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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
SAILORS FRIEND.

Bv The Associated Press.
WAsHIN GToN, May 19.-The activity OF
Representative Meyer OF louisiana In
urging a reorganizat ion of the personnel
OF the Navy, is earning for him the title
of Z" The Sailors Friend"
Mr.. Meyer was instrumental in
securing the creation of joint
committee OF the Senate and
House to consider reorganiza-
tion of the navy and he has since become
an energetic member of that committee.
He first turned his attention to re-organ-
izing the lower grades OF the navy.
HIS has drafted a bill for this purpose
which will be considered by the
Joint committee at meeting today.
One OF the main features OF Mr.. Meyers.
bill is in providing means OF
steady advancement from the enlisted
ranks up to commission as officer.
Mr.. Meyer says the .old world navies
provide for such advancement, but 1T
IL singular feature OF the American
system that an enlisted sailor can never
hope TO gain a commission. The proposed
bill creates number OF grades through
which sailors may pass in gradual
advance toward commission. These
include classes in ordnance, torpedo and
electricity, signals and helmsmen, to be
known as the military classes OF the navy.
Other classes ore grouped as civil
staff, and include classes OF pay and COM
mission, steam engineering, mechanics,
apot hecaries, and other civil branches.
A method is provided by which q sailor
may pass through one or the other OF
these classes, and then, IL under 80
years of age, be sent to school OF
instruction, where he is prepared for
examination for q commission in the
navy. Five commissions as ensign are to
be given annually In case there are vacan-
cies over and above those filed from
the naval academy. Three other commits
sions are to be granted annually to the
civil corps of the navy.
Another feature of Mr.. Meyers plan is
that it divides all naval ships into divis-
ions, the naval forces into battal-
ions, and then -apportions- the ships
and forces among six districts
into which the coasts OF the United States
are divided. The purpose of this Is to
give each vessel and each officer and sailor
a permanent home port.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

CHEESE CAKEs-Take two quarts OF new
milk, one tablespoonful liquid rennet; let
It stand until the curd forms cut the curd
across several times to make the whey Sc
parate, then strain off the whey; next beat
the curd carefully with spoon to make
It smooth; beat thoroughly six eggs,
whites and yolks together, and stir them
into the curd; also half a pound OF sugar
and two crackers pounded fine; melt half
. pound of butter and stir il in. Spice to
your taste, and, il you choose, add currants
or other fruit; make nice pastry with
which to line your patty-pans, then put
your curd in, about two thirds filling
them, bake them. MRS. EDWIN CLAPP.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

The popularity OF Crescent Park has
been demonstrated 80 Unexpectedly thus
early i'm the season that Manager Boyden
has found II necessary to open one of his
large psvilions tomorrow for the shore
dinner patrons, the botel accomnoda-
tions having been found inadequate dur
ing the past two sunoays. lie has
arranged an elaborate menu OF
different varieties OF fish, clans in every
conceivable style, with side dishes, com
prising the delicacies Of the season
and in fact all OF the sccompsni-
ments OF q substantial feast. The
Continsntsl steamers VIII make bourly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
WAS DRUCCED
When Marriage Took Place
Says an Aged Woman.
Bv The Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 19.-Mrs.
Catherine NJ. Shacklett, OF Alexandria,
Virginia, has begun proceedings to have
her marriage with j. koss Landers, OF
Chicago, which took place at the hotel
Hanover on April 20, last, declared null
and void. Landers was accused OF drug
her while she was under the
influence of the drug. Mrs. Shacklett
says the marriage was without her knowl-
edge or consent, against her wishes and
desires, and was procured by fraud and
coercion on the part Of Landers. She asks
that subpoena be issued against
Landers, commanding him to appear and
answer this complaint. The subpoena was
issued and is feturnable Sept. IL, 1894.
Mrs. Shacklett is IS years OF age and
Tandera a5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

WASHINGTON, May l9.-It is probable
that the senate COMMITTEES appointed to
investigate the charges of attempted
bribery of Senators Hunton and Kyle
and the alleged operations of the Sugar
trust TO influence legislation will begin
its sittings early next week. 1t Is prob
able the committee will hold open ses-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

trips TO the resort, and the electric car
service may also be utilized. Many OF
the devices for recreation and smuse-
mcnt will be put i'm operation and
with pleasant weather, the patronage
will undoubtedly test Mr.. Boyden's abili-
ties as caterer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

BRIDcEToN. N. j., May ia bed in
which Mrs. William Porch snd her IS.
months-old babe were lying vas o'yuck by
lightning aud both occupant, ~re prob
ably fatally burned. The l,'Ay's cheek
was torn open and its "sr'hing was
burned In holes. Mrs. Porch u terribly
burned about the breast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

The case OF Peter Sheldon Va. William
n. MATHS, was heard by Judge Stiness
today on a motion for an injunction.
Sheldon is an East Providence con-
tractor and builder and being In
need .f ass'-tance took In MATHS ss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
GOOD TROTTING STOCK.
Bu Tne Associatcd Press.

LEXINGTON, KY, May 19.-John T..
Madden left here yesterday for Gravesend
with his stable of ofthoroughbreds. Among
the cracks of the string Is the sensational
filly, Lolie Easton, who ran a dead heat
with Eugene Leigh's handspun ;also Lady
Drummer ch. l., TWO years old, by fremont,
dam Semple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

partner with experience instead OF capi-
tai or working materials. Considering
hat he had no money i'm the concern Mat
tis has had too much To say i'm the opinion
ot his senior partner, &c they went to law
about IL. Pending trial on outside
settlement John r. Conley, attorney
for plaintiff, was appointed receiver.
In making the appointment Judge Stiness
allowed that IL was an unusual one, but
neither side objected 80 Mr.. Conley will
figure in the case as two distinct persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
HE'LL HAVE PLENTY SOON.
Bu lhe AMoeiated Press.


HAvERHILL, May 19.-Frenk M. Burns,
hailing from Albany was in the police court
this morning for attemptingrobbery at the
Boston Il Maine Railroad station at Brad
ford on Friday. He was held in $1,000 to
appear at Superior Court, Lawrence,
October term. Burns says he is furni-
ture finisher out Of work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
A PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE SOUTH.
Bv The Associated Press.

MARSHALL, Tex, May ia move
ment is on foot to establish
in Texas Presbyterian college
which will rank with the leading
educational institutions Of the country.
1t is proposed to raise an endowment of
&, 100000, of which the people of
Presbyterian Church at large will
be asked to contribute the remainder.
The school will be known as the Texas
Presbyterian University and will be a
co-educational institution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
HIT BY LIGHTNING.
BIZ The Associated Press.

LOWELL. May 19.-Light this morn
ing struck the house of William Wolf
gang of Dracut, crushing in the roof,
breaking the windows and ripping off the
plaster. The family had a narrow escape.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
fifty BA|LED.
BIZ fhe Associated Pres.

PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-Michael Fitz-
gerald, the leader of the New England
Industrial Army, has secured bail and is
now on his way to ,oin his delegation.
today. George f. stephens, the single
tax advocate, is Fitzgerald's bondsman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19
TWO BIRDS WITH ONE REVOLVER.


BD The Hssocfdtod FFt"
LOWELL, May 19.--At the point OF .
revolver, Officer Lennon captured two
Bridges In Louis STAIRS store on Aiken
street early this morning. Both men are
known TO the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

Unccntestcd Petition for Divorce.
esa5. Martha Lockwood vs.. George
Lockwood on ground of continual drunk
esness, extreme cruelty and nen.supPor.
Decree nisi granted by Judge Tiiling hast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-19

Eczema il thoroughly eradicstcd by the
persistent use Of Ayers Ssrsspor''ls
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
THE TURNERBUND.
Sixteenth Biennial Convention Opened
in Denver Yesterday.

DENVER, Col. July 24.-The sixteenth
biennial convention of the North American
Turnerbund opened at East Turner Hall,
to-day with about four hundred delegates,
representing nearly every State in the
Union. The meeting was called to order
by President Henry Braun, who delivered
his address. He regretted he could not re-
port progress in membership. He ascribed
this to hard times. The strength of the
bund was jeopardized by international dis
sensions. Differences OF a personal char
acter threatened the harmony wnich had
existed for forty years. and more appeals
were made to the national board than ever
before. The convention organized by elect
ing Nj. c. Vollmer, of Cleveland, president
over Henry Vollmer, of Davenport, Ia, by
a vote OF 212 to 1871; Carl Roder vice presi-
dent and A. ]. Hartwig and Franz f.
Metchner. secretaries. Aside from the APP
pointment of committees, but little business
was done John Ullrich, of Milwaukee. who
was candidate for Mayor on the Popu-
list ticket last year, offered a resolution
censuring President Cleveland and Attor-
ney-general Olney for their actions during
the A. r. l.. strike, but it was tabled
without a vote communication from
ceived asking the society to meet in that
city in 1896. The invitation viii be conSid-
cred later. Ex-National Treasurer r. b.
Huechting asked the convention TO release
him from the payment OF $1,000 or the So
ciety's funds. which were on deposit in the
stitutfon foundered. The finance commit
tee will consider the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
MEDILL FOR SENATOR
CHICAGO TRIBUNE EDITOR MAY BE
NOMINATED AT SPRINGFIELD.
Congressman COnn's UItimatum Not
Reed Renominated in Maine.

SPRINGFIELD. H.. July 2i-There is
much uncertainty about to-morrow's nomi-
nations by the Republican State conven-
ton. The majority of the Cook county del
ecstes is firm in the belief that Henry
Wulff will be nominated for State Treasurer
on the first or second ballot, but there are
some members of the same delegation who
are opposed 10 him. His friends have. how
eve:. been working very hard among dele
gates from the southern part of the State,
and may have secured enough of them to
make Wulff's nomination sure. Mr.. Tracy's
boom was very pronounced during the
early part of the day. but less was heard
of it later.
An attempt has been made to show that
the American Protective Association is GO
inc TO be an important factor in the con-
vention. The opinion is increasing that no
nomination will be made for United States
Senator. Mr.. Mason is now urging that it
makes less difference TO him who is nomi-
mated than if the convention declines to
make a nomination and he declares that the
labor people of the State have kilograms of
ominous Importance, indicating how they
would regard a failure 10 nominate.
"A conference between a number of Re-
publican leaders was held to-day with Hon.
w. +. Mason. at which Mr. Mason agreed
to withdraw from his candidacy for the
United States sena torship in favor of Hon.
Joseph Medill, editor of the Chicago Trib-
une. Mr.. Medill is thus assured of the
nomination If he wants ii and a telegram
has been sent him asking him if he will
accept. DR.. I. y. Jameson, who was one
OF the party of Cook county men 70 whom
William E Mason made the proposition to
retire in favor OF Mr.. Medill. reported, this
afternoon, that Mr. Medill had absolutely
refused to allow his name TO be used.
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HILL SKINS G0RMAN.
Concluded from First Pngea

caucus, and Senator Villas and the Louis
lana Senator were on their feet several
times Senator German was one of the few
who did not speak. Senator Smiths speech
caused something of a sensation. lie said
that he knew of four Democratic Senators
who would vote against the bill If the prop
ositon of Mr.. Villas should prevail.
During the course of the debate Senator
Jones. replying TO an assertion that had
been made that the Senate was trying TO
cram its bill down the threats of the
taken place in conference on the amend
ments agreed on, the Senate conferees had
made more concessions than the House con-
ferees The House had agreed TO some
amendments, but the Senate had agreed 10
recede from more than the House. Senator
Jones also made statement about the
sugar schedule. The Louisiana Senators had
said that the change in the date when the
schedule would go into effect from the orig
inal Jones amendment TO the date when
the bill would go into effect was great
injustice to them, while the refining inter-
ests were not injured. Senator Jones said
he thought this was true. The refiners had
already purchased a sufficient quantity OF
raw sugar TO operate the reiineries for
long time to come, and IL would make no
difference to them now whether the sugar
schedule went into effect at once or on the
1st of January. Having purchased such
quantities of raw sugar abroad. they would
be independent of the Louisiana planters,
and could purchase from them their prod
uct OF this year at any price the trust
might name, and at the same time the
planters would be denied the bounty on the
have no benefit of the duty levied in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
EASY TO ROB A BANK.
William Melville Kept 1t Up for Thir-
teen Years Without Detection.

SAN FRANCISCO, July I.-William Mel
vile, the correspondence clerk of the Bank
of California. has made confession that
has astonisied the bank officials and
startled the community. Melville says dur
ing the pas thirteen years he has stolen
So, 900 of the banks funds. The bank peo-
pie at first refused to believe this story,
claiming their system of doing business WAS
so perfect that il would be impossible fo-
any shortage to remain long undiscovered.
About month ago Melville disappeared.
His canoe was found floating bottom up
near the Marion county shore, and it was
thought he had been drowned. Later. how
ever he was tracked to Stockton. His
bank becoming suspicious, discovered a
small shortage in his accounts detec-
tive was sent in pursuit of Melville,
and followed him over the mountains
by team into Nevada. The absconder
started east from Nevada by train, but
back to San Francisco. He arrived here
yesterday morning, and then made his con-
feSSion He had been in the bank for nine
teen years, and was one of its most trust
ed employees. He commenced stealing in q
small way thirteen years ago. His knowl-
he was able to shift the shortage from one
account to another without detection.
Finally the amount TO be transferred in
this way became so great that Melville
knew the end was near, and he made one
last cleanup of s., 700 and fled. Expensive
clothes and living beyond his means caused
his downfall. He is brother of Emily
Melville, well-known comic opera singer.
and was prominent here as society and
club man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
VIGILANT WINS AGAIN.
Her Third Victory in Twelve Races with
Wales's Britannia.

ROCKIES POINT, SOUTHAMPTON.
July 2.-The American yacht Vigilant won
to-day in her twelfth fifty-mile race with
the Prince OF Wales yacht Britannia The
advantage was with the winning boat from
the start The wind was fresher than has
prevailed during any OF the preceding
eleven contests between these boats, and at
the first mark boat a distance of five and
one-half miles. the Vigilant led by thirty
eight seconds. which had been increased to
two minutes and twenty nine seconds when
the first round was finished. in the first
gained twelve seconds. but completing the
round the Nigilant was three minutes and
nineteen seconds ahead. From this time
on the American boat gained steadily.
Beginning the harbor distance, from
Roche's Point TO the clubhouse, a short
distance up the river. she was six minutes
and forty-five seconds ahead In the last
part OF the race the Britannia pushed hard
for the lead and cut down the Vigilants
won by four minutes and thirty-two Sec
onds. without counting time allowance,
and by three minutes and twenty-five sec
onds IL the estimated time allowance which
she gives the Britannia IS deducted. The
score now stands nine to three in favor OF
IL transpired after the race that the Jaws
OF the Vigilant's gaff carried away when
between POorhead and Daunt's Rock on the
final round. The remainder of the race was
hnished with the gaff dashed TO the mast.
zl,5 starboard lacking was risky business
yacht club and the whole yachting world
here were greatly concerned when IL be-
came known that the Nigilant would prob
ably have 10 abandon tO-morrow's race.
protracted conference between Mr. Gould
and the regatta officials held. and il
was decided 10 transfer the work of repair
ing the spar TO the Passage Docks Com
pany. the officials OF which. in order not
10 spoil the sport, promised to keep its
workmen and fires going all night long TO
accomplish the necessary repairs.
Howard Gould said tonight; We feel
eSpecialiy proud OF winning to-day as We
only too well remember that when the
Britannia merely broke the pin of her
throat lock at Bangor she retired. while
we went on, despite a more serious mishap
and won"
Bouhres are lighted i'm the town tonight
in honor Of the victory of the American
boat George J. Gould was entertained this
evening by Admiral st. John.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
FIRST SIGN OF FIGHT
COREAN TROOPS OPEN FIRE on THE
JAPANESE SOLDIERS AT SEOUL.
japanese Cruiser Said to Have Sunk
Chinese Transport - Official
News at Washington.


SHANGHAI, July IA dispatch received
from Nagasaki on the southwest side of
the island of KiOo-Sioo, Japan, says that
detachment Of COrean troops. at the in
stigat ton of the Chinese residents, attacked
the japanese garrison and were defeated.
later telegram says that a Japanese
cruiser and a Chinese transport have been
engaged, and that the schooner sunk the
transport Nothing is known here of the
alleged private dispatch stating that the
Japanese have bombarded Corean ports.
The British consul has received a telegram
from the British charge d'affaires at Toxic,
stating that the Japanese have undertaken
TO regard Shanghai as outside of the sphere
of operations. The price of coal has risen
40 per cent. on account OF the large demand
made upon these supplies for use upon
board war ships and transports.
YOKOHAMA, Japan. July A-Coreans
and Chinese engaged i'm battle on the
18th inst with Tungsis rebels. and large
number were killed. 1t is reported that the
Corean King has been kidnapped by the
japanese. The Chinese consul at Nagasaki
has ordered all Chinese to leave their homes.
Eight Japanese and thr-e Chinese men-of
war and twenty thousand troops are at
Jenzen. Trouble is imminent at that place.
Cholera is increasing at fearful rate.
LONDON, July PA dispatch from Che
mulpo, Corea, says that the Corean gov
eminent, instigated by the Chineses resi-
DENTS has withdrawn its promises of re-
form already made to Japan. The guards
at the imperial palace at Seoul are as
Stunning the most hostile attitude toward
the Japanese troops in the capital A con-
fiict is momentarily expected. The Japan
csc legation here has received news of
the rurnored bombardment of Corean ports
by their government, and give the report
no credence whatever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
Mail Clerks TO he Reinstated.

WASHINGTON. July 24.-The House to-
day passed, by party vote, the bill for
the reinstatement of clerks dismissed from
the railway mail service between March 10
and May i, 1889. The vote was: Yeas no.
nays Sc. Bills were passed to issue patents
to the Presbyterian Board of Home Mis-
Sions for land in the Omaha Indian reserva-
ton for church purposes; to authorize the
Secretary OF the Interior to lease sites in
the Hot Springs South Dakota) reserva-
ton for cold water reservoirs: TO confirm
titles TO land where citizens made home
stead Of presumption desert land en-
tries on unsurveyed lands and afterwards
discovered them to be within railroad land
grants, and one permitting settlers on pub
lie lands to secure survey by depositing
the amount of probable expense with the
land office officials The bill providing for
examination and classification of lands in
the grants OF the Northern Pacific railroad
in Montana and Idaho with regard TO
mineral deposits passed after a running
debate, led by its author. Mr. Hartman.
of Montana. At O'Clock the House adj
iOurned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
SEND BACK THE ANARCHIST.
MOwbray, the British Proselyte, in HiL-
ing to Avoid Arrest.

NEW YORK, July pas soon as the
fact is established that Charles Wilfre
Mowbray the English PROSECUTING Anarch-
list who recently arrived here under an as
summed name. gained entrance to this
country Illegally. he will be apprehend5d
and sent back to Great Britain. The fact
that he has made a preliminary declara-
ton of his intent to become a citizen CT
the United States will be nothing to hi
advantage in such a case. The law under
which the immigration authorities will act
Is very explicit, and a previous conviction
involving moral turpitude constitutes a
legal bar 10 the admission of any immi-
grant. immigration Commissioner Senner
said to-day that ne had an inspector ar
work investigating the record of Mowbray
ard the circumstances of his fraudulentIy
passing inspection authorities at Ellis
island. The technical procedure in this
case will require a warrant TO be issued b.
the Secretary of the Treasury and served
by officer from the court of United
States commissioner. DR.. Senner said that
when sufficient testimony had been adduced
TO show that Mowbray had landed in viola
ton of the immigration laws he will at
once proceed to have him deported. Now
bray is practically in hiding. for he has
IL ,eliigsnce enough TO know that his
eV&sions of the restrictions of immigration
carries with il no exemption, and that he
is liable to arrest and deportation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
Hotel keener Drowned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, July 24.-The-
odore Beverman, proprietor of the Fern
Cliff Hotel, a summer resort fourteen miles
above this city, on the Indiana side, was
drowned at midnight last night by rolling
from the hurricane deck of the Shawnee.
a pleasure steamer. Mr. Beverman had
spent the day in this city purchasing pro-
visions for his hotel, and a. the time of the
accident, which occurred at CharleStown
landing, ten miles above here, he was on
board the boat with the provisions, bound
for the hotel. He was lying asleep on
bench when he rolled off and pulled the
bench after him, but it is supposed he was
struck in the head by 1t. In spite of the
fact that the employees of the boat know
the exact spot where the drowning took
place the life savers have been unable to
lind the body. Mr.. Beverman was both
prominent and popular He came to this
city from Germany six years ago. He car
ried $4,000 life insurance, and besides this
leaves a handsome estate.