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KILLED IN A STORM.

Much Damage and Loss OF Life Reported
from an Oklahoma Tornado.
GUTHRIE, Ok, April ia tornado
passed over the country thirty miles
east of here at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning, d DING a great amount of dam
rage In Lincoln county four houses
are reported demolished. Over the line
in Pottawatomie county a dozen
houses were wrecked and two people
killed
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Stricken Bead 6 |. Faoer.l

{ HARRoDsBURe. KY. April 16 Near
Stewart. this county. William Russell.
Who was attending the funeral OF
Squire r. e. Best who committed sui.
side. fsn dead Just g the corpse IVES
tsiss lowered lats tae sraye
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Extreme Alnde4tY.

Talking of .bashfuIness. once
knew a girl who blushed whenever she
changed her mind in gentleman's
presence"
That's nothing. / knew one who
shrieked at the sight of bare floor
HAllon .- g 49,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Where 1t Failed.

Mrs Gramercy-As a matter of econ
omy she tried dco-operative housekeeping
with family in another fat She said
it was just lovely.
Mrs Park-Then why did she give it
up?
Mrs Gramercy She found she
couldn't afford it-Judge.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Preparlng TO Meet the !. Armies., I,

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-The commits
sioners of the District of Columbia
have prepared a list of statutes under
which Coxey and Frye and Kelly and
their ''armies" can be deslt witff on
their arrival here. These officials do
not expect any trouble but are ready
to call out 1000 militia if necessary.
The chief problem will. it is thought.
be as to the disposition of the indus
trialists" after they disband.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Bread Riots In . Per.i.nrown.

TEHERAN. Persia, April 16.-At
Meshed. capital of the province of
Khorassan. bread riots ara of daily oc-
currence and much distress exists
among the 60. 900 Inhabitants All the
bazars have. been closed and the
authorities are having great difficulty
in protecting property.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
The Tendency of Capital.

Financial reports from New York
this week, show the banks of the city
are holding $50, 600. 900 in excess of the
required 25 per cent reserve The
same report also says: That the gen.
eral tendency of capital is to invest in
bonds" President Cleveland, in his
veto message of the Bland bill suggests
that congress authorize the secretary
Of the treasury TO issue bonds from
time to time to keep up the credit OF
the nation. What he really meant was.
to issue bonds 20 40 TO provide an 10.
yestmsnt for thu surplus funds OF de
bsakA ~chlssgq Express aaf
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-04-20
Mrs Lucy Kossetti Passes Away.

LoSDoN. April 1s-A dispatch from
San Reno. Italy. announces the death
there Of Mrs Lucy Rossstti Tifs of
William Michael Rossetti, the critic
and author. She was the eldest daugh.
ter Of Ford Maddox Brown, the paiuter.
,aad had herselt exhibited q the Reysl
,pesdeuy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
AN AMERICAN SALON.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In The Tribune recently | read an ar
tlcle Of much interest - artists. Accompanying
1t was a cut Of a proposed new building for the
Academy OF Design.
Would IT not De well ut this time. during III"
agitation II this project 10 consider some plan for
the union Of all the art societies in New-York for
exhibitions under one roof? Any plan settled upon
for the new structure should include very large
exhibition bail. where the works Of painters. en-
graycr5 ami architects might be- satisfactorily dis
PLAYED upln the walls. and sculpture be aGy1n-
tLgcousiy placed In the central space 81 me nan.
~ pf-rl ut time sculiturs have not been dt-
c0mmalafrl In the many exhibitions held annually
IN New-Nork l. IL not about time that this i'm
poriant art should be provided for according - rs
ss!ties--ool light, solid noor. ana ample
space given II in building whore all the arts can
bee exhibited io the best Advantage
venture - say that more than 300 pictures ar"
annually exhibited in small lots by the various art
societies In Ncw-York. The Academy ot Design
has it, exhibition. as has the American Art Assoc
claillr the Art League. tnc Society or American
AriI4t- AMI the Architects League. II they would
all unite for exhibitions. an American salon might
bo est bllshoI Which would make N"W-ior The
c.nirc Of American art. Yearly exhibitions %; this
character would draw to IL the best talent from
all paris VI the United States also that impor'ant
factor in the success of artists. the buyers. and
American art would have AN Impetus and ar e.
NIT =. cpris Nc developed among the artists, sadly
lacking at the present time In union thore IS
firenrfh'-n worli-out axiom. but awfully true and
- true FOR artists as for his blessed Mon OF
Sntoe GEORGE H. EISSELL
lo.gii'e; fic. y. Y. Dec. -. lNL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
MR.. VOORHEES, Is A HUMORIsT.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana, who Is to
have charge OF the Wilson Tariff bill in the Senate.
does not want Democratic caucus upon that
measure. because he IS averse to having Democrat
from Michigan or Iowa say how he shall vote on
matters affecting his district. This is really very
funny. The American people were told last fall
from every rostrum in the country that local In
terests longer to be considered In framing
IA and constitutional tariff system. Protection
was 10 be abandoned. The question Of taking care
of matters affecting an honorable members district
was 70 be subOrdnated to the burning question or
Kidding the people of Il "monstrosty' which they
had tamely submitted to for many years. lmposts
be laid for revenue only-that is, they were
10 be laid upon articles not produced in this coun-
try. Protection was unconstitutional. ana the
Quantum OF that horrible and mOnstrOus thing that
happened to be employed made no difference with
its Illegally and unconstutionality. The old
greater to steal later a" utterly discarded
The whole system must go. The great Neal plank
pledged the Democratic party to the immutable
principles Of National poverty and universal dis
tress dear to the Democracy
But, behold this Democratic leader. quietly ana
seemingly In good faith and without the slightest
comprehension OF the comical elements OF the
situation. announcing that members desire to look
after the interests OF the several constituencies.
politics I'm many days. unless the horrible uncer-
tainiy which existed In the mind or this dis
tinglshed leader as to whether protection was TO
CHARLES ". THOMAS
New York. Dec 81 1898.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
AN IMPORTANT PENSION DECISION.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Assstant Secretary Rey-
noIds OF the Interior Department. to-day rendered
one OF the mos. important pension decisions that
have been made by this Administration The case
under consideration was that OF James f.. Harrison
late OF Company NJ. Sd Iowa Cavalry. who claimed
a penslon for a gunshot wound IN the arm The
principal question involved IS that Of Zine of duty,
large number OF decisions made during the last
Administration in which this question was at
issue
Previous to President Harrison's Administration
Il had been held in n long line OF decisions that
where a soldier received disability while absent
from his command, acting for himself and for his
own pleasure and benefit he was not entitled to IL
alleged there was a material departure from this
weii-established rule Such cases were decided. IT
"a said In accordance with the rule which had long
prevailed while In others men were pensioned
when acting for their own benefit and pleasure
This practice finally eliminated in the OF
Harrison which is overrued and made 10 conform
to the rule which had been in force for years under
all prior Administrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
ENCOURAGE SKATING.

To the ElitOr OF The Tribune
Sir. / was glad Il read in your issue to-day that
there was a prospect # skating soon IN the parks
aad that the authorities reported to be taking
an interest In the matter. All skaters Will remember
that Ia; year the lakes in Central Park were kept
closed long after the ice perfectly fe In great
contrast to Brooklyn. whore az rly and long
season was enjoyed and whore much interest and
trouble were taken by tire authorities 10 keep the
tee IN tho hos: possible condition
Tho women AMI young people will also remember
how rl'h,es-ly the water was drawn of the Fifty
b. 81 nn the excuse that The lake had II be cleaned
out and as the work must be completed in a few
months every other consideration must b" disre-
rarlcd Tho udgnation felt at the time will not b,
i,sser.i hy a visit % that pond now. where II VIII
b." snrn that only about hall ire lake has been dug
on, tot. that the water IS stlll out. and that 1t IL
only IN fine days and when the weather Is quite
pleasant that any work Is done there. hope that
10y trf sing public attention 10 this matter at this
civ ;le ful benefit OF this enjoyable and healthfu
recreation. rs itte work APPARENTLY can be done
the Fifty-ninth-st. pond in IN" winter. | would
suggest that II be- allowed 10 al up To small
depth for the benefit of he women and children
who have been accustomed t. skate there.
would also hope that Van Corfanlt Lake may
h. thrown omen a. soon as possible. ana that when
open no'aeltion may b. made IN the press ard
along the Ecylt Railway. AID that the Northern
range Cor tho sale Of their tickets AZ the stations
of the Elevated Railway.
PRO BONO rUBLCO."
Env.- York Dec H. 1890.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
WAITING FOR THE PIRATIN;
TIE NlCTuEgOY AID AMERICA STILL NJ PER
NAMHrCO MD - GOOD HANDS.

TIE NlCTUEIOY AID AMERICA STILL At PER
NAMBUCO AND - GOOD HANDS
The steamship Str1b, came IN from Brazil ports
yesterday but brought no news OF the wer. Il
was learned from private advi'es received here
yesterday however that the America and Nicihc-
ROC VIII remain IN The harbor II Pernanbuco until
they are joined 10y the PIratng and the torpedo
boats ordered from Europe. Th ,sr 81 the Ameri-
cans wn, went down the Ncthcroy and Amer
ica and who have left the ships at P"rnamhucc are
not seriously missed. The ON 'ers upon whom
Peixoto Gepe nlc still aboard. Illi is still OK
ccutve officer OF The Nlctheroy and Dan" Craven
gnnncry officer CHaersn is still executive officer
OF the America. and liak ana crossman are in
command OF tho two ships II IA admitted that the
dynamite gun the Nictheroy may not play an
important par; IN the coming sea tight, but the
Uotchkiss guns nre ably manned and the vessels
are not afraid to meet the Aquidaban and Repub-
licn.
Some regret 10 put It in mill way. Is expressed
BIZ the officers Of the America and the Nicthcrov
that IN. Riachuelo and benjamin Constant, now AZ
Mareoillca. and the Bahia and Tiradcntes. now ri
MOntevileo. cannot come M and share the result
Of the battle which s impending. AZ all four OF
these boats are good m~n-of-war. and might pos
sbly be Of some help These four warshps arc
loyal to Pelxoto but are loyal In spfe and neutral
ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
THE Cause or All THE DISTRESS.
PROTESTS AGAINST TARIFF TINHERING- WORK.
no PEOPLE OF NEW-ENGLASD TRY
ING TO AVERT THE EVIL.

Lowell Jan. 3-Thc ingram carpet weavers waited
upon Agent Lyons OF the carpet mills yesterday
morning and said they would not accept the 10 per
cent reduction I'm wages. As the reduction goes into
effect on Monday. the weavers viii probably strike.
The brussels weavers also had consultation with
the agent who told them that uncertainty regarding
the tariff would prevent the mil from continuing
on the present wage schedule. " the weavers ac-
copied tho reduction. the min would run through
January and az long possible. Otherwise II would
shut down. If they should run on the prc5' ~
schedule the nlll-owners would lose money on every
yard Of Garnet made. The company pays about
500 00D q year duty WOOL ana II th" y ilson lhrf
bin goes into onoct. removing this duty and the
company continues making carpets on The Old schei-
uc OF wages they would lose 20 mHch money on
goods made before June ], when the duty Is re-
moved.
South Norwnlk Conn. Jan. 3.-Thc hat manufnct-
urers have S,srT,ssed the Wilson Tariff bil so far
as II affects the Industry In which itey are inter
ested and have appolnted committee 20 call on
Congressman De Forest and request him 10 use his
influence In bringing about certain changes In the
measure The manufacturers fear that the pro-
visions in the bi 10 which they take exception VIII
injure the hat Industry OF the country
Hudson, Mass Ian 3.-Congressman Apscy yes
terday received n petition to be presented To Con
gross, protesting against the Wilson bill The petit
ton Is from working people OF the city OF FITCH
burg is 100 feet long and contains 4oss names IN
Guiding those of $50 cotton weavers ana splnners
697 worsted and woolen workers. Gss IRON WORKERS,
4i3 paper makers, and carpenters iaoorsrs' etc., 10
the number OF 79I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
HONDURAS AND NICARAGUA.
TWO VIEWS OF THE CAUSE OF TIE IMPENDING
WAR BETWEEN THE REPUBLICS

Washington. Jan. 3-"The New-York Hcrald's'
cable dispatch from Managua. Nicaragua printed
this morning, about the between Honduras and
Nicaragua this afternoon shown to Dr. Guz-
man. the Nicaragunn Minister. with the query
whether he had any information on the subject.
Dr. Guzlnan replied
II think it very likely that what the dispatch
says Is true. There is quite difficulty there. ana
IL would be well to give the origin OF this trouble
because 1t is not generally known in America
what were the Of this war. The President
OF Honduras exlled some gentlemen from Honduras
for political purposes. the chief one Of whom was
Pocarpo Bonllla, the leader OF the insurgents and
they went to Nicaragua We always receive
any exiles from foreign countries in Nicaragua and
treat them well. These political refugee taken
OF, and that dispeased the President OF Hon
duras. who wanted President Zelaya to expcl them
from Nicaragua. We are very hosp!tabe. and
certainly could not drive those men out OF Mica
ragua simply because the President OF Honduras
demanded II. Thereupon. President EasqueZ OBJ
tanned power from the Congress OF his country to
declare against Nicaragua at any time he saw
At to do so-a most unusual and extraordinary
proceeding. and never before heard Of in Spanish
America From this time on the Government Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
TESTS WITH SMALL CALIBRE RIFLE.
NAVAL OFFICERS ELATEr-REMARKABLE SIZED
AND GREAT PENETRATION OBTAINED
FROM THE NEW BARRELS.

FROM THE NV HAfHEi>>
Washington. Jan (speclaD -Reports received to-
day at the Navy Department seem TO demonstrate
the wisdom, Of the adoption OF the 23Gcalbre bore
for magazine rifles for the navy and marine corps
The reports relate TO recent tests with reduced
cabre barrels at Newport and Indian lfea". Inc
tests were held with the special object OF deternh-
ing the velocity and penetration of shots fred from
guns of the small bore The results reported are
remarkable, and even more satisfactory 'nah
experts expected they would be-
In the tests al Newport the target fred NJ was
a pine butt forty-two inches thick placed against
an iron backing The shot passed through
the target and was hattened on the backing.
Although there little accuracy IN noting
the velocity of the shot, 1t was reckohed 10
no about . 200 foot-seconds. Recently imported
French smokeless powder used during the
test and it gave very satisfactory results.
The range was about hundred yards. prac-
tcally point blank. the new rifles are slgntehh
The Indian Head tests were the most F.'iple
The barrel tried was one Of those manufactured
for the Navy by the bethlehem Company: ane
which has been adopted for use during III" pre,im-
mary experiments with the now naval chnpree'
can invention The target AT Indian Head was
number OF pine boards about one inch thicki Sc
one hundred yards the remarkahle peneir1tion o.
sxytwo inches ami the uneanahcrr , ve ecacy y
such p high velocity can he better UNDERSTOOD |h'n
it becomes known that as stat n inc re - ,t s
target. after :hc Nrlng fine strings of lead from
tho ball which having been heated 10 an exge,slv ,
temperature during its rapid twisting i4ht through
the pine. was parity melted , 80,
Naval officers are greatly pleased a. the idt or
the nov calibrc having developed velocity ~ g"p
foot seconds The velocity which thy expected -
attain was about 200 The bss. Army results are
only about 2.2op foot seconds. II U.s. 9phhtul i ''
IA rires have done as wei Further "Xperiments
are 10 hc made At Indian Head and At Nrwport
within q few DAYS. Twenty Of ~" newly manui"ct-
ur.d barrels nave been received by the Navy
Icnar;nent OF this number five were made ny IN"
Nidvain C0muauv Ave by The Carpenter steel com
pany and ten hy. the Beth,ch.m 'omprny' o ,i
are Of nickel-steel and they are expected 70 give
highly satisfactory results IN tie forthcoming ie'is
Tha other barrels are made Of ordinary steel. OF
,.arlois oualitcs As soon AZ T. Is determined what
class Of steel "a bcs; suited FOR naval gun barrels n
vi.o-ions 10 American inventors 10 submit hr"rch
icvires viii be Issued by Secretary Herbert i
nov seems probable that such invitations VIII b.
issued within the next two or three months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
CHANCES II CIRCULATION.


OVER - PER CAPITA IN l-'3.
washington Jan. tspeciaD.-The Treasury De-
nartnent's monthly circulation statement ISSUED To-
1a,. ,hoy,s a net increase in tho circulation last
month Of $2.c2GsG. There was IN 'n'' rs -,
olo IN currency certificate circulation H5iiN" In
cold coin 1874 SCI in silver Treasury notes Nl-}oo}
4, silver certificates Scl3WJ in subsidiary silver ana
suCjs in National bank notes. ON the ofhcr mana
creenback circulation decreased H'2its' gol' c'r'N-
Gates $4,000 and standard silver collar circulation
$3.50 $50.
The changes in the circulation during the last
twelve months or during the yer ius' closed -
shifted in an enormous increase In the aggregate
amounting t. sliS23f.3s2 which sweliel the total
circulation on January !. 1874 'o E.1,1"N2". or 4"
per capita Of soj S. against $lGef'&8i. per capita
OF S2l32 on January !. 1893. According To me De-
partnent statement which places rs "in circuia-
tion, all money coined or lssued, and not IN the
TREASURY gold coin circulation during the last year
has lncrea sed In round numbers @5.ODoD. Natonnl
bank note circulation S2soNGp currency certii ,,"-
S22DC0l silver certihclt,s aD9n' s:T On ,h
other hand standard silver dollar clrcni'ti'n cur
backs 500 $4,000 and gold certificate circulation ABOUT
sM0Wco
The changes in the Treasury money ND bullion
fund during the last year shows only aiithi do
crease in the aggregate OF holdings since ~snlary
l. 1888. the reduction amounting 70 oniy a ont
s7is 6550co on January !, - There was during he
amounting in al to Ss)OOOOO which REDUCED The
Treasury GOLD coin and bullion holdings to sis' 90
90 at The BEGINNING Of the present y"ar silver coin
and bullion holdings increased DUNG tn last gear
s,S,Ccrc00. ana On the first Of the pre:ent mcnth
AGGREGATED S1oo0G0cc TIL, Treasury holding; %
paper money ncrca sod during TIE wear about 81
O0oc) in grcerbacks ana National bank notes. SIS
O10G0 Of the former and S5""'Np oY the latter ana
at the beginning Of IN" present year Il held IN
round numbers $H.OccD greenbacks and Sl2,cOCoO
National bank notes
The changes III detail in the circulation Of various
kinds Of money duT!E, the last year together with
the amounts In circulation at the beginning % each
year, are shown By the following table:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04
THE POLICE AND ELECTION FRAUDS.
I, - hn L,.IItnr If Ihn Trlllnnn

Sir: 9TH. frauds could not have been committed
unless the police had aided and protected the re-
peaters" This declaration. made IN dispatch
printed In a recent Tribune. in respect 20 the
arrests In Albany for Violations Of the election laws
could BE- applied with equal truthfuinesa 10 de-
scrpton Of the gross frauds I'm registration md IT
the polls porpcirltcd in this city In Brooklyn in
LansIngburs I'm Troy In Buffalo and IN other cities
OF the state. Thus 1t has been. and thus 1t VIII
be- notwit hsa nding any election laws that may be
enacted. until we take ihc police ont of politics.
That be done, as suggested In connidnica-
ton printed in The Tribune on November TO- by
constitutional provision for the appointment Of
Police Commissioners In all of the cities OF the
state by the General Terms OF the supreme Court
for the several judicial districts. With Commits
sioncrs thus appointed. and removable only Tor
laws but the laws for the suppression Of samhnnE
be properly enforced Not more laws. but i'm
par tia Enforcement of those already the statute
books II what Is needed. These ofiicalsthe Police
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-04

Honduras has committed all kinds of hos'ih'ies
against Nicaragua" 49,,
What messages have You received ABOUT int
progress Of the revolution" ,, -
II have received a cable dispatch telling me
that a very strong position has been taken IN the
town Of Corpus by the revolutionary people after a
t nara hs IN we9 hy aef1 b war af viii not
long. and that the Vasquez Government VIII De
overthrown.
Mr. Bonilla whom I know personally. Is very
distinguished gentleman and Is. in fact. the most
popular man ] eyer heard OF In Honduras re i 4,
gentleman in the highest sense OF the word ana
commands the respect Of everybody who knows hlin.
He represents the cause OF liberty ana progress
and Will undoubtedly be victorious In his cam
pagn." - .
Pierce W. j. Young. United states Minister 10
Honduras and Guatemala. has sent report 10 me
State Department on the trouble hetween Eicafa ,a
and Honduras He says the hostile ieellnS was
caused by the action OF the Nicaraguan Govern.
ment in admitting Honduran refugees to rish,s VI
citizenship. Some Of the refugees. he says nave
been elected to the Legislature OF Nlcarae ~;
The persons WHO are engaged in the present SEl'
in Honduras organized their forces In NC
aragua.