gold charged with participating in the
rioting which took place there reeently
Commander Mckibben declined 70 surren-
der tnese men 10 the civil aufhnrifies
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
PANAY CLEARED or TAGAIos.
Gen. Hughes Recent Operations in the
southern Philippines.
Gen. Otis yesterday cabled the War De-
partment as follows:

partment as follows:
Manila Dec. Is.
Hughes reports from R0nblon lsland his arrival AZ
CApz. Northern Pznay. i6ta Instant driving cut al
fagsios. CaFpeateT- vita six eongan!ez. Is tee1.
pying Northern Panay. tao companies On Kombis3
Island HHgnes. vita bsfial0a Ninete~nfh isfsutr-
has gone 10 Cebl to police that island Young II
N'rthefn LnzoH reports several minor eneagen~nts
Nlta ieE easaziiiez Col Hare. Nith snail eolumn
SUI IA pursuit q inzurEeut ooirmn Wheh hzs the
American PTis0aeTs- has passed through mountains
snd is marching On Pamploaa, abort dlstsno. 80
o. Apzfri, navy cooperating
Seven hundred ana thirty-one Spanish prison.u
arrived last evening: go more eKpectsd today.
I.4Oo leave Tor spain tAiz Afternoon.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Inmned fran Rurninr Trnenenf.

New York. Dec. l8-Three Derzons were
burned and a fourth injured Is jumping
from a seeond-stOry window in a tenement
house Ere iu Jefferson avenue. HobOken.
to-day. which quilted the building Den
mis- Sullivan. aged f0Tty-thrcg. was burned
about the hands. face and bO4y. and his
recovery f. doubtful. Three children sLs-
tatn-4 minor injuries.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Departmrur store IavI.,.,,,

Springfield. Ill. Dec. -1S.-The Illinois SUI
preme Court to-day held the anti-depart-
ment store law. passed by the last legs
lsture. 10 be unconstitutional. The de-
the Cook County Criminal Court. iuposing
q fine on the proprietor OF a Chicago De-
partment store for selling certain kIuds
OF merchandise where other kinds OF rnef-
chandise Wee sold.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Escaped from Moving Trnin.

Sioux Falls. Iowa. Dec. Isl II. Morton.
wanted here for forgery, made a daring
escape from Sheriff Davenport. of Sioux
City. near Farley. Iowa, while being
brought here. Morton jumped out of the
window Of a toilet room while the train
Was under WAY. Morton was caught IN
Boston
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Crashed Under Car Of steel Rail.

Jackson. Miss. Dec. lS-WhHe a gang
OF section iabOregs were unloading a ear
Of steel rails On the Yszoo and Missi-sippl
VALLEY Road neaF Anding. La, the car
overturned. instantly hililug Henry Car
penfer and Tom Mitchell and seriously
lnjufinE seven others. tao of whom are
expected 10 die.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
TWO STARTLING RUMORS.
Buiier Crosses the Tngeia and Methuen
l. Cut on.

London. Dec IS-The Daily Mail hears
from a hitherto reliable correspondent
that Gen. Butler. after stiff fight. cross
ed the rugela River.
The correspondent also states that Gen.
Methuen's cor mUnicatiCns are cut.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
cavalr, and ArtIiler, fro.H Australia.

Melbourne. Dec. B.-An Australian
mounted contingent of thousand men
viii sail for south Africa before January
"a An additional New South Wales bat
tnry OF artillery is ~ sail Immediately.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Admiral sampson Join.,h, 81 a.

Palmyra. y y, Dec. B.-admlral samn-
son was mustered into membership in
James A. Garfield Post. lsa, C. A. n. To-
night
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
AN EMPTY WAR CHEST
Another Serious Phase of the
South African Problem.
EXPENSES SlO.OOO,O0O A WEEK

Imperial Government Makes Draft Upon
Roberts TO Tiave a Free Hand in the Con-
duct Of the War Relief of Lad,-mIth
~lill the Most Important Emergency, Al
though All the Armies Need Increasing.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
A dispatch . senor Pnlldo a. -

A dispatch 70 senior PuIidO, the Ven
ezuelan charge, states that the revolu-
tion is crushed and Hernardez's force is
completely destroyed. Details are not
given of the forces engaged and the num-
her of casualties The engagement oc-
CURED on the l4th, and IS the one refer
RED TO by Minister LOOmis. Senor PuIido
regards the information as such as To
justify the belief that The disorder ia
Venezuela is at an end, and that peace
VIII Be restored.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19

are to the fore. welcoming the opportunity
TO 90 to the front" Enthusiastic cheer
iRg1
Aiter praising the great services OF the
naval brtgades assisting the troops IN
south Africa and testifying TO the con-
staht anxiety Of naval men % be in the
'hieh or the Fighting. Mr.. Goschen said;
~ ~ impossible 20 grant their desires,
aIthough these soldiers and sailors would
- Siad 20 10 10 South Africa in thou
sands. because. when 12neo regulars have
itIt our shores the responsibility FOR the
sfnciency OF our navy Viii be immensely
increased. j believe the preparedness OF
snr navy has contributed essentially TO
asslst Britons to remain calm and conh-
oent, dess!te the black outlook.
We have not only to look at South AZ
Iicas Dtt AZ the situation and at possible
emergencies all around, and without being
an alarmist, ! would insist that We must
sacrifice 20 the imperative duty that every
snip De tully and properly manned
Admiral Bere-ford's suxgestion.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford is
quoted In an interview to-dav as saying:
The issue OF the war viii depend more
upon artillery than anything else, espe-
cially at the siege OF Pretoria and other
places where the biggest battles are ex-
peeted. Therefore / urge that all the
naval guns which can be spared from the
reserves and other ships be mounted on
artillery trains and timbers for field ser
vice Immediately. This move is neces-
sary, as there are no quick-fring twelve
Founders of l.2eo weight in the army.
The government should Immediately
commission every ship in the division
OF the navy, as a needful precaution
against any nation seeking TO take adj
vantage OF Great Britain's cOnuiuon. No
friendly nation could object. Il would
only be running water through hose
pipes so as 10 prepare for fire.
Il am greatly pleased 10 see Gems. Rob-
erts and Kitchener 90 TO the aid Of Gen.
Butler"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
A TREATY IN DANCER
Democrats Oppose the New Ar.
rangement About Samoa.
REASONS FOR THEIR OPPOSITION

III Is Claimed that the United states Has
No Authority to Deprive t,e Samoans of
Their Islands W jfhOut Consulting the Ma
tives-Fifty-cight Votes VIII BE Neees-
sary. and TO the Republican Strength inde-
Pendents and Democrats Must BE Added.