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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07
NAVY YARD ABLAZE
One Of the Big Buildings q, Nor
folk Burned.
CAUSING ss,ooo.ooo LOSS


NosForK. Va. Dee 6--Thers was an
innsnss ire In the asvy ysrd this morn
Ing. and before the hsnss could be sub
dasd brick and slate building IS feet
vide by 80 feet long. three stories high.
with its eontents Of steam engines and
storss. pss in sshes The fire vas die
covered st TAO o'clock. When smoke
Vas seen issuing from the building the
tact was reported 70 the watch officers.
and Immediately thereafter to Admiral
Brown. who ordered out the Ore depart
ment and the bell at the gate was RUG.
Captain Crouell. who has charge Of the
navy yard. made an Investigation and
found the Dire IN the center Of the build.
ing on the second door. The Portsmouth
fire department was called on and sent
engines. which. after having great DIM.
Guilty IN setting water, went 70 work and
sent powerful streams into the burning
building.
Water Had No Enect
Water did not hare much effect. how
ever, a. there was q great quantity Of
cotton waste. turpentine. oil and other
combustiblc materials which burned
furiously aud nothing could b dope
other than 10 confine the blaze 10 the
doomed building. While the fire was az
its hight. j. Turner White and Willie
Powell. two Of the clerks engaged in
making an inventory Of the stock Of the
building. entered the Office. though
warned that IL was dangerous. aud Sc
cured all the books and papers therein.
There was only one accident during the
fire. George w. Bland Of Portsmouth.
while placing = ladder. was struck over
the aye with a piece OF falling slate. re
ceiving bad cut which. was dressed at
the dispensary. The origin OF the tre
10 supposed to be from Spontaneous
combustion as there Is a standing order
that all ofice fires must be extinguished
at 4 o'clock. The loss 10 expected to
reach between 900. 900 and 100000.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Foor bali has given its name to a new
drink. IL Is called Touchdown" The
bsrkeeper Who invented il keeps his
formula secret. but it - said to he con-
coctsd d gin, sugar. ginger ana. suppos-
ably. arnica
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

SIEIGHiso. az prscticed by the aver
age hirer "a livery rigs. is very apt tc, re-
sSit IA the overdnving Of the horse.
I've dollars for hire seems TO call for
four dollars 70 be taken out of the ani.
,-aI
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07
}. whircomb Riley's Father Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 6-Captain Reu.
ben A. Riley, the father OF Jsmes Whit
comb Riley, the poet. died at his homo
at Greenfield, Indiana, this morning Of
pneumonia. aged "A years Captain
Riley was Quaker and q lawyer. He
organized the first three months con-
pany at Greenfield for the LATE war. tie
served in the legislature Of Indiana
many years ago
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

HIsroRr seems to be repeating itself
in the manner in which foot ball is de-
generating as an amateur sport rs did
base balL Brutality and box Office re-
ceipts seem now To be the leading fac
tors Of influence with the management
OF tho teamA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Tx coantry has been kept in the
DARK long enough ariing the mission
Of Mr.. Villa When the president
complies with the senate's resolution
and furnishes copy OF the instructions
he gave to his agent We will at least
know where We are at
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

by IN Unsolicited Resiaction OF
Rents

Owing 20 The dullne-s q business.
Mrs. 4. g. Fuller owner 0f several
Canal street stores. has generously mod.
TIED the anexpIfed contracts with her
tenants. Whereby the rert - materially
reduced. The stores At Nos - -. -
and - Cansl street. owne,i by Mrs
Fuller, have hssn reutinE az the rate n
l~AN each Ter sunum. anil the con
tracts sltA the present frrsnta ex
teaaed - AYrii 4, iS.4. for that amount
\ Yesterday Ars fplIef had tbe contracts
ctscset - that tae fenaufs MY &C
capf the stores until April - the rat.
e 81 90 each Eer snnao April the
contracts sre - - made - = tasi.
Cl.n.lTmIng q lha n-.n-llt.nr- 81 illalnaa.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

REroErs Of congressional proceedings
this session are proving anything but
dry reading. The interests urder dis
eussion are 80 dear 10 the public that
the crop % jokes about the dryness OF
congressional reports Is very liable TO be
wintcs killed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

ONE thing seems unreasonable about
the prcsent style Of wraps worn by la
dies Who ever heard Of yachting in
winter. but when a bevy OF girls loom
in sight along the street. the beholoer 10
forcibly reminded o: a fleet u yachts
With topsaiis and spinnakers set
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07
SNOW COVERED WALKS.
Work For Many Men If IL Were
Given Them.

-
Last Monday az the meeting OF the
common council, Mayor Stuart asked
Alderman Saunders q the committee
on ordinances. II he vas ready to take
up the snow ordinance. but II was late
and the matter vas dropped The need
Of some regulation in regard to the snow
on sidewslks IL apparent Ia some parts
% the city the commissioners have not
had the plOws out, ADD in places we're
they have plowed the wind has driftcd
the snow several feet deep All day
yesterday complaints poured into the
city marshals ofiice about the matter.
The bulk ~ the kicks came from the
east side Of the river. There vas work
ia the city yesterday for oar hundred
men. shoveling snow. had they beea
given The chance.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

THE nation viii watch with interest
10 see how FAR senatorial courtesy" will
be carried this winter. 1t would be
well to put weather strips in the shape
Of rules on the senate chamber and thus
keep out the wind.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

EwrEEoR Wfrrtss = desiroas Of buy
iux al Americas built yacht With which
"a beat the Englsh flyers next SEASON.
Arnieutly William Is soi afraid Of DIS
tiezsicg bis mother 10 lax.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Cn1csGo With the Coughliu and Prem.
dergast trials 10 progress has surfeit
q court at.ractions Tho moral atmos-
pheFe u she city vii be improved when
both shall have rua their courso.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

I#a Democrat e this city oases en-.
vious giances az the Eagle and wonders
sheu ii can begin runniog that thriihng
segisL The Advertised Letter Let"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07
DETROIT wsxr nny
salc.su. Closed 81 - R.rseer~r- e.
- asesina

travelling nsn ~ho arrives tteu
ltstfnii as nieht sa4 Frsiar ras So
trYsst dsY is fh- hisfusv - llrfro,t
The saieas - Sc ctr fears fhs r,ss-sl
tsf g. f1e - en Gre 80 sifesf ssfs
~ sni f8s 4sn sllosars rsaf % tie
raflvsi rtsefleFs 81 hssf ~ fhsrfea
shs . teadeetae e measfsf retitsl
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Is NsE York TOE papers ara denounc.
ing the game = foot bail a. brutal In
chicago it - eonsbsersd = socisy gen.
iisuans 9s8i@
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

wAsa1sGrox. Dec. a-For lower
Ni-hizsn. Sn0s durFies, warmer
1nsissay night, variable winds becon-
M 18th ariy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

NV Yeas j. arresrng ths Midway
dancers 1his j. the same fern q ~.
veftisius the managers worked IA CHI
csro sA Summer
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

fifr iarf taFkey 80 heea finek~l
sa3 8rsen AL = aaE ssasy - sfaFne
usfh uFsbaf 81 ssssfnqts
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Sstr goes apon the free let The
Niisen bai makes several ether frssh
departures -Chit1xo Oepstch
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Fnorrs shaui8 sook IN sa~ hsishs
fsthes thaa ~ ssrk s..le u ths unes
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07

Dur'ns sas Tast ses.sn Ia rsfaers
~er@ 49, - ihA great iss-s sHs NftF
thrre ves@sis ~reez e3
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-07
The Best Line Of Chafers

We ever have had and as in no season are
they more useful than in the winter season
now IS the season TO buy them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
4 DINNER TO IGyATZ BOSKOWITZ.

The directors OF the Mcch,ncs and Traders Bank
gave dinner mt the Hotel Savoy last night to their
president Ignatz ;oskowltz. Besides Mr. Boskowitz
there were present Leopold BoskOwitz A. Fiedlander,
Charlie, strauss H. Hollrnd,r. Leo Schesinger Meyer
Foster l. +. Cullmnn, T. F.. iripier. Eugene Durwin.
william H. Kelly J. -. EinScin, Saicuel COIN, Charles
Hanger l. H. Schornh0f. J. y. Hayward, ~ j. Often
hocfer, X. Mandcl Henry RothSchild, George Mayer
J. T. O'Brien Dnyid OBrirn, X. ". Williams Isaac
,tlrhcl C. Dputsch, y. l.. Sareer. John Il. Prague,
Antonio Rasnes /. Corties Lawrence, |. Hamburger
Leopold Miller, solomon Hamburger, F. a. Strauss
Lionel f. Straus, d. Nusblum. Henry Newman. f. W.
Bloomng ialc j. /. lIerts John GriI'n. Herman Men
dclson Elwood 1rinan. Henry Rice, Judge p. H.
Durro (iu,tuy Kobbr. Nathaniel Myers, Thomas j.
ityrncs Aaron J. Bach |. Bach. Is. +. EnStein. d. Op
nrnhriner W. II. Riley. j. ID. Crmmins, Charles f.
Dalv f. Baltes and David Lichtensttin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
MEETINGS And ENTERT5INMENTS.

spec,a service connection with the Department Of
church Music of the General Theological seminary viii
lac held IA St Agnes Chapel. West Nnety.scconds, nea
Ctlurnb,s.avc on the evening OF February o \ fn
chorus evcnsong viii be sung by 81 Acness choir ana
an address on church music viii be given by the le;'
Henry Oterly.
The knights Tcmpar Association Of bethlehem Com
andcry Mount Vernon, has issued Invitations 10 an IN
tertalnment tn BE- given Ascaon Caste on Thufsia
evening next Marshall T. Wilder. the hunoiist WI
e1yo several Of nj, choice rotations Ihlc VIII so
tc vocal and instrumental music
The Phi Beta Kappa Association will have a meeting
and ,,p,,r az Clark, >. West Twenty hIfdst, To-
morrow evening. Professor Rooster Johnson VIII de-
l,ver an address on Turning Points in the American
CVn War" 49, ,,,
t,an MacDonlld Of the order Of Scottish Clans VIII
have concert and ball Prospect Hail. BooHlyn' Oh
"a, evening Of February -. one Of ID" objects u 70
establish fund for the relief " sick members anu !"
neloroe ther condition In every reasonable manner
The Ambition Gl.c Club viii give it, second ih'i'auo"
concert under the direction Of Professor IL j. hum
ohrics on Friday evening nest. at willard Han' "ou"'
Vernon. - -, A..
The KnIckerlDcker Bowling Club Will havo i's hfs'
mo.Tng at No. cl2 West FOrty-irst ~ on wednesday
afternoon next. . ,
In. Rev Or. James NJ. King will preach this evening
in tn Of the Saviour. Onehunc
near Madisonaye 10 49,, T.,
me Lincoln Union OF the Ninth Ward viii hold H.
annual reception evening az the Central "pcra
IT,. SKY. 80, .nth.st near Ihisd.ayc The COM
n,,.c Of arrangements is composed Of James ~ va" "
Linda L. J. Uocnnnger II. A. Kohlef Charles ~ Le'N'v'
u I Van Valkcnburgh william Wright ana fct'r HeDe1
The second informal Of the Empire Eoa' '''o
VIII take Place Union Square Han NO 'n'o" '''
on TUESDAY evening next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
SeaIskin.

SEALSKIN NEWMARKETS, "a
inches long, reduced to 1915. IS
inches long, reduced to S425. 90
inches long, reduced to $40.
SEALSKIN SACQUES, 80, "a, SO
and 3S inches long, marked down to
$3.50, 1915, $500, 1925, for AA grade,
superior extra quality. For a grade,
extra quality, $50 a garment less.
Hudson's Bay otter, $50 a garment
more than IA grade Sealskin.
SEALSKIN REFERS, IA grade,
superior extra quality, %, 80 and 80
inches long, $3.50, s275 and $500. A
grade, extra quality, S2j a garment
less. Hudson's Bay otter, $50 gar
ment more than AA grade Of sealskin.
TEA few odd sizes of scalskin gar
ments, which formerly sold at $3.50,
$500 and $3.50. Your choice for $50.
These are last seasons styles, but are
splendid value.
Sealskin Military CapeS, in all sizes
and lengths, at from ID to % per cent
less than the same goods can be pur-
chased for next season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
MR.. BLOuNT HONOKED IN THE HOUSE.
An EXTRAORDINARY INCIDENT IN YESTERDAYS
SESSION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. (Spccnl).-To-day's proceedings
OF ;hc House Of Representatives were marked by IN
unusual and extraordinary. II not unprecedented. In
cldcnt-an incident which unexpected as Il was
pleasant 10 the member who was most deeply inter
c.tcd Chairman Bonnt. OF the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, Will retire from Congress at the expiration oi
his present term. after years uninterrupted
service as a member Of the House When he frs,
entered it at the Of - years James q. Blaine
was serving his third ana last term speaker. sine"
then six other Spcakcrs-Kcrr. Randall kcifer. Car
Esie Reed and Ciisp-havc presided over the Iiou e.
OF Representatives. At the beginning Of lis second
term Mr. Blount appointed Il member OF the Com
mittre on Appropriations and he has ever since been
a member Of leading and important committees and
chairman OF several OF them. lie has won high
reputation as legislator OF indcfatlGable Industry ana
sturdy integrity, reputation which Is as deserved rs
1t Is honorable.
in view Of Mr. Blount's carly retirement from Con-
crcS, several Of the older members quietly agreed TO
take advantage OF the first opportunity to TESTIFY Their
high apprccation OF his character and services and
(iat opportunity came to-day when he called up the
Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation BILL rs soon
rs the LII had been read Judge Holman, who was
colleague OF Mr.. Hlount the Appropriations com
miltcc OF the XLINth Congress, rose and In b1r but
feeling and appropriate speech recalled the services
OF the Georgia statesman, dwelt upon his virtues ana
babe him God pecd for the future. Judge Holman
was followed by Mr. Bland, OF Missouri. who entered
Congress with Mr. HlOunt twenty years ago. by MI
mt who has served half long. ana l. on" OF MI
Hlount's colleagues on the Committee on Foreign
Affairs: b. Mr.. D'Ncn who has been In legislative
harness much longer than the Georgian and who OK
pressed his surprise that $50 young "A man should
voluntarily rcllnqulsh his seat in the House., ana by
Messrs Springer and McCrcary. Every speech wa
heartily applauded by members Oh both sides OF the
House, irrespective Of party.
Mr.. Blount sat with his head bowed while the tide
Of elolucnce and culogy surccd around him. rs The
applause died away after Mr.. Mcreary had concluded
the Georgian and ina few earnest sentences On
pressed lis gratitude ana appreciation Tor the rra
and honor which had been bestowed upon HIM lie
paid II glowing trbute 10 the memory oi samuel -
randall and TO the speakers who had honored nm
IL d desired fame" concluded Mr. blount ~ m!
heart WAS fired with ambition, in This presence VISA
10 NV that In the last few minutes there has been
written n chapter In the history 81 this House tbal
brings 10 me aud my wife and children AZ home ana
10 nv friends who have followed me sense OF IL
CONSEQUENCE which will outisSt and outweigh amy
ofcc In the glf, OF the state or Federal Government
(ApplauScJ - J., - ,,,, ,,
earnestly appaudcd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
CANADIAN CATTLE TO BE GUARANTEED.
An ORDER ISSUED BY SECRETARY RCSK on AC-
COUNT OF DANGER FROM PLEURo-
p\EI.MO\IA

Washington. Feb. 4-Sccretary Rusk today issued
an order rccitlng that under the act of August 10
1890 the Department OF Agriculture requires all cattle
Imported into tho United States rom Great Br1talp
AMI The continent Of Europe, TO be held In quar-
an,ine period Of ninety days. and ii has recently
been officially declared by the authorities Of Great
Britain that cattle imported into England from the
Dominion OF Canada have been affected With con
tagious pleuro pneumonia. and have communicated 1t
to British cattle, and that this disease exists In the
said Dominion Of Canada.
II therefore ordered that all cattle To be imported
from the Dominion Of Canada into the United states
are hereby made subject 10 the regulations OF the De
partment OF Agriculture OF October 49, $500. ana the
exceptions contained in the thir aud sixth regua
lions Of said date applicable TO Canadian cattle are
hereby rescndcd. and cattle imported from Canaoa
are subject 10 the same conditions and requirements
as IL they imported into the United states from
Great Britain the continent OF Europe.
1t is further ordered that all neat cattle imported
from the Dominion Of Canada must be entered at the
port OF Buffalo, y. ", which is hereby designated
as a quarantine station. and much OF Rcgllat IN
| of the regulations OF the Department q Agricul-
ture October 49, 1870, naln"s other pors 0i entry
along the Canadian border as quarantine stations Tor
cattle Is hereby suspended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
Two APPROPRIATION BILLS PASSED.

Washington, Feb 4-The House in Committee OF
the Whole considered the Diplomatic and Consular
APPROXIMATION BILL There was no general debate and
the bill was read for amendments.
Mr.. Hermann urged an amendment abollshing the
position of Consul General at Honolulu. He made this
amendment he said, in view Of the fact that In short
time there would be necessity for Consul General
at Honolulu. Having emphasized this feeling he
withdrew the amendment.
The Military Academy Appropriation bill was then
considered. There opposition made to the bill
which was passed without division
Public business was then suspended to enable the
House 10 pay tribute to the late j. W. Kendall. Of
Kentucky After remarks BY MessrS. McNeArS'
PAINTER Caruth. Runn c. W. Stone, OF PENNSYLVANIA :
Mckinney ana Smith. OF illinois, Weaver ana wilson, OF
Kentucky and Beknap. the House. al 90, out Oi
respect 10 the memory OF the deceased, adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION IN HUDSON cor,

DISTRICT ORGANIZATION IN HUDSON COUNTY
organization Of the Ist Assembly District he
pul llcan Committee In Hudson County, y. D. was
Elected for 500 last cvcnlu; by the election oil th"'c
officers President Charles H. ilOsford; vlc"'preSi
dent Edward F. stns)n: secretary, o. {. W Lang
treasurer. e. b. B0osc. Bayonnc has twenty-five
and the nvr Grccnvlllc precincts OF Jersey 'uS
fourteen members Of tn" committee" Inc l>t N>-
omhlv District IS now represented In tho state Legs
laiurc by a Republican Who vas elected by nearly
.oo majority although Democratic Legislature
-errymandered tho district TO sccur" Il majority al
p, ha,t 800 foi that party. Tbs district commute
has for many wears lrrn ne Of the lew successful
ana effective ones ia the county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05

recently transferred to the cavalry arm Is assigned
10 the I'd Cavalry, Troop e vice .illS n. trans
icrred. Tile leave OF absence surgeons ceriG
cate Of disability granted sccondIicutcnant Arthur
". Yates 9th Infantry, l. est nacd one month or
surgeons certificate OF disability The leave OF
absence granted First Lieutenant Frank i. Avery
Sd Infantry Is extended one month.
Ensign \. p. Nlhlick to duty on the Coast survey.
Assistant surgeon b. Il. Ward to the training snip
Richmond.
Ihc Newark has arrived at Narcotics with the
Vatican Exhibit Tor the Worlds Far on board.
She tIll sail from Maracl"S for Cadiz. thence for
The United states. The Atlanta has arrived ut san
Domingo. She Is cruising IN iayuan waters Us Il
precautionary ricasurc In case OF revolutionary
trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
4 BoARDER HELD FOR STEALING JEWELRT.

John Inlv alias " Pntltus7 WAS placed uhdcf Do'''
Of s. 900 In the TOmbs Police Court yesterday n''"
Ing Oh a charge OF stealing Jcwclry vai"'d NJ Fl'V
on January he applied for rooms at Il uo'"'u"s
house No. 80 West sxty-hftil t., Kept Dy hrS'
O'sulliyan, ana gained the confidence Vi "'S
landlady. Everything went smoothly WIN wv ~"
Icorder until the following saturday. LILY was heh
,o,o e., co,niu, down TO breakfast. Mrs. oSiunVah
knocked at lis door tell him that breakfast Wa
voitirc. Lily walked down stairs WIN M'S
u,Sullivan and when passing A"r room asked per
mission 10 step In 10 liz his neckte before her
ri.ror She consented aud continued on her way
20 the dining room. LILY failed 10 ioIlow ny, any
HT nt &, taking the jcwclry With him. Part Of thc
property has been recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-05
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington Feb. 4-Flrst Lieutenant j. ES'conr'
SAWYER 9Th Artillery, will report In person l" me
Governor OF Washington. nj Olympia, Tor temporary
dutv rs Instructor OF the National Guard oi thit
20 First Lieutenant Armand I. I.ass"gn". ltth
Iufantrv is relieved from further duty with the ''h
Infantry and will proceed TO Vancouver b'ir''NS'
washington. and report for duty with his company
The I,ayes Of absence granted Captain Junius L.
pov.l assistant surgeon. and First Lieutenant James
J. Meyler Corps Of Engineers, are eAte'ueu ioI o'c
month.
cont,,n william w. Dougherty. md Infantry. hay
I'M, bcen found incapacitat"d for active service on
ocouu of disability Incident TO the service, Is retired
with the rank Of major. Captain John u. Eaton