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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
New England Pensions.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10. - Pensions for New
inglanders: Maine - Original, Henry
Wheeler, RodmGn Allen. Charles p. Pettib
gill, Andrew Franquire, Henry A. Noyes, Gus
tave A. Hoffman; additional, Patrick Noon
Eliah Averll, Alex G. Hewes, Isaac Q. Bow
dartin A. Stowell, Clark l.. Lakeman, Francis
T. Lufkin; renewal and increase, Leverett q
Kirkham; increase, Mark T. Richardson (de-
ceased); original widows, ETC., Hannah +
Shea, Maria l.. Gilmore.
New Observation-Disclosures, stephen Brock,
Richard o. Greenleaf Edward o. Grady; al
liam +. Hall; original widows, etc, Sulia Nj.
Brown, Mary j. French, mother.
Vermont-Original, Cassius Peck, Kendall
p. Ames; additional, Levi s. Foster; renewal
and increase, Jared l.. Jones; increase, Calvin
w. Richardson's: reissue, Charles A. Sanders.
Original, George NJ. Hough-
ton, Edward Chandler, John Thompson,
Orman =. Davis, Charles NJ. s. Gerry. William
#. Blackler, Edward Burnham, Lindsey Fir
stevens; additional, Patrick Carr, stephen II.
Collar, William Davenport, Nathaniel b. Bry-
ant; increase, Dana Austin; original, widows,
etc, Emma II. Cook, Rebecca A. Tilton, Susan
p Ingalls, Mary A. Mosher, Sarah II. Cush-
ing (mother), Ellen +. Connell, Sarah j. Pet
ers.
Rhode Island-Original. William Guinness;
additional william Rapp deceased); orig-
nal, widows, etc, Matilda Rapp, Ellen kilfoil,
Harriet r. Kelley.
tonal, Jacob l.. Chevalier; original, widows,
etc, Margaret Reiger. Louisa Potter, Gather
inc A. Blackman, winifred G. Gallagher (de-
ceased), Electa G. Cornish, minor OF Charles
A. Gallagher.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

A meeting of the executive committee
on the police ball was held last evening
The report of the treasurer showed the
net proceeds of this ball to be S,oo2'0
The funeral of Oscar +. Smith took
place to-day at the First Unlversailst
church.
Capt. Eugene Stevens of Station .. has
been presented with Past High Priests
Jewel by Royal Arch Chapter, No. i,
Order of Masons. The presentation was
msde last evening by the present High
Priest William A. Esten.
A trio of insane people. Robert Nc.
Murtrie, John III. Curran, Jr., and Mary
Ann Beatie were examined in the Sixth
District Court this morning. and sufficient
proof Of their insanity being developed
they were ordered committed to the
State Asylum.
A meeting of the Rhode Island Busi-
ness Mems Association will be held at
the rooms tonight to consider the re-
vision of the by laws and to listen to au
address on the road question by several
authorities on the subject.
An art exhibition is being held at the
studio of III. +. Rose at 209 High street
aud will close tonight.
The Commercial Club will discuss "rhe
Modern Evolution Of Insurance at its
meeting SATURDAY. night. George II. Shell
don Of New York will speak.
The meeting of the stockholders of the
Providence and Worcester railroad will
be held in Butler Exchange AT II o'clock
tomorrow.
The Dexter Donation town meeting
will be held at 3 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. in the City Councils chamber.
Battery A will hold reception i'm its
armory on Benefit street this evening.
The Slocum Light Guards will have q
social Tins evening.
The Rhode Island Business Mems AS.
sociation will meet this evening.
Miss Blackwell will speak at tie Bel
street chapel this evening.
The reception to ID. w Reeves will be
held at the Union Club at III o'clock this
,eyeninR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
EXCITES GRAVE FEARS.
No Doubt that ex-Secretary Blaine
is a Very Sick Man.
GROWING WEAKER AND WEAKER.
The Death Of Three of His Children Has
soreIy Stricken Him-Last Evening
His Condition was "About the Same
His Disease Must Terminate Fatally.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Inquiry at Mr..
Blaine's residence last evening elicted
simply the response through an attendant
that "Mr. Blaine's condition was about the
same.n
From another source 1t was learned that
his condition was less favorable than it
was in the morning. There is no doubt
that Mr.. Blaine is very sick and his con-
dition excites the gravest fears. person
qualified to speak by reason OF relation
ship with the family, says:
at is only within the past four DAYS
that Mr.. Blaine's family have fully real
lied that the sands of his life are running
out. AT no period of his declining health,
for some time past, has Mr.. Blaine failed
to appreciate that he was stricken with
a disease that
Must Sooner or Later
terminate fatally, but with splendid cour-
age he has carefully guarded the secret
from his family, and performed his duties,
public and private.
"Mr. Blaine's disease is OF the kidneys.
Those organs become congested whenever
he takes cold. Mr.. Blaine is suffering from
cold contracted while out riding lew
days ago. His throat and lungs are in
cessantly affected. Upon the occurrence
OF every relapse, such as the one which he
is now suffering, his vital powers show
less and less recuperative energy.
"Mr. Blaine Is growing weaker and weak
er as the days go by. He is much emacia-
ted as compared with his condition six
days ago. Mr.. Blaine now speaks upon
the subject Of death freely and is prepared
for the end.
"The death of three children within a
comparatively brief period has sorely
stricken him, and his grief has hastened
the progress Of his malady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
VIII Not se Withdrawn.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-At the Chi
nese consulate Secretary Tang Hang yes
terday denied that Chinese opposition to
the Geary act is to be withdrawn. BY
the last mail from China he said the con-
sulate received an official reply from the
Chinese government to the monster petit
ton sent by the Chinese OF this country
to the emperor asking his assistance.
The communication in reply to the pc
tition Is signed by Prince Chung, chief OF
the department OF state, and says the en-
peror pledges his word to make overtures
to the United States government with n
view to opening negotiations that will
lead to reasonable modification OF the
law affecting Chinese subjects as it stands
tOday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Heavy Shipment Of Gold.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Treasury off,
cials disavow any feeling Of anxiety over
the recent heavy shipments OF gold,
amounting to over five million dollars
during the present month. They show a
strong disinclination to duscuss he matter
and il is evident that they are not pleased
with the situation.
According TO one OF them the explana-
ton OF the heavy shipments at present
"lies simply i'm the fact thst exchange Is
at the shipping point, or in other words,
there is a profit In the expectation of gold
ST the present rate OF exchange"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
A verdict for the Defendant.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The jury in the suit
OF Frank $. Gray against Elliott F. Shepard
TO recover damages for breach OF contract,
returned verdict for the defendant Col.
Shepard smiled approvingly on the Judge
and turning TO the jury said: 81 thank
you very much" His counsel, ex-Judge
Davis, moved for an allowance and il was
granted by Judge Parker, who awarded
the colonel five per cent. allowance upon
the amount claimed by Gray, s1i,66i.
Lawyer Dittenhofer, on behalf OF Gray,
who was absent, moved for new trial on
the ground that the verdict was against
the weight OF evidence. This motion was
denied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Mr. GEORGES ARGUMENT
In the Senate Yesterday He Attacked
the N. Y. Cotton Exchange.
BOTH BRANCHES OF CONGRESS
Transact Hut Little Business-Populists
Think the Interstate Commerce Bill
IL Dangerous Heavy Gold shipments
Yesterdays Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-In the Senate
yesterday, muclS OF Mr.. Georges argu'
ment was addressed (as on the two previ-
GUS days. to an attack upon the New
York Cotton Exchange, where he said
falsehood and trickery were used for the
purpose Of influencing prices, and he quo
ted from the testimony OF w. Kneeland>a
prominent member of the New York Pro-
duce Exchange before the Senate commit
tee, In which this expression il used:
"They cannot get up bear lie that can
not get up bull lie to equal It,"
In conclusion, Mr.. George said the cot
ton raisers Of this country, the wheat rails
ers and the corn raisers are entitled TO
some consideration at the hands OF the
American Senate. They have complained
N their conventions, their public meet
ings, their oranges and their lodges OF the
future" system. They know that there
has been great depression, a great lower
ing of prices. They feel that their bust
ness has not only become Improbable,
but that it is prosecuted at a loss.
Mr.. Washburn (Rep.) made an effort to
have day fixed next week for a vote to
be taken on the bill, but objections were
numerous and the effort was abandoned.
The McGarrahan bill went over till
Monday.
The House concurrent resolution for
the holiday recess was presented and was,
on motion of Mr.. Hale. referred to the
committee on appropriations. The SEN
ate then went into executive session and
at $40 adjourned till Monday.
In the House.
In the House the first bill called up
was one authorizing the secretary of the
treasury to cover into the treasury $4,000
Of the appropriation for the Chocktaw
and Chickasaw Indians. Passed.
Then was called up a House resolution
giving lin response to a request for infor-
nation by the President in a message OF
Feb. IL, 1922 the opinion of the House
hat there Is no sufficient reason for inter-
ference in the due execution Of the law
for the payment of the Chocktaw and
Chickasaw nations for their interest in
the Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservation.
After much discussion the resolution was
agreed to.
The House then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
The FINANCIAL NEWS.

PosroN. Dec. '16.--There was not
strong spot Ia the stock market this
morning. Every thing was decidedly
weak. aud New York houses take
very gloomy vie w OF the situation.
London has been large seller
OF the market, disposing tot nearly
oO. 600 share OF stock, over b 5,oOo shares OF
Union Pa fic being marketed Tor their
account. The New York banks are sell
Ing I'm their loans. nearly 600 be-
inc allied so far. This mas resulted In n
very stro Y money market call money
ON New York being quoted ~ per cent
hid. Talk of gold shipments increases.
The Sterling Exchange is very hrm. Ia
the active securities were weak
Bay State Gas was freely sold
and tue support was very hgnl.
Westinghouse common was traded quile
freely at 32lS. The rumors OF yesterday
regarding the pool appear to be without
foundation, as the members OF IL were
around quite early, and taxing STOCK a1
NEw YORK. Dec. 16.--London prices are
weak. It is impossible TO say how much
cold will 90 out To morrow. Neill is ouC
with an estimate of 50, OOO Tor the COZ
ton cron. With old cotton he makes IL
f6 SOC, 900 maximum.
RosroN. Dec. l6-The Boston News
Bureau saws: +. II. Prince has yester-
Law aud to- lay secured control OF Jne
Connecticut River railroad, for cash,
This presumably is in the interest OF the
3oston and Maine and New York and
yew England. as it would be most val
tab lie adjunct to both these system.
CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-The Lnseed on
Company has notified stockholders that
!. COMMITTEES is now at work appraislng
b. iinseed oil property for the purpose OF
establishing basis of consolidation with
tbe Leader Com pany, and that the result
of this in Investigation and plans will prob
ABLY be ready for announcement by
Ian. 4.
Bosroy. Dec. 16.-Connecticut River
railroad stock is quoted at 300 in the 10.
ral stock market this noon. IL jumped
UP 40 points during the forenoon. AT
o'clock further rise OF IL points oc-
cu rred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Third Matinee Musicale

The third of the Jordan-Bon musi-
Gale took place yesterday afternoon AT
Blackstone parlors. and the program was
listened to by an appreciative audience.
IL opened with the selection from Men
delssohn. "Andante Convariazione, by
Mr.. Bonner. which was artistically given.
"Biondina," by Gounod is IA work which
has never before been heard in this city
1t is n cyclus of songs. which tell a simple
love story, the wooing. the marriage ana
death. Mr., Jordan gave splendid in-
depreciation Of these songs, especially IN
portrayng the pathos in the nnai set
without undue exaggeration. The violin
plaving of II. Adamowski was thoroughly
enjoyed. He is not such a finished artist
as many another, but his technique Is
sufficient aud his playing is full OF hre,
abandon and feeling aud consequently dc
lightful to listen TO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
A LABOR CONGRESS.
Afternoon Session of the Federation OF
Labor-Work Accomplished.

Afternoon Session of the Federation OF
Labor-Work Accomplished.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-At the after
noon session of the Federation of Labor,
resolutions were introduced favoring the
and to secure legislation prohibiting
judges from directing juries to bring in
verdicts.
The report of the committee, to whom
President Gompers report had been re-
ferred, was then taken up. The commit
tees concurrence In most OF the recon-
mendations was approved, until the clause
favoring the opening OF the Worlds Fair
on Sunday was reached.
Miss Kenny of the Shirt Ironers op-
posed il on the ground that il was an en-
croachment on the working peoples right
to a day of rest and was supported by the
representatives of the BARRIERS 1nterna-
tional Union, the Chicago Trades Assem-
bly,, the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
and others.
1The Presidents recommendation favor
ing Sunday opening was finally endorsed
by a vote of 30 to 10.
Four other delegates afterward came in
and voted for Sunday opening, making d
in its favor.
On the recommendation to establish an
official journal of the federation, much
opposition developed and the project was
defeated.
The question OF labor congress at the
Worlds Fair was brought up by the rec
ommendation that the constitution be
altered so as to hold the next meeting
during the last week in August. Dele
gate Weissman, the radical representa-
tive OF the Bakers Union, strenuously
opposed the project as impracticable,
owing to the wide divergence OF aims and
opinions between the working people OF
America and other countries. Others OBJ
jected TO the great expense involved.
A motion was offered that the organiza-
tion participate in an international labor
CON 0roas in 1Sq3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Made False Returns.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. l6.-Isaac Tilling-
hast, for ten years postmaster at LaPlume,
whose business ne publisher OF the Seed
Time and Harvest and Seed Grower, made
the Office presidential one, with a good
salary, was arrested yesterday by deputy
United States marshal. He is charged by
Inspector Hancock, of Atlanta, Ga, with
making false returns OF business Of the
post Office. having q deficiency in the pos
tal note and registry business; the mis-
appropriation Of $500 and depositing gov
ernment funds in other than a national
bank. Ne gave bail foe appearance ct the
next session OF the district court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.--The Tooth ami
versary OF Williams College was celebrated
last evening by the New York alumni, by
banquet at the Hotel Brunswick, which
was attended by about 100 members.
President Franklin Carter Of Williams
College made the opening address. The
oldest living alumnus is David Dudley
Field OF the class OF %, who sent letter
Williams Rev. DIR. Henry NJ. Field,
class OF 80, was the oldest alumnus pres
ent. Speeches were also made by II. II. p.
Vail, Carroll Perry and Rev. j. >. Zeilie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
A SAILORS PLUCKY TRAMP.
Long Journey to Obtain succor for q
Companion.

Long tourney 10 Obtain SucCor TOT u
Companion.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, dec. 16-News
comes from Alaska OF a remarkable walk
OF $50 miles made by an American sailor
along the Alaskan shore, in order to get
help and food for his companion. There
was rescued from st. Matthew's island
last spring Peter Whit, known as
Frenchy.
lie was one OF three men left on the
island the year before to hunt polar bears.
Ills companions were lost while hunting
walrus and his vessel never called for him.
The Bear took him to Sand Point,
where he met Fred Higue, an
old sailor of San Francisco. The two
men secured last September n sloop, i'm
which they sailed in October for Fox Cape
10 establish n winter hunting camp.
Their sloop was wrecked on the cape, and
they saved only their Esquimau dogs and
|, a few provisions.
With hunger threatening them Frenchy
struck out with two dogs to reach SIND
Point. He took no provisions. but de-
pended on birds that he shot. He finally
reached Sand Point I'm thirty five days,
travelling over go miles. He declared he
would have frozen twice hut for the dogs,
who kept him warm st night. An expe-
dition At once started for Fox Cape, but IL
i feared Higue has perished, a. he was
not strong enough to accompany Frenchy
on his trip. The sailors long walk was
oge of the most perilous ever made In
Alaska. as he had no winter clot hing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
OPEN EVENINGS.
school Statistics.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ID. - The annual
,.atement of w. T. Harris, United State
Commissioner OF education for the year
i590-91, shows the number Of pupils en-
colled in the common schools of the coun-
'ry is 13, ,203, 40, and the average daily at
endance 8,40i,22S There were 1853, ,922
eachers, and the total expenditures for
ne support OF the public schools was
'14S,173,4S7 The statement refers to the
rogress made in educational methods
md facilities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
A Pilfering Employe.

For some time past the Ladd Watch
Case Company has been missing stock
and watch cases from the shop on Rich
mond street, and this morning Detective
Parker arrested Charles 4. key, an EN-
ploye. whom the managers suspected of
stealing some of the property.
Mr. Parker went out to the home of
Ikev at Cranston and returned about 8
o'clock with large amount OF plunder
consisting OF watch cases, gold scraps
and other articles stolen from the
Rhode Island Novelty Company. by
whom he was formerly employed. There
was about $500 of plunder. key is at
present in the cell at City Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
whiskey Going up.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 16.-The whiskey
trust has made another advance OF Ave
cents on its high wines, and they are now
selling at s1.3o per gallon. whiskey gen
orally is responding to this increase. and
the result II big speculative demand.
This makes 10 cents which the trust has
added. Every five cents means an IN
creased profit Of s37 900 on the daily out
put OF the Peoria plant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
2263 Passengers Aboard.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The steamer Stutt-
CART, from Bremen, brings 1341 steerage
passengers for New York and 922 stcerage
passengers for Baltimore. A child died
during the voyage. All are well aboard.
The vessel will be closely inspected and
her passengers baggage disinfected be-
fore she is allowed to proceed This is
the largest number OF passengers ever
brought to this port on any one steamer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Capital stock of $50. 900. 900.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 16.-The amended
certificate OF incorporation and the Ger
tihcate OF increase OF capital stock OF the
National Wall Paper Company were fled
yesterday with the secretary OF state. The
amended certificate Of corporation gives
the directors OF the company the power to
issue an additional q, ,O00, 900 of debenture
stock, making In all 5000, 900 OF that
class. The increase Of the capital stock is
from 1900, 900 to $50, 600, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
NARROW ESCAPES.
Cracker and Candy Concern Burned-Many
GiTs Badly Bruised.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. i6.--The large build
ings OF the Higgins Cracker & Candy Co.,
were burned last evening. Loss $4,000.
The concern was member OF the cracker
trust. When the fire broke out the 200
employees stsmpeded for the stairwsys and
fire escapes and several girls were badly
bruised. Although few employees have
not been found, ii is not believed that
anybody perished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Against Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Mr. Antony OF
Texas introduced in the House yesterday
bill repeating the act OF June "a, 1890,
granting pensions to soldiers and sailors
and to widows, minor children aud de-
pendent parents OF soldiers and sailors.
The bill also provides that all pensions
granted under the act shall be discontin-
mad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

NEWTON, Kan, Dec. 16.-The National
Bank OF Newton closed its doors yester-
day. Assets and liabilities not stated.
Newton business men will be heavy losers
The bank was closed i'm 1890. involving in
its failure banks at Guthrie. Whitewater
and other places. In 1891 IL was reopened.
The capital stock 's siooc"'.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Arizona Wants to Come In.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Governor Muir
,hy of Arizona, is in Washington, strong
urging the immediate admission OF the
erritory into the Union. He says the
erritory's late rapid growth is almost
Phenomenal. The people of the territory
nave already adopted a constitution for a
ate. An admission act based upon the
constitution as adopted is now pending
Jefore the Senate committee on territories,
il having passed the House almost upani-
.nously,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec 1e.-The bureau OF
he American Republics is informed that
:he Peruvian government has issued de-
srce establishing a gold standard, and
limiting the coinage OF silver 20 100000
solce. The maxi ximum legal tender in sill
yer hes bes7 fixed At 20 soles-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Chicago Grain Notes.

London wheat market quiet and un-
Unchanged. Liverpool, since Tuesday,
full. Spot prices I'D. lower. Futures
Id. lower. Market since yesterday in
active.
CHIcAGo-Car-lots to-day Wheat, l64;
corn, 225; oats. 155; hogs, 5000.
Wheat aud corn opened dull but
steady. Provisions opened strong.
Wheat broke on report said to
have come from Claussn, chief in
ypector at Minneapolis, that receipts
pf wheat there would continne to run
about as they are for weeks to come. This
furnished excuse for bears to hammer on.
All markets weakened in sympathy with
wheat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The secretary
of the treasury sent to the House yester-
day estimates OF deficiencies in sppropria-
tlons on account OF the postal service,
payable from the postal revenue. The de-
fciency amounts TO fs6I,g10 and covers
the years Of lS9i-e2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
0URt0WNPEQPlE

Mr.. Henry A. Greene went TO New
York last night for few days visit.
Mr. r. u. Montgomery OF Denver. Col,
is in town for n few days with friends
The friends of Edwin Collins Frost
will be pleased TO learn thai he is pleas
antly located at the Hotel Del Coronado
in Southern California.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Nipped In the Bud.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Chief Drum
mond, of the secret service, in his annual
report refers to the discovery and frustra-
ion by his officers of an attempt to loot a
United States sub-treasury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, The receipts
yesterday from revenue were 1881 1884; from
customs s932, Az, and miscellaneous f1s,-
535. The national bank notes received for
redemption amounted to S29s, $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-16
Last Sales at New York.

REPORTED by MILLER & VAUGHAN.
Openlng. Highest. Lowest. u