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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
ANOTHER ARMOR-PLA7E TEST.
THE HIGH CARBON NICKEL.sTEEL HARVEY.
TREATED PLATE AGAIN SUCCESSFUL.

THE HIGH CARBON NICKEL.STEEL HARVEY.
TREATED PLATE AGAIN SUCCESSFUL.
Washington. Jan. - (specaD.-Tncrc was an In
eresting test Of plate at the Indian Head prov
ing ground to-day, when the first trial Of American
made armOr may be said to have been completed.
The results sustained the conclusions Of tie Orlnanco
authorities drawn from the tests heretofore held and
noted I'm detail AZ the time IN these patches. To-
days results again demonstrated that hgh.carbon
nickcl-steel. Harvey treated IS the most successful
| gtade Of armor. and that this variety, under
the usual conditions Of trial. will repel the
| most efficient prolcctc yet presented There
two plates fired at to-day. both from
the Carnegie works. low carbon all steel plate
and the other high carbon nlcSclstecl plate each
being treated by the Harvey process Of face hardening
The comparison Of these plates and those tried in
October and November is difficult owing 10 the errors
Of workmanship which necessated certain changes in
| the size and nature OF the plates Of today's tcst
About eighteen inches Of tho high carbon plate had
been cut of 10 rid the plate Of the effects Of Il
cack across end, so that less surface
was presented than In any Of the
other plates, and consequently the attack calcu
lated 10 find less resistance. There had been din
entities in testing the low carbon plate and the efforts
10 prepare II for the test had resulted In its being
tempered eleven times. 1t Ind warped TO some OK
tent and In providing for even front H. had been
planed at each end that only that part OF the plate
which was to receive the eight or centre shot had
IA thickness equal to the other pilates that U.s. little
| over ten inches
Five shots hrd at this plate, four
from 6inch gun and from an sinch gun The
inequality In The high carbon plate sought 10 h,
overcome by firing three Ginch shots and one \ inch
but even this modification hardly inst 10 The plate
which obliged 10 receive attack within a small
radius. No PLATE cOnh stand such assault ana II
matter for rrmaia that the plato remained prac
tcally nnnlured until the final shot which parted
plate In three distinct portions. Hotter pFojectcs
In the OInCn rounds and i4IUcutDP shells
the s-lnch The prOjcctilcs did well, some Of the
iotLcr ging good TO firing az iin. while both Of The
Carpenter prOectcs. although p"rfcrng the targets
were practically nnimpircd. Dupont brown pnsinatic
powder VA, used. rnc striking velocity IN the inch
gun was 900 foot seconds and the striking energy
$3.50 foot tons The velocity IN trc s-inch was l. $50
and the energy 1859.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
MP. DEPEW CANE 10 HE RESCUE.

Pe,kskrI y V, Jan. 10 (SpecaD.-The town OF Pcox.
SKILL although has population OF about 10000. has
never hall opera house adapted 10 It's nccds
An attempt was made some time b. % provide q
suitable place for large gatherings The plan concn.
plated a building containing auditorium which should
derived from rental OF the TO BE- applied the
general maintenance OF the structure. site secured
and subscriptions the building fund made General
James ". Hustled beading the list and Chaunccy VI.
Dcr~w who il native OF the old town. following. Work
wos earged on under the original plans were
somewhat enlarged Then the funds became exhausted
work wa, suspended and the building enclosed In TEN.
poIary weather boards.
~ tho embarrassing condition q affairs. 10
asked how would be fcqrlr'd to complete
tho structure told that the would
he between 4Ij 600 and 10000. Mr. Dcpew thcrcupon
.ouc.ted those In proceed with the completion
~ the work and promised TO advance the money needed
This supplement-, the mortgage that was put upon the
rro,cr,y when the work begun The people Of the
town feel quite comfortable In the confidence that
they will soon amusement and Lecture hall
nrnsua.e with the dignity ~ the old time community.
IL goes without saying that Mr. Depew's contribution
will not fcccptcd for until he shall formally
dedicated the hall by ~ his bet oatons.
caso longer regarded remotely in the future, Will
mark the beginning Of a new era OF local Pleasure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
sECRETlRY FOSTER MAD no RELAPSE.

Washington, JAN 12.-It was reported here today thn
Secretary Foster had suffered relapse at Fortress
Monroe and IL serious condition. inquiry de-
velopcd tho statement that the report was mnch eA
aggcrated secretary Foster, accompanied by MISS
Foster left here the Norfolk steamer saturday even
Ing for Fortress Monroe. The weather was stormy
and the passengers had rather rough experience on
the trip. When be reached Fortress Monroe the sece
tary complained Of feeling badly. and rs matter OF
prudence IL was deemed advisable to send for DR..
MagTudcr his regular physician. lie responded az
once and found that his patient had overtaXcd his
strength on the trip and was si slightly fatiguei'
but otherwise was in good condition MISS Foster WHO
Is in Washington received telegram from Dr. MagTdcr
saving that the secretary getting along nicely ana
that there cause for alarm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
p1-s1vres DONE IN THE SENATE.

Washington Jan. 13.-TGe last remaining vacancy In
the ranks Of the Senate filed this morning by the
presence of Mr. Jones. Of Nevada. who under the
escort Of his colleague Mr. stewart (who had an
nonced his attendance. advanced 10 the clerks desk
and took the oath Of Office his fourth Senatorial
term.
MIR Gordon made personal statement In eXplana-
ton of his absence from the sessions Of the Committee
Or Coast Dcsences, saving that he had seen in tho
record the name Of Mr.. German a member Of that
committee instead Of his lie found now that that
WAS An error and he wOud hencefOrtl attend the
meetings OF that committee. In the same connection
he said tha, II he had been In the committee he would
have voted against the bill reported yesterday pro-
vidng for coast defsnces
senate bill to prevent the adultcraton and mis-
branding Of AMI food products was reported and
placed on the calendar
Among the bills introduced and referred were the
following;
by Mr.. Kyle Making certain issues OF money legal
tender Also proposing an amendment to tho Consti-
tuition so as to regulate marriages and divorces In tho
several states. lie asked that the latter be laid on
the table. ard said THAT he would at an early day
address the Senate on tie subject.
Mr. Hansbrolgh offered resolution (Which was
agreed to- calling the PostmasterGeneral for in
formation and reports 10 the extension Of the free
delivery system TO rural communities.
The calendar taken up and several bills were
passed. =,
free coinage Of gold and silver bullion was referred 10
the Finance Committee.
The senate then CATER brief executive session. at
D. m adjourned TIL tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
A CHANCE FOR AMERICAN COTTON EOoDo'
RECIPROCITY WILL GIVE AN EASY ENThAN0H
INTO RIO GRANDE DO SUI.

Washington, Jan. IS (spcclaD Every cotton manu-
factucr in the United States. we'll n every irch"'
Interested I'm the Brazilian trade. should rid anu stuuS
report which Is about TO be Published by ulc 'u'p
| Department. 1t prepared by Consul NesicS anu
relates 10 the commerce Of the state Of Rio Grndc 90
| sui Mr. Necley being stationed AT Tho Guy Oh ulao
name which the chief port OF the state lNo oah'e
do sui is by no means tire largest most popuOus Oh
the states which compose the great south American
Republic and yet IL annually imports ana consumes
cotton goods the value OF millions OF dOafs anu uc
amount is steadily increasing. The present sldrc Vi
the United States in this commerce is small-so snaii
as 10 appear actually Insignificant when compared WITH
the shares OF some other countries In the same COM
merce In 1889 the value OF cotton goods entered az
Rio Grande do sui from England for consumption
amounted to $5I9,50s. in 1890 the amount had In
creased TO S1,Oa1.l16. The entries from Germany
| in 1850 amounted to $@o".77s In l79o
tho total swolled TO sGI13ss. The receipts from
Uruguay amounted to s22G,446 in 1e39; and TO S57;3,
O2l in 1890. Next came the United states, WIN
IN a gree anf I9 e Tie ne of @
if the advantage il Offers is improved by the manu-,
facturers and merchants of the United states ,nS
Custom House returns of Rio Grande do sui this year
on this point Consul Ncsley wIit eiv tho n,scs Il
wud In the cotton goods trade II our merchants and
manufacturers ava!led themselves OF the grand op
ment for the Introduction Of onr prints ana oLner
been conceded to be superior to the English, they
have been heretofore more expensive: but now, with
discount of 20 per cent on the duties tacy are II
not rs cheap certainly not much above the English
prints In price, and might easily be made lower:
The trouble with manufacturers IS they do not
take the pains find out what necessary for them
to do IN order compete with tho Europeans In the
export trade. The American prints are made for the
home market where weight Is doubtless desirable; but
here duties are paid on these goods according TO
weight and the consequence is that the English prints
which made especially for export are much hgh'er
and come in at a greatly reduced rate. So, with n
discount OF 25 per in duties il we do not take
the lead in this line IL will be our own fault. Tie
entire class Of cotton goods Is certainly one that
merits the attention Of the United States merchant
and manufacturer. Cotton Is the largest class Of
all the imports and into millions OF dollars for
this state Alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
BREApsTUFF AND PROVISION EXPORTS.
REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF STATISTICS COVER
ING TIE YEAR 1891.


ING TIE YEAR 1891.
Washington Jan. 13.-The Chief OF the Bureau OF
statistics reports that the total values OF the exports
of domestic breadsufs from the United states our
nr the month Of December. sol, and during the SIX
and twelve months ended December 81 le"l' rs com
parer with similar exports during the coriespohui"S
perjods OF the preceding year. were AZ ioAows:
December 1891, ESQ 241 1893; 1890. slol2o t9o SIX
months ended December 81. 1eol, sl6o'eesl93; 1851
sbA SOC 213 twelve months ended December 81 lsel
1924 3l9 500; 1890 s136 ,S45s 500
The exports during the six months enoed De-
cember 81 1891 amounted to 95121 9e3 bushels, valued
at $50 GOO SOB The exports during the Corresponding
perod OF the preceding amounted TO 223oloo push
els valued at $50 3s5,91l.
The exports o. corn follows: Six months cndeo
December 81 1901 is pa $50 bushels value si5O' 100
six months ended December 81 1890. 1sl9o1s7 bushels
value 80 1872 $40.
The total values Of the exports Of beef hog ana GARY
nroducts from the United States during the month OF
december 1901 and during the twelve months ended
December 81, 1891, as compared with similar exports
during the corresponding periods OF the preceding year.
were follows: ..oo .,,,-oo,-
december, 1891, S12,11201o; 1890, sl3,l79ola
twelve months ended December 81, 1891, Sl2o91lo2o
1900 81 81 31J,0 Ola.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
Mr.. HOLMAN COMES OUT FOR ECONOMY
HE CALLS FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON

HE Calls FOR THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON
HIS RESOLUTION TO LIMIT EXPENDITURES
Washington, Jan. 13.-ln the House tooaS W.
Holman. Of Indiana, asked unanimous consent lo' 'o
Immediate consideration OF resolution oeciailne !.
TO n the Judgment Of the House that the grahhs "
subsidies or bountIes by Congress In money pupno
land bonds or by Endorsement or BY pledge oi the
,b,,c c,edit IN promote specnl private Industries or
enterprises independent Of the constitutional power OF
Congress is unjust and impolitic and III 'hauie' '
fict with the spirit OF republican insututons' so I"
resolution 70 effect that money ouHht W DO up
nroprated by Congress from the public treasury except
such rs is manfesty necessary 10 carry on tue several
departments frugally, efficiently and honestly al
mnistered .,u 49,.
Mr. Holman demanded the prevlods question, and
nr MYERS. OF louisiana moved tie reference OF the
resolution TO the Committee on ways ann Nea'''
Lost-56 10 115. -
Mr. Henderson, Of Iowa thought that an opportunity
should be givon for debate. Mr.. Mchenna, OF Gan
forn,o sngrested that tho second resolution II Adopted
defeated every bill that had been or cou1 be intro
duced except such as referred 70 departmental aia'
Mr. Henderson, OF Iowa, inquired whether debate
would be in order after the previous question was
ordered The speaker pro tenn replied that II wouio
not, in his opinion.
Mr. Reed of Maine corroborated this opinion and
added with sarcasm, "and this House VIII oe"so 10
be a deliberative body" .
Mr,
demand for the previous question: and as inc Demo
Gratis rose to support him they were met by the CRY
of Put on the gag" from the Republicans ih0
previous question was ordered; yeas 15f, nays 81.
This WAS the first question coming before the
House this session when the party lines were strictly
drawn. the Democrats voting in the affirmative anu
the Republicans in the negative The AIauce incn
voted with tie Republicans. Mr.. Holman then asked
unanimous consent that brief time be allowed iof
debate and he suggested half an hour on each side'
Mr. Reed thought that the time was TOO orici ana
asked that two hours be accorded to each sldc'
Mr. Holman assented to this arrangement, and
this time granted.
Mr.. simpson, of Kansas inquired whether that
u.era three parties in the House. -,
The Speaker pro TEN replied that the time wo T
no controlled by Mr.. Henderson. OF Iowa, ana 'i''
Mr. breckinridgc Of Kentucky, remarked that ~
,ros now growing late and suggested That the House
adjourn and make NICE pleasant day oil IL To-
This suggestion met with the approval OK t ,n
House and an adjournment was taken uhIn y"
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
THE PED cRoss AND THE GIFT 10 RUSSIA.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Mlss Clara Barton president
OF the American National Red Cross Society, has IS
sued an address to the American people concerning
the proposed gift OF grain to the starving Russian
peasantry She refers to the nonconcurrence OF the
House IN the Senate resolution approprlang 100000
N TRANSPORT the corn 10 Russia, and urges that the
Nation mohe proyson TO do so. She states that the
Red Cross society will act as the medium for erecting
the distribution an agent DR.. J. b. IIubbel having
been appointed accompany tho gifts and hand them
oy.r 10 the Red Cross branch 10 Russia letter from
A. C}reger Russian Charge d'Ahalres at Washington,
Is appended giving assurance that the Russian Govern
ment recognizes the Red Cross most acceptable
medium for the distribution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
SENATE COMMITTEES REARRANGED.
VACANCIES CAUSED BY Mr.. PLUMB's DEATH
FILLED, EXCEPT on APPROPRIATIONS

FILLED, EXCEPT on APPROPRIATIONS
Washington. Jan. 10 SpocnD. Several additional
changes wero made to-day in the Senate committees
all but OF the vacancies caused by the death Of
Mr.. Plumb being filed by transfers promotions
Mr.. Dolph, the ranking member on the Committee on
Public Lands promoted 10 the vacant chairman
ship and Mr.. Carey, OF wyoming was appointed to
I'll ont the majority membership. Mr.. Dolph resigned
the craftsmanship Of the Committee on Coast Defences
and Mr.. squire Of Washington chosen IN his
place. Mr. squire's craftsmanship that Of the Com
mittee on Transportation Routes to the Seaboard. was
given TO Mr.. Gallnger OF New Hampshire. Mr.. Allen
Mr. squire's colleague. further recognized by the
transfer Of his committee. that Relations with
Canada. from the select 10 the standing list. Mr.
Perkins. the new Senator from Kansas. assigned
10 the Committees Patents. tho District OF Columbia
and tho Transportation OF Meat Products. Tho place
on the Appropriations Committee left vacant by Mr.
Pumbs death was not filed and there TO be
a growing disposition to allow the membership OF that
committee to lapse to It's original number. An extra
majority member. Mr. Stewart. added IN Deem
Der only week before Mr.. Plnmb's death The
and four Democratic members as formerly. and far
the Republican senators have failed 10 decide on the
question OF making an addition to the present list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
THE REFUGEES ARE ALL TRANSFERRED.

Washington. Jan. l3-Sccrctary Tracy today re
celved cable message from Commander Evans, OF the
rnnboat Yorktown. nj Valparaiso saying that the ast
= the Chlan political refugees who have been under
protection ut the different Legations at SANTIAGO were
safely transferred t. the Yorktown yesterday. There
were seven Of these refugees. he shys five at tho
United states Legation and two AZ the spanish Legn
ton. They accompanied from Santiago TO the
Yorktown by the American, Italian and spanish Min
,tor, and viii remain on TIE vessel until January TO-
wien they will be transferred to the Pacific Mail
steamer scheduled to sail for Panamn on That date on
the way FOR Europe The dispatch says nothing i'm
regard TO the condition OF affair In Chilli 1t u.s. there
fore assumed that there Is nothing to report on that
subject There were originally fourteen refugees at
tho different Legations when the present Admnlsta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY.

Tor New England rain variable winds.
For Ncw.York. snow northerly winds
For Pennsylvania. rain snow. variable winds.
For New.Jcrsey, Delaware. Maryland. Virginia and 'h
Carolnas, san colder by night; southerly winds
For Georgis rain cooler.
Eastern Florida rain I'm the north cooler by ngha
For Alabama and Western Florida, clearing. colder.
For Mis- spn Louisiana Arkansas and Eastern Texas.
generally falr slightly warmer.
For Ohio West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.
snow colder.
For Indiana and Illinois, clearing; slightly warmer.
For Michigan. fair colder IN the north By night.
For Kansas and Colorado fair colder.
For Missouri. clcGing. -.
For Nebla4ka Snow nurries in the west; colder BIZ
night
Eo~ Wlsconsi and Iowa. fair; cold by night.
For Mime O,a and the DakotaS, clearing; colder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
CAPTAIN SCHLEY,s FINAL REPORT.

Washington, Jan. 13.-The final report Of Captain
schey commanding the cruiser Baltimore in regard to
the assault on tho sailors of the vessel ut Val
paaisO, on october 10, received at the
Navy Department to-day, In 1t Captain Schey makes
positive statement that the only interview he
nod with Foster Judge Of Crimes. on the subject Of
the attack on the Ba:morcs sailors occurred soon
after that event and before It's full gravity was known
and understood at Valparaiso At that interview,
Captain schlcy says, Judge Foster expressly stated TO
him that the OF the attack the hntred that
the lower class Of Chans had for Americans, because
Of the belief that the Americans had been the side
Of Balmaceda This expression hy Judge Foster Is
garded by Naval officers highly significant, in view
Of his subsequent statements in regard to the Bald
more incident. The Interview took place before the
receipt Of the Presidents note calling on the Gillian
Government for reparation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

The appointment was referred its receipt by inc
Senate 70 the Committee PostOices and Post ROADS
and reported back favoraby and placed Oh 'he
calendar Of executive business last Monday The Vo'e
in the committee was unanimous and there is no douo'
that the action of the senate in confirming the no""
ton will be equally so. senator HILL not ocio'o'
Wolcott secured delay for day or two when the ie
mort Was made But the New York senator was IN
nuenced only by political considerations, and ne mas
no charge OF any sort make against the character o'
the new appolntee MIR. Wocotts sole interest IN 'ie
case arse Of request he received from iteno
polnt ment and hc decided after an examination ID
Offer no opposition 20 Mr.. Kathbuns confirmation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
JAMES A. BlILEY BUYS THE FOREP4CGH SHOW

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.-James a. Bailey proprietor
Of the Barnum & Bailey shows. day purchased from
Catherine A. Cooper widow Of tie late James E. Cooper
and ADMINISTRATIVE Of his estate. the Adam Forepaugh
shows including all property. right. titles and good viii
attaching TO that exhibition Mr.. Bailey Immediately
transferred half interest in the purchase to Joseph T.
McCaddon, who has been the manager Of the shows
since Mr. Cooper purchased them from the Adam Fore
naurh estate two wears ago. The amount involved In
these transactions is not known McCaddoI is Mr
Daevs brother in-law He has been especially trained
from boy hood up by Mr. Bailey 10 become his successor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
ILLNESS OF PROFESSOR AIKEN.

Princeton. y. j., Jan. 13.-Dr. Charles A. Aiken,
Stuart, professor II tho relations Of philosophy and
science 10 the Christian religion, and Of Oriental and
old Testament literature in the Princeton Theological
seminary. Is Tying dangerously i'll with pneumonia at
his home. DR.. Aiken taken i'll with influenza
during the HOLIDAYS. and this has since developed into
pneumonia lie has not bcen able 10 meet his class.
Dr. Underwood addressed The students Of the seminary
this evening on Corca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
FORCED HIS FATHERS NlMr.

Buffalo. y. Y. Jan. 13.-George b. Webb aged
twenty arrested ut the Central Depot G0Ont
o'clock this morning, n dispatch from LOchport
charging him with forgery. He was about 10 take Il
train for Chicago. II is alleged that he went To the
store Of Brown IXson Co., jewellers, Of Lockpori
md purchased a diamond ring for 370 rendering In
payment check for 1880. purporting be signed by
his father, George H. Webb, He received In
change $50 in money. and check for $40 the
National Exchange Bank, OF Lockport 1t aferward
appeared that the Webb check forgery and dis
patches sent out resulting I'm the young man 5
arrest. lie was taken back to LockpOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14

Washington, JAM 13-The Navy Department Is in
formed that the Bennington arrived at Monevdeo TO.
day. 1t Is expected that the Atlanta will arrive there
this evening or tomorrow. These two vessels win
Increase the American feet Mt that point to FIVE, the
others being the flagship Chicago ard the Essex and
Yantc. These will all be available in the negota-
tons with Chill should assume more warlike aspect
than Mt present The Philadelphia Concord and Kear
sarge Port Prince, and could be utilized in the
event OF prolonged trouble together with the Miano
nomoh at New-York and the Newark at Norfolk. The
disposition Of the vessels the Pacific station Is as
follows: The san Francisco and Charleston 40
Diego: the Baltimore and Mohican, at san Fran
disco; the Pensacola at Honolulu; the Boston, at
Calao; the Yorktown at Valparaiso and the Iroquoi5,
at Samoa
Mr. Cramp the Philadelphia shlpbullder, at the
Navy Department today I'm conference with officials In
regard the condition Ct wo.k on the Naval vessels
under construction mt his yard He sid that tho
work progressing rapidly possible but was
hampered somewhat by the scarcity Of materials For
this he could not say positively when the cruiser
NewYorS would b. ready for her trial trip. Cruiser
no II, known rs the Pirate, is well under way and
Will be ready for launching In May.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
BOyrOy MERCHANTS ELECT OFFICERS.

Boston, JAN l3.-At the annual meeting OF the
Boston Merchants Association to-day these officers
were elected Jonathan A. Lane president, \. Shu-
man. first vlco president, Edward T. Wilbur. treas
urcr; Bcvcrly X. Moore, clerk; Francis W. Breed,
Robert VI. Bnrnett J. Aba Davis. John II. Henry
william HI. John Hopewcll. !r., Weston Lewis,
Charles ". Parker, Oscar H. Sampson. stephen b.
Smons Solomon Y. strntton and Edward i. Wilson,
4 t. .nrC