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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
IN CONGRESS.
The Seisniorage Bill, Hawaii and th'
Tariff Considered.

The seisniorage Bill. Hawaii and the
Tariff Considered.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-In the houss
Mr.. Bland had read a proposed amend.
ment to the pending seigniorage bill
authorizing the secretary of the treasury
to have coined under the act of July IA
1890, silver bullion to the amount of $751;
1856 and to issue certificates thereon to
be used in the payment of current ex
penses. The secretary Is also authorized
to issue certificates in excess of this
amount, but not to exceed the seignior'
age.
On motion of Mr.. Breckenridge the
house went into committee of the whols
to consider the urgency deficiency BILL
Mr.. Reed objected to its consideration
without general debate, and Mr.. Breckin-
ridge withdrew the bill.
Before the consideration morning hour
expired the District of Columbia com
mittee were given the remainder of the
day till O'Clock, when eulogies upon the
late Senator Stanford were delivered.
Various district bills were taken up and
passed.
Mr.. Gallinger presented in the senate
substitute for the Wilson tariff bill. II
declares that in view of the widespread
Industrial depression existing in our land,
bringing disaster TO the manufacturing
interests and loss OF employment and
suffering 10 the wageearning classes,
1t is unwise to make any changes in the
tariff law during the present administra.
tion.
Senator Gray took the floor on the Ha-
waiian resolution. THE question pre-
sented by that resolution" said he, "does
not involve n discussion of the general
policy of annexation. There is a higher
question involved, and that is question
of international morality. The president
has withdrawn the treaty of annexation,
and told us why he has withdrawn it.
lie needs no defense for Withdrawing
that treaty"
Pending Senator Gray's argument, the
senate at 4:05 went into executive session.
At 4;40 the doors were reopened and
message was received from the house an.
nouncing the death of Congressman
Houk OF Ohio. Senator Brice offered a
resolution Of regret and coincidence. The
senate then adjourned.
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SAFE Al COLON.


Navy Department Hears From Admiral
stanton Of the Kearsarge.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 18.--Secretary Her
bert received dispatch from Admiral
Stanton. 1t was very brief, and read as
follows:
Colon, Feb. 12.-Arived. Shall we
sail for New York on Cityof Para on 14th?
STANTON. -
Secretary Herbert sent the following
reply TO Admiral Stanton's message:
"Conpratulatiou, Proceed with crew
to New York by Para"
Secretary Herbert will not make any
decision as to what course he will pursue
In the matter of the wreck until he hears
Admiral Stanton's official report. The
naval regulations provides for an inves-
tigation in such cases. II is estimated
that the rescue OF the Kcarsarge's crew
will cost the government about 5000. The
City of Para had to be specially insured
for this trip, which was done on Friday
morning. The total cost was $3s2l 3s
which the government has agreed to pay.
The price to be paid for the use of the
steamer is $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
BATHS BIG BLAZE.
Her Great Iron Works Damaged to the
Extent of &11O,0OV.


BATH, Me-, Feb 13.-The Bath iron
works were almost totally destroyed
this morning The entire fire depart
ment was summoned within five min
utes of the first discovery of the
flames, and assistance was asked from
neghboring cities. The steamer Frank
Jones, lying at the wharf, with no steam,
was destroyed.
Within 10 minutes of the first discovery
of the fire the flames had spread to the ad-
joining buildings, and there was not the
slightest hope Of saving even vestige Of
this great industry, noted throughout the
United States
A heavy snowstorm which is raging
proved n blessing in preventing sparks
from igniting adjoining property.
The fire undoubtedly caught I'm the
moulding room. The burned building
contained all the machinery and appli-
ances for woodwork.
In the machine shop was probably the
finest shipbuilding machinery in New
England. embracing all the modern inn
provements. as well as the work COM
pleted and in process of completion. .<..-s
All of the buildings along the water
front are burned. The Office was not
burned, but was badly damaged. The
northern part of the works was saved,
but all in more or less damaged condi-
ton.
The buildings burned comprise the
greater portion of the works.
TressurerDHyde of the iron works es-
Inmates the loss thus far ut sl75,0O0. Mr..
Hyde says the firm will not rebuild here,
but will probably locate in New London,
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Late Afternoon nscssions-Reporsse Of Con.
mittees-Bills introduced.

Late Afternoon Sessions Reports OF Con.
mittees-Bills Introduced.
BosToS, Feb. 13.--There was q continued
hearing before the COMMITTEES on cities on
the question of esta blishing board OF po-
lice for Fall River, and generally for boards
for all citics Ex-Mayor Jackson OF Fall
River favored the proposition, and said
that the objections which had been raised
against appointment by the governor
were not serious.
The insurance committee gave hearing
on the bill for the establishment Of a state
fire marshal. Commissioner Merrill spoke
strongly in favor OF the measure. and Fire
Commissioner Flynn of Boston said that
he had not considered the matter
thoroughly, but it had undoubtedly some
good features.
A. n. Hoxie was before the fish and
game committee to prohibit the use Of
stationary devices for catching fish. He
said that more than 100, 900 men had been
seriously affected in their pursuits by the
weirs that dot the coast of Massachusetts,.
In the senate Mr.. Lawrence offered an
order, that when the senate adjourns
after Feb. IL, 1894, 10 adjourn to meet on
the following day at p. m, and that un-
I'll otherwise ordered that be the daily
hour of meeting, except on Fridays, when
the senate shall meet at Il p. m" On mo-
tion of Mr.. Milton the order went over.
Bills introduced Exempting from tax
alton legacies TO the children or issue OF a
deceased brother or sister; authorizing
the city of Boston to pay a sum OF fmoney,
balance of salary, to the widow OF ID.
H. Hammond, late probation ofdcer for
Suffolk county; to pay an allowance OF
$1,000 to the families of fremen killed or
injured fatally while in the performance
of duties.
The house after short debate and by a
unanimous vote placed on file the senate
resolution relative to O'Clock sessions;
thus showing itself decidedly against the
proposition.
Bills introduced To authorize street
railway companies to dispose of their sur
plus electric power: authorizing the cen
solidation of gas companies.
Reports Of committees: Towns-Leave
to withdraw on the petition of j. j. Mao
Cormack and others, prohibiting the
same person from holding more than one
town Office in towns Of more than 5000 in
habitants.
Agriculture--A bill providing for the
protection from flies and insects of horses
permanently injured by docking.
Labor--A bill providing that any person
or corporation coercing or compelling any
person to enter into an agreement not to
join or become or continue to remain a
member of any labor organization, as a
condition of such person securing employ
ment or continuing in the employment Of
any such person or corporation, shall be
punished by fine Of not more than 500.
Insurance-A bill providing that poll
cies of life insurance, payable to or for the
benefit of married women, shall inure to
their separate use and benefit.
The joint committee on judiciary re-
ported bill to abolish Fast day, and
making the 10Th Of April legal holiday
in the same manner as Thanksgiving and
other holidays
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LINCOLN,s BIRTHDAY
Celebrated by Clubs In Many Cities OF
tho Country.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 13.-The Lincoln
club celebrated the birthday OF Lincoln
by an annual banquet last night. Mayor
Baxter, Attorney General Llewellen
Powers. General Connor aud other prom
inent Republicans spoke
New YORK. Feb lS-The Republican
club of this city celebrated the s5th ami.
versary of the birth OF Abraham Lincoln.
The banquet was held at Delmonico's.
Over 25O persons were present. IL was
made the occasion of great jubilation and
the party leaders were eulogized TO a
great extent. One of the guests was Gov.
ernoT Greenhalge OF Massachusetts,.
Governor Greenhalge responded to the
toast. Republican New England" His
speech was devoted entirely To the ma.
tural resources of this country, and espe-
cially TO those of New England and to the
great work that had been done by the Re-
publican party In the past and what will
be done in the future.
Hon. John Dalzell of Pennsylvania re-
sponded to the toast, Protection"
JERSEY CITY. Feb Ex-senator George
+. Hoar favored the Lincoln association
of Jersey City by responding to the toast.
abraham Lincoln" at the associations :
Goth annual banquet in honor of Lincoln's
birthday. General Henry l.. Burnett
spoke of "Lincoln's Administration; Rev
William Lloyd of Lincoln and the Peo
Pile" and Hon. John A. Blair Of "The
State OF New Jersey"
BosToN, Feb. The birthday of Abra-
ham Lincoln was observed last evening
by the Middlesex club. at its regular an
nual Lincoln's day dinner at Young's
hotel. More than 900 members attended.
and among the speakers who eulogized
the martyred president were Lieutenant
Governor Wolcott. Congressman Cum
mings Of Iowa. General Swayne of New
York and Speaker Meyer of the Massa.
chusetts house of representatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
India's silver muua,e.

CALCUTTA Feb. la.=The- Indian Cur
repcy association has entered strong
protest. which has been addressed to the
government. in regard TO the dsorganiza-
ton OF trade in consequence of the change
in the silver policy The association rec
ommends the fixing Of minimum price
for council bills. the prohibition OF the
import of silver for private account and
that the sale of council bills be entrusted
TO an agent appointed by the Indian
finance m mister.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
READY TO START.
Paul Jones Charged . Penny n Head ia
Those Who "Inspccted" Him.

Paul Jones Charged . Penny a Head to
Those Who rnspected" Him.
BosToN, Feb. 1s.-"Panl Jones" began
his efforts to win the bet that he could
start out in the world perfectly bankrupt,
without clothing or shoes, and in year
from that date, after paying his way,
have 5000 TO his credit, Mt 3 o'clock yester-
day afternoon st the Press club. At that
hour he went into the chess room Of the
club and stripped himself; then he sent
word down 70 the committee that he was
ready for inspection.
When the COMMITTEES Of 20 reached the
door they found that an admission fee OF
l cent was required Of them. With the
money he received he spent y cents for a
paper and made himself an ingenious
girdle cloth OF the paper. With IL cents
he obtained enough manila paper and a
packet OF pins to make a paper suit,
which he Is wearing at the present time.
Up 20 midnight Mr.. Jones, after spending
G.l4, had s351 60 his credit. and he will
be ready to leave his present quarters to-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13

PORTLAND, Me-. Feb. l3.--Schooner On
ward. from Rockland for Boston. loaded
with lime, was between Boone island and
Cape Porpoise when the cargo caught
Gre. The fire gained on the crew. and the
matches were battened down and an at
tempt made TO smother the fire. The YES
pel was run on TO the flats here. where the
matches were more securely battened
down. The Onward will remain here un-
til the fire burns itself out The cargo
viii prove total loss, but the vessel Is
Oot much injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
One OF Uncle sans Shopping Bill.

WAsHIYGToN, Feb 13 The secretary OF
the treasury sent TO the senate, in answer
to resolution. a letter showing that the
value of textile fabrics purchased tor the
army. the navy. the Indian bureau and
the marine hospital service for the fiscal
year 1893 amounted to 81 ,s5i179.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
A Smallpox scare.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Feb. 13.-The dis
covery of the second case of smallpox in
the neighborhood of Bodwell street, where
the first victim is dying, has caused much
alarm. This time il is a boy named
Joseph Smith, 0 years old.o His house has
been Quarantined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Quite n scheme.

BANGOR, Me-, Feb. l3.-The Maine Hos
pital Ticket company has been organized
here with a capital stock of $4,000. The
object of the company is to issue tickets
ut $40 each, which guarantee to the hold
ers, in case of necessity, treatment at any
Maine hospital
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our Nnungrst Diplomat.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.--John Barrett OF
Oregon, who was appointed minister TO
Siam. yesterday, is - years old. and the
youngest man selected for the diplomatic
service by this administration. He is
native Of Vermont. and his father has
been prominent in Republican politics in
tAat s.t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Had n Narrow Escape.

Boston, Feb. 13-An alarm was rung in
from box 537, Jamaica Plain, last night,
for fire in the dwelling owned and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Eichorn. The
fire had reached such headway that the
family had only time to escape in their
nightclothes. The house and furniture
were completely destroyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Wealthy brewer Killed.

NEW YORK. Feb. l3.-William A. Miles,
the head of the firm of William A. Miles
& Co, brewers. was instantly killed by
falling from a window Of the brewery,
about so feet. to the yard below. lie was
k5 wears old and very wealthy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
RIotous Prisoners.

Boston. Feb. 49, = A slight outhresk
among the convictsof the state prison in
Charlestown occurred yesterday. Two
sewing machines aud two chairs were
thrswn out OF a window aud broken.
The outbreak, In which about " prison
srs so,k part. was quickly squelched by
Wardsn BridgeA -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Threatened 10 XIII Himself

LONDON, Feb. i3-A crank" named
Harry Carter was arrested yesterday.
Carter wrote that unless his demar ds
were granted by the queen 1t would be
either necessary TO send him TO Broad
moor asylum or he would take his life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13

MALONE. y, y Feb. ~. = A freight train
wrecked few miles west ot Cherubusco.
A'misplsced rail was the cause. Fifteen
cars were piled one upon another In an
almost iudescribsble mass The loss was
. serious one for tbs company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
In Need of Rest.

KANSAS CITY. Feb. lS-Congressman
Wilson is feeling much better. In fact
he L. feeling stronger than he did even be
fore he left Washington, but his physi-
clans have prescribed a rest for few days
as the best possible tonic for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Hoth Are Doing Welt.

BROOKLYN. Feb. l3-Father Mcdonald,
who assaulted Father Hill in ST. Paurs
church, il resting quietly in the hospital.
Father Hill is recovering from his ipju.
riss and the exsitsmsat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. l3.-Professor Al
bert Herbert of Maryland was found
dead In chair in the sitting room of the
Mount Vernon hotel He had been here
seeking Office for six months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13

WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.-Secretary La
mont. who is at McGrawville, N. Y, tele-
graphed the announcement of his fathers
death. The president and his fellow cab
met officers sent messages OF coincidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
Commons Reassembies.

LONDON, Feb. ls--The house Of com.
mons reassembled yesterday The at.
tendance was chiefly composed of Scotch
members MIR Gladstone aud Chancellor
OF the Exchequcr lIarcourt were loudly
cheered upon entering the house.
Astonishing cures Of blood disorders are elected
by The use VI Ayers ssrtspsrillA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-13
51O-BARBARA WAIST.
Sizes for IL and IA Years.

For very slender or undeveloped figures
this Is an excellent model as it Is Illus
trated; but by emitting the berthas and
ruffies on the sleeves the design becomes
simple full waist suitable for the most
practical uses. Two or even three mate
riais can be very effectively used in COM
bination for this waist, and il therefore
offers opportunity for combining two
half-worn dresses. The skirt illustrated
with the waist is made OF straight
breadths, therefore no pattern is necessary
for it,.
Half Of the waist pattern is given in IA
pieces, front, side gore, side form and
back OF lining; outer front and back
pieces, collar, two berthas, two pieces OF
sleeve and three caps. Gather the outer
front and back pieces at the bottom, for
ward and back of the hole in each respect
lively. Place the berthas to the row OF
holes around the shoulder. Gather the
sleeve and the caps at the top between
The holes.
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AaUsEMEsrs.
s.i,inl N.rt weane.d.y.

Next Wednesday evening. the FIRST night
OF the Salvlni engagement. will be de-
voted to Dumas immortal fiction. The
Three Guardsmen" and Thursday even
ing TO "Ruy Bias the masterpiece of
Victor Hugo. In which he has not APP
peared heretofore. The popularity of
.'The Three Guardsmenf is perhaps due
TO the presence OF the great number of
characters, each OF which has been fa-
miiiar for many years to the readers of
historic and romantic literature. Cardinal
Richelieu, Anne of Austria. the Duke of
Buckingham were ali directly connected
with the great events of the days in
which they actually lived, and the Three
Musqueteers. Porthos. Athos and Aramis.
in whom Dumas SO ably personited the
qualities of courage. loyalty and friend
ship, have peeu library oeities of
fiction ever since they were first intro
dGeed. But, of course. il is the fortunes
of the daring. reckless, joyous ID Artagnan.
who is the moving spirit OF the whole
theme. According TO our modern standard
D'Artagnan Is an impossible creation, but
SaIyini has endowed his portrayal with
such Incompatible naturaiism that one
unconsciously listens TO his taunts, bis
gallantry and bravado. and watches bis
adventures. his duels and his remarkable
escapades rs If he were a natural. living
individual. Salvini's methods are as OPP
posite to those of the Anglo-Saxon actor
as his repertoire is to the modern play.
lie appeals as an excellent tonic TO the
play goer who is not unnaturalIy bored at
the monotonous tameness and crude.
coarse, commonplace realism SO much q
part OF the drama nowadays.
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Mr.. aud Mrs. Kendall will make their
first appearance in this city next Friday
evening in their own clever comedy. "a
Scrap OF Paper" and they will close their
engagement Saturday evening with the
powerful life drama, "The Second Mrs.
Tanqueray Mrs. Kendall, in the social
life of England, holds position fully
warranted by her personal character. Her
domestic traits are as tine IS her theatri-
cal Three small bells which she wears
attached to n chain, each bell named
for one of her three children. illustrate
the force OF her home ties, for whenever
things go wrong on the stage and the
actress loses her temper the jingle OF those
bells, quickly moved. recalls the thoughts
of her home, and the womaA returns To
herself For that very reason sne wears
them, Mrs. Kendall has indirectly fur
nished an interesting "reminiscences re-
gardIng her love for her children. Ii came
out through her allusion TO the reason
why she refused, in later years, 10 play
the leading character in East Lynne.
The part was one which she Was
accustomed 20 play in the earlier stage of
her professional career IL was not until
after her marriage, however. and the loss
OF her first child that she learned fully 10
sympathiEs with the distracted mother of
the play. Less than a fortnight alter her
bereavement she had 10 appear in the
character before n crowded audience at
Hull. Everything, even the name of the
child. seemed TO remind her Of the loss.
and in the third act her emotion became
SO heartrending that she Was completely
overpowered by IL, and the curtain had to
be dropped before the end of the act The
effect upon the audience was electrical.
woman stood up in the pit aud cried: NO
morei No morei' Bat from thai day to
this Mrs Kendall has never been able 10
bring herself TO perform again IN East
LYNNE"
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preparatory to entering the dosE. or after

preparatory 10 entering the dock, or after
coming out.
There have been !. so piles driven. none
less than slx feet. which depth v as decided
oy the board n engineers sent out from
warrington City. Mes.rs. Assersin,
frandie aud Menocsi. and that condition
mas been fully complied With. The con-
crete used in the dock is com posed of one
part OF Portland cement. two parts of sand
and sonr parts Of gravel or rock.
Up 10 the present time there has been
Used ia the construction OF the dock 2.coo.-
90 feet Of transverse timber. 2. 90 cube
feet OF sandstone. 900 cubic feet OF gran
ite, 1000 barrels OF Portland X 3. 8 CO
ment, besides large quantity OF ii timber,
oak, concrete. steel and iron bolts. the ex-
act figures OF which could not be secured
The sandstone Is from Dog Fish point
quarry, the granite from Nelson island, g.
T.. the brick from Tacoma. the sand and
gravel on the property and the lumber
Rom Purdy. Barlow and Wright
new Office has recently been nut I'd
for the government engineers and
drsnghtsmen and Is q neat structure on
the bros OF the hill overlooking the works.
Here the plans are al made and the once
Is In charge Of r. c. Prindle. engineer in
charge. T. c. Holiyday Is assistant to Mr..
Prindie. and h. w. ID. Holbrook is
draughrsman- J. L. Blackwell - engineer
for the contractors and J. NJ. DUNCAN Is
superintendent Byron Barlow. the other
msmber of the hrrn. attends to the outside
matters
IL Ii now estimated that the dock will be
finished next August. nearly one year
ahead Of contract time.
The lock when finished will be the
largest In Anerics. two in Italy being the
only larger ones in the world. The Esqui-
malt dock 10 much smaller, being only 40
ieet long. All the docks now being built
are Of timber. though IL is not found dur
able. as the one &C Norfolk. Va, which was
built IN isSs, already shows decay in the
affairs. The older one at Norfolk and
those ut New York. Mare island and Is
quimait are of stone. When the dock
itself Is finished the government has sixty
days after IL 10 notified of the fact To
dredge on. the connection with the bay.
which will be 100 feet long and have q
minimum depth of six fathoms of water st
Its mouth.
The contract price was $5l5. 238. but Ii is
estimated that il will cost the government
SOL, 90 when completed.