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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Highest of all in Leavcning poweacst u s. Govt Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
Mr.. BARNEY EXPLAINS.
He Says That Mrs. J. v. 0sterhout
Was Fairly Elected President.
And That The Business at the Special
Meeting Was Transacted in Legal
Manner.

Few subjects have resulted in as much
discussion as the report OF the recent
trouble among the members of the Provi-
dence Evangelical Young Women's Chris
tian Association. Various rumors have been
in circulation regarding the business that
is to be transacted at the meeting of the
board of managers that is to be held at
Association Hall this evening, and the
result will be awaited with interest by
every member OF the organization.
A News reporter called upon Mr.. Wal
ter III. Barney this morning and
obtained the first definite state
ment that has been given in de-
fence of Mrs. J.v. Osterhout. Mr. Barney,
who is one of the trustees of the associa-
tion stated that Mrs. .Osterhout invited him
almost six months ago TO ask his opinion
in regard to disputed point in the stand
ing of the board of managers. At that
time he discovered numerous flaws i'm
the constitution and bylaws
and the more recent and thorough inves-
tigation that he has made showed that the
affairs of the society were in such bad
condition that he advised Mrs. Ostei-
hout to call special meeting in
order that something might be done to
remedy the errors. When this was done
no one had any intention of visiting Miss
Billings. As the board OF managers had
no legal right to appoint Secretary
under the present constitution and bylaws
the society was simply 10 be called upon
to legalize the appointment to the office
Those who were present at the meeting,
however, and who were made
acquainted with the society's irregu-
larities in action and writing, decided to
place the matter In the hands Of a special
committee, and the president selected
three ladies to act in that position. All
of them had been greatly interested in the
society, and would work only for its best
interests.
In calling the special meeting Mrs.
Osterhout had acted strictly within her
province as president. She had a perfect
right to call the meeting and there
was nothing to compel her 70
mention the business that was to
be transacted i'm the call H. for
any reason, she did not care to do So
There was no provision in the common
law TO make this necessary and il was
only done in organizations where such
action was ordered by the constitution
and bylaws.
In regard to Mrs. Osterhout's election
Mr.. Barney said that she had received so
out of 102 votes. The votes had been
counted by the teIlers and even If the re-
suit was not publicly announced such a
course was not necessary. She had re-
ceived majority OF the votes cast and
there was mo question but that she had
been fairly elected.
Mr.. Barney said that he was very sorry
that the trouble had received so much
publicity, but he felt that the friends Of
the association would approveof Mrs. Os-
terhout's actions when they fully under
stood them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
THE LEGISLATURE.
Both Branches Met and Adjourned
This Forenoon.
A Prospect Of Very Lively Session
Tomorrow-What VIII B'rer Honey
Do ?-Speculation on Coming Events.

Two solitary Senators occupied the
chamber today at IL o'clock, Freeman OF
Lincoln and Whipple of Smithfield.
Governor Brown called them to order,
and they were promptly adjourned till III
o'clock tomorrow morning. Speaker
Owen presided over a dozen members OF
the House, Representative Wilson being
the only Republican present. OF course
Representative Parks of Richmond was
first on hand. On motion OF Representa-
tive Mulholland, an adjournment was
taken to IL o'clock Tuesday morning.
There is prospect of lively session to-
morrow. The House judiciary committee
will meet at 10 o'clock and Chairman
Henry will submit his fourteen page type
written document directed at the Govern
or's message. Those who have
had glance at it assert that
the major part of il is repro
duction of his constitutional grafton at
Newport, in which he attacks the Supreme
Court decision, and cites Coleridge of
England as the boss constitutional au-
thcrity of the universe. He is going TO
have tough job prevailing upon the law
yers TO swallow his incendiary doc
trine, because they practice before the
court, and the majority of them con-
slider that ID. Russell Brown is Governor
both de facto and de jure, SO to speak.
Then again the House has recognized
Governor Brown by sending two resolu-
tions TO him and the Senate to meet in
grand committee, so consistency would
suggest the usual course of receiving the
message and placing ii on file. The appro-
priation biiiif will be passed in the Senate
and communicated to the House, which
will probably refer it to the finance COM
mittee. Representative Greene will intro
duce his resolution providing for the
sitting of committees after the adjourn
ment should the Governor prorogue
the Legislature until after the
April election. The object of this meas
ure is TO keep the labor question before
the people so as to Offset the effect of the
refusal of the House to pass the appro-
priation bill. The number OF seceders
from the stalwarts is gradually increasing
and there is considerable quiet talk about
compromises among those who don't in
tend to be steered. They refused TO be
drawn into long -winded and profitless
debate, and want to get down TO solid
business and dispense with petty politics
such as Honey has inaugurated in his
committee over the clerkship. A little
variety might be introduced il only Cap
tain Jack Waters and his gang would ma
terialize. He would lead the insurgents
to the Senate chamber and compel lrecog-
milton of the revolutionists for the
purposes of grand committee business
Just at present there is no available Moses
TO lead the factional elements out OF the
wilderness of doubt and uncertainty in
which they are blindly and desperately
cropping. Meantime the Republicans
quietly look on confident in the right
eousness of theft cause and the certainty
of the ultimate decentralization OF the
enemy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
WILL REQUEST DELAY.
Rhode Island Business Mems Asso-
citation to Ask City Government
To Give the Citizens Chance to In
spect the Depot Plans and See
What They are Like.

The subcommittee of the Rhode Island
Business Mems Association met at head
quarters in Butler Exchange today TO
take action with reference to the plans for
the new Union railroad depot. Messrs.
Shepard, Sims, III. b. Aylesworth,
Howard, and II. {. Aylesworth,. secre-
tary, were present. IL was voted
that the committee appear before the
City Council tonight, and re-
quest delay in the approval of the plans
until the citizens were given an oppor-
tunity to inspect and examine them. One
OF the principal objections to the plans is
the introduction of fsubterraneous passage
ways in getting to the through tracks
and the separation OF the
train sheds from the main depot. 1t Is
claimed that great objection has been
raised in other cities to the underground
system, and the point is raised that IL the
ground plans ire accepted by the Council,
which involves the dark and tortuous
passages, no remedy is obtainable in the
future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
TODAY MAY DECIDE II.
Peixoto and the Rebels to
Have a Big Contest.
BOTH ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY.
The Defeat Of the Insurgents Pre-
dicted and Perhaps by This Hour
the War Is Practically at an End
Great Excitement Prevails.

lCoppfJIltcd 1891 bu The Associated Prcss.1
Rio DE JANEIRo, Feb. 4 Sunday even
ing) Unless present indications are false,
the fate of President Peixoto and Admiral
da Cana and his followers will be decided
tomorrow (Monday).
During Saturday night and Sunday the
insurgents steamed their ships into posi-
tions Of advantage, preparatory to making
thorough and decisive attack upon the
Government position, at Nictheroy espec-
tally.
1t is understood that this is the final and
desperate effort of the insurgents. 1t Is
expected that early tomorrow, the insur-
gent commander will have succeeded in
landing force which, covered by the fire
of the rebel vessels, will advance
upon the Government positions. The for
eign warships are closely watching the
operation. The general opinion ashore
seems TO bo that the insurgents will be
defeated and that the collapse OF the re-
bellion in this part OF the country at least
will Immediately follow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
Late Locals.

Arak Garobedian, an Armenian en-
ployed at the Brown and Sharpe Manu-
featuring Company, had his left hand en-
tangled in a piece of machinery at the
works this morning and sustained ter
rible laceration OF that member. He was
taken TO the hospital.
Mrs. Margie Smith, the house-keeper of
Mrs. Josephine Barnaby for many years,
became the mother of girl baby yester-
day, weighing so pounds, at the Barnaby
residence on Broadway.
The Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows will
meet i'm annual scseion in Odd Fellows
Hall, Weybosset street, at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
At $3.50 p. m. a man, giving the name OF
Edward Rupee, went TO Scott Smiths
house, at l35 George street, and stated
that he was an agent for n certain journal.
lie stole a visiting card from the
tray and proceeded TO John p. Campbells
house. 96 Waterman street, claiming that
he had been sent by MIR. Smith. No one
would subscribe for the publication.
At i0:s6 p. m. Isabella Trecn, 81 years OF
age, fell on the cross walk on Wcstmin-
ster street and dislocated her right hip.
She was taken TO othe hospital.
CLEMENT Lione, was arraigned in the
-SsistA District -couEtt this morning charged
with carrying concealed weapons and was
bound over in 200 surety to tho higher
court.
Albert A. Pierce brought suit against
Frazier Bros. in the District Court this
morning to recover s15.5s, money that he
claimed was due him. Frazier Bros. dis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

Annual Meeting of the Providence and
Worcester Road Held Today.


The annual meeting of the Providence
and Worcester Railroad Company
was held at the treasurer's Office.
iii Buffers Exchange. this morning.
The president, Moses b. |. Goddard, pre-
sided and the meeting was called to order
at IL: 80 O'Clock, large number OF the
stockholders being present. The records
OF the last meeting were read and
approved and John w. Danielson
and George f. Leete were appointed as a
committee to receive and count the ball
lots for members ofthe board OF directors.
More than IL 900 shares OF stock were re-
presented by the voters and after the bal
lots had been counted it was announced
that Moses Il. /. Goddard OF Warwick.
Joseph Il. Davis OF Boston, sMass.,
Jonas J. Clark OF Worcester,
Mass, John w. Danielson OF
Providence; q. Marston Within of
Wbitinsville, Mass; A. George Bullock
OF Worcester, Mass, and John Nicholas
Brown of Newport had been elected as
members OF the board Of directors.
NJ. /. Goddard and A. George Bullock.
the committee appointed to re-
wise the constitution and by-laws
of the corporation, then presented
their report. The only material
change suggested was In the date of the
annual meeting which will hereafter be
held on the second Wednesday i'm Decem-
Der instead OF in February. The report
was approved and Mr. Danielson was APP
pointed to apply to the Legislature for per
mission TO change the date for holding
the annual meeting.
The regular meeting was then Adjourned,
after which the directors met and elected
Moses Il. j. Goddard as president and
William A. Deete, secretary and treasurer
of the company for the ensuing year.
The reports OF the officers were also read
acted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

puted the claim, and after Judge Cook
had heard the testimony he gave verdict
for the plaintiff in the sum of $3.50.
The case OF Patrick Rogers VS.. Thomas
Common was dismissed in the District
Court this morning, the contestants not
being represented.
The Darlington Rural Improvement
association will give an entertainment and
social in the Town Hall tomorrow evening.
On Friday evening Senator Baker will re-
port on the drainage of land near Drown
vile, and Hon. Thomas w. BickneIl will
make an address on the subject sour Gem
eteries." An invitation has been extended
to the citizens Of the town to be present.
A horse attached to a sleigh owned by
John Boyle ran away on Harris avenue at
a. I'M. today. The horse was secured at
the city yard by the watchman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
DIED A PAUPER.
Tie was Once Millionaire but Rum
Caused His Downfall.


CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-Bert Ratherberger, a
penniless outcast, took poison yesterday
and died afterwards at the county hospi-
tai. The Rather bergers were
wealthy people, the father of the
dead man having been reputed one OF the
wealthiest men in the city and the mother,
now a well preserved woman OF 81 years of
age, lis one OF the wealthiest women on the
south side.
Robert Ratherberger himself was once
O millionaire with large business interests
in New York. He had a handsome wife
and bright son. An un-
uuenchable thirst for liquor, il is said,
led him TO neglect his wife and business
until the former secured divorce and the
latter went TO ruin.
"Forty-fi years ago the family, which
is of Jewish origin, occupied high social
position in Berlin,n said an acquaint-
ance of the dead man last night.
'They had much influence through
association with the Rothschilds, but the
father concluded to come to America to
increase his already large for
tune. When his son Robert became
of age he started wholesale tobacco
house In New York. His business brought
him immense returns. At the age of %
Robert went back to Berlin TO marry a
woman OF equal fortune, and great
beauty, who returned !, with him. He
associated with the upper class OF fast
young fellows in New York and in two
or three years was total wreck,
mentally and financially. His father in
Chicago supported him until he became
an intolerable burden, and then cast him
off three years ago. His wife, heart
broken, took her eryoung child and returned
to her parents in Berlin. Since then he
has gone lower and lower, and at last took
poison TO end his misery"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
STRUCK HIS WIFE
And Was Fined $40 and Costs for His
Act

John Williamson was arraigned in the
Sixth District Court this morning,
charged with an assault on his
wife, and pleading guilty, was
fined s20 and costs. Emma Williamson,
the victim OF the assault, has been en-
ployed i'm a Benefit street house as cook
for week or more past, and John, being
out of work, became imbued with the
idea that she should turn over her
wages TO him. She refused, and
yesterday the irate husband APP
peared at the house and calling for his
wife proceeded TO denounce her and or
dered her TO give him the money.
Hot words ensued, and finally William
son struck her violently with his fist. His
wife complained Immediately and Will
liamson has the pleasant prospect OF
spending II weeks In jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

atures prevail throughout the Eastern
lakes, Atlantic coast and Eastern Gulf
districts.
The coldest OF the morning Is Is below
at Mortified, VT, and the warmest Is CS
above at Key West, Fla. Freezing tenn
perature reaches Southward TO Southern
Georgia and tho temperature at New
Orleans is within four degrees OF the
freezing point.
Temperature OF the air i'm the shade
from n. m. Feb. 4 to q. m. Feb. 3, 1891:
highest, 81; lowest, 14.5i mean, 25.S,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

Baltimore, One of Its Strongholds,
Prefers Associated Press Report.
Bu thc Associated Press.

BD The associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 5.-The Sun and
The Morning Herald of this city Saturday
signed 9o-year contracts with The Asso-
ciated Press, and have given notice of the
discontinuance OF all relations with the
United Press. In view of this action all of
the English morning papers OF the city of
Baltimore, namely: The American, The
Sun, The Herald, together with The
Evening News in the afternoon, are all
now exclusively with The Associated
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
What Thanks of Congress Means.

BU Thc ASNbcIdttu FFcNN
WAsHINoToN, Feb. 5.-Admiral Ben
hams future may be much affected by the
recent incident in Rio harbor. The
thanks of Congress is an honor very
highly priced in military and naval
circles, as it carries with it a postpone
ment OF the time of an officers retire
ment. In the case of Admiral Benham he
will be retired in April next, but
should Congress give him a resolution
Of thanks, his period of nominally active
service would be extended ten years with
full pay. There are few in the naval SER
vice who enjoy the honor.
Rule "a, Of the House rules, provides that
among the few to be accorded the privi-
lege of admission to the floor are "Such
persons as have, by name, received the
thanks Of Congress-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
OUR washington WIRE.
important Era in the History
of the House Closed.
WHAT THANKS OF CONGRESS MEANS
Ii VIII Give Admiral Benham Ten
More Yerrs of Active Service II the
Resolution Passes Congress Other
Washington Gossip.
Rn Ihe Amnciatcd Prcss

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The decision Of
the Senate to finally vote tomorrow upon
the bill for the repeal OF
the federal election laws, means in
all probability that not many more days
will elapse before these laws will be wiped
from the statute book, as the bill has al
ready passed the House and there
is no likelihood of executive cpposi-
tion. The passage OF the bill will
mark the close of an important era in the
House history, as the laws which are to
be repealed were the outgrowth mainly OF
the war of the Rebellion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
A NEGRO'S BRUTAL CRIME.
But Little Wonder That Lynching is
Talked About I'm His Case.
BIZ The Associatcd Pycs

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5.-Frank Hall, a
negro, was brought here last night by the
sheriff of Broom county and lodged in
Jail. He was threatened with lynch
ing because Saturday night he went to
the home OF Mrs. Akers, who lives three
miles from Lebanon and pretending that
he was a cabman, who had brought some
relatives TO church, gained admittance to
the lady's house. The husband was alb
sent and Hall succeeded in outraging Mrs.
Akers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
EDEN STREET.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE, February g. 1894
The committee who were on the 7th day OF Sep
tembcr. 1898. appointed by the Board of Aldermen
10 lay out Eden street, from Broadway to Eiswald
have made their report accompanied by a map.
All persons interested are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Board, on THURSDAY, March is,
1894, at o'clock p. m II they shall cause, and
be heard for or against receiving said report.
BY order OF the Board OF Aldermen.
Witness: WILLIAM Il. CLARKE,
fehh-ai " City Clerk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

A. praciiced by Dr. VI. " simmons. ss3 wes,min.
ster street. Is skiilfui and thorough. Whether n
tooth j. to bc allied extracted, u set made
the patient has the assurance that the work will be
done absolutely without pain and with the use Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Feb. g.
Sa. m. Local fore
cast for New Eng
land until Tuesday
night Fair weather,
slightly colder to-
night in coast sec
tions, genera lily
warmer duripgTues-
day; winds shifting
to southerly.
Synopsis-Th h G
weather OF the coun-
try is fair, and sunny
In most sections.
NHI. I..a.... A -. -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
MOODY IN WASHINGTON.
The Great Evangellsf Will Hold Re-
vivaI Meetings Mith MIR. Sankcy.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Moody and
Sankey will begin series OF meetings i'm
this city on Wednesday. A chorus of
1900 voices has been in practice under the
direction of Mr.. Sankey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05

James Hoye, l5 years OF age, has been
missing from his home, 20 Palmer street,
since Jan. l5s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Too Late for Classification.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
ALTHEA STREET.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE. Feb. 3, 1894
. The committee who were. on the 18th day of
June, 1898, appointed by the Board OF Aldermen to
lay out Althea street. from Cranston street TO Dex-
ter street, have made their report accompanied by
a map.
All persons interested are hereby notified 10 ap-
pear before said Board on THURSDAY, March Is
1884, at O'Clock p. m, II they shall see cause and
be heard fer or against receiving said report.
BY order of the Board Of Aldermen.
Witness. WILLIAM T.. CLARKE.
feb5-3tw City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-05
The New Horsford's Baking Powder
l. Economical

because two tcaspoonsfuls will do better work
than three teaspoonsfnls of eny other Kind. Its
superior strength secomplishes wonderful results.
The Washington times., 1894-10-19
WORKING on CLEws GALORE.
Adams Express Officials May Turn I
Current of Suspiciou.

Adams Express Officials May Turn the
Current of Suspicion.
The Adams Express officials in this city
held numerous conferences last night behind
locked doors in the company's Office on Penn
sylvania avenue, and it was reported that
they had received important clews which will
cause several Pinkertons to take trip down
the Potomac to-day.
When Gueried by TIMES reporter last
night the officials were as mute as clans, and
would only say: "We are awaiting the out
come of Searcey's hearing at Cumberland"
Several of the Washington detectives are Of
the opinion that the plot to rob the express
car was eoncocted in Washington, and they
expect to have some important information
on that point before the end of this week.
Mr. Heidenheimer, the Avenue pawn
broker, told a TINES reporter that on Sep
tember q a rough-looking man, who gave
his name as Charles T. Arlington, and his oc-
cupation as an employer OF the Washington i
Georgetown Railroad Company. came to his
place and pawned for SIT a lady's gold watch
and a plain gold wedding ring. He was
about thirty-two years of age, needed shaw
ing badly, was quite talkative, aud stood
about five feet nine inches in height. He
said he needed money badly and wanted
more than S17 on the articles.
The railroad officials deny that there was
ever such an individual as Arlington in their
employ. On the same day, September q, the
alleged Arlington pawned a valuable gold
Masonic ring at Steinem's pawnshop under
the name of c. J. Seareey. Memphis, Tenn.
The Adams Express Company have the ring
and are investigating the matter. HeadqGar-
ters detectives are busily engaged in loo king
into both cases.