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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
THE HOUSE FOOLS ITSELF.
Its Appropriation Bill Club
Is Stuffed After All.
SENATE CAN TAKE CARE OF IT.
The Belligerent Democrats Who Think
They Hold Key to Situation Are
Mistaken-House Clerks Doing a
Work OF Love.

The stern determination of the more
belligerent Democrats TO use the appro-
priation bill as q club to compel the
senate to meet In grand COM
mittee is doubtless based on the
belief that the measure must originate in
the house. AS usual, they are decidedly
"off' in their opinion, for there Is nothing
in the constitution statutes or
rules OF order which sustain
their position. The laws OF congress and
the house OF commons specify
that all matters of finance shall
originate In the lower branches,
but the most diligent search and scientific
juggiery OF national and home authorities
cannot yield any grains OF COM
fort to the revolutionists. The
senate has repeatedly passed bills appro,,
priating moneys for public and
private purposes in which the house
versa legislation has established numer-
GUS precedents. Hence the honorable SEN
ate can spike their guns, metaphorically
speaking, by passing the bill and COM
municating it to the lower house,
whereby the burden Of responsibility will
rest upon the majority. Another interest
ing factor in the controversy
will create some diversion in
the approval OF the records OF
the 'srump sessions" The supreme court
decision ste mpei them as illegit mate,
yet Clerks Cushings and Conley
have been wrestling with the the
elaborate details of those pro-
tracted post-mortem gatherings and
they don't banker to be victims OF that
trite old adage, "Love's Labor
Lost" The minority will stoutly oppose
any motion to endorse the record; !;
lively circus will ensue, the majority in
all probability will stand by the book,
and the jewel of consistency will cease
to glitter as 1t were. Then, again,
il Is likely that those malcontents who
want to test their lungs and transact bus
mess all the same, have some bills and
resolutions for the ameioration of the poor
workingman. The party of "the people" lis
naturally ambitious to provide them with
means to save them from want and star
vation, and would like to draw on the
state treasury for that beneficent
purpose. II they are sincere
and determined to succor the unfortu-
nate, 1t Is kindly suggested that they pass
the appropriation bill by which they can
divert substantial fund in that de-
serving direction. There are
no politics in the dispense
tion of charity, and IL the
suggestion is promptly acted upon,
it might mitigate some measure
the censure and ridicule
which their senseless course at the May
session and subsequent developments
have aroused even to the remotest sections
of the commonwealth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
TRAIN HELD UP.
Kansas City, st. Joe and Council
Bluffs Road the Suffe rer.
Express Car and Passengers Robbed
While the Train Waited for Outlaws
to Get Through.

BIZ The Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1S-Train No. 3, on
the Kansas City, st. Joe 81 Council Bluffs
railroad was held up at 2:30 this morning
by five masked men and the express car
was robbed. The hold up took place at
Rows branch, the scene OF the robbery
on Sept. 25, when two robbers were killed
and four captured. The train this morn
ing was stopped by red light and tor
pedo placed on the track. The engineer
and fireman were forced to go 10
the express car and demand admit
taDce in the usual way. Express
messenger G. Il. Baxter, was overpowered
and the contents OF the safe, which was
open, were swept into sack held by one
OF the robbers. Then the crew of the
train were ordered 10 march down
halfway the length Of the same and
told to stand there while the bandits
made their escape in dense growth OF
willow west of the road. il is not known
how much WIS secured by the robbers.
The train Immediately came back to ST.
Joseph and the officials were notified.
Sheriff Carson and large posse of depu-
ties are in hot pursuit OF the burglars.
The robbers seemed TO be in a great
hurry end fired several shots but no one
was injured. None of the passengers were
molesIed.
Three of the robbers forced the engi-
neer and firemen ahead of them and en-
tered the car which contained the express
messenger and baggageman.
They were ordered to hold up their
hands. A tall man with black mask
over his face, with q revolver in each hand
covered the men. The other two robbers
were busy with the packages in the safe.
How They Did IL.
When the safe had been emptied OF its
contents, the trainmen were compelled to
leave the car and the robbers followed
them. While the looting OF the express
car was going on, the remaining robbers
were on the east side of the track, occa-
sionally firing their revolvers to prevent
the passengers from interfering with their
work.
The occupants OF the coaches, when the
shooting began, hid their valuables, ex-
pecting that the coaches would be entered.
The postal clerks i'm the mail car barri-
caded the doors and crawled under the
mail sacks to be out of the way of stray
bullets.
No attempt was made to enter the mail
car. When the trainmen had been stood
up in line the robbers walked away
westward, going out Of sight in the
willows few feet from the right of the
track.
From the description OF the men, ii Is be-
the Eli fast train on the Hannibal x st.
Joseph week ago last night. A tall
leader and short man figured in the in
cident.
The amount of money taken was small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
AMENDMENTS DEFEATED.
Governor Rich of Michigan Makes an
Astounding Discovery.
By The Associated Press.

LANSING, Jan. 1S.-At midnight Gov
ernor Rich sent for the representative
of the Detroit Tribune and said he
deemed it his duty TO announce to the
public the result of an Investigation which
occurred last week, Friday, and which he
had just completed.
He said that he had discovered by cal
culation which had been proved correct
by four different persons, that the amend
ments OF the legislation of Michigan, in
creasing the salaries Of certain state Off
cials which had been declared carried by
the board of state canvassers was in fact
defeated by very decisive majority.
The state officials whose salaries were
affected by the amendment are the lieuten-
ant governor, governor, secretary OF state,
commissioner OF the land Office, superin-
tendent of public institution, state treas
ury and attorney general. The later are
not mentioned in the amendment, thus
leaving their salaries to be fixed by the
legislature, which was done, the treasur-
er's salary being increased from $1,000 to
$1,000, and the attorney general from $1,000,
as fixed by the legislational amendment of
1882 to $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
STATE HOUSE JOE.
He Is Working Hard to Get the
Senate in Order.
And Hopes to Get to Cleaning Up the
Handed and There Is Much Work.

The hoary- headed and industrious
ianitor OF the state house, Joseph Null
len, is not disturbed by the possibility of
a revolutionary war at the forthcoming
session. He is the head and
front of the Clan Gael association of
the state, and although he is
essentially man of peace yet his functions
as watchman of the capitol permit him to
carry self-cocking revolver and danger
Gus looking blackthorn club. Just at
present he is busily engaged in manipula-
ting the mop, broom and dust pan
in the senate chamber so that honorable
body may enter upon the business of the
session in the midst of clean and whole
some surroundings. Neatness and good
order reign supreme, and the GENIAL Joe, is
proud OF his job. The task of tackling
the house,chamber strikes him with hor-
ror and di,may for the accumulation Of
dirt and debris on the Wilton carpet and
the desks of the yeoman representatives rs
legacy OF the last session,
has reached startling proportions.
He could find employment for quite a
squad of able bodied poor, but IL the APP
preparation bill Is not going to be passed,
he figures that he will have to go 1t alone
IL his health is spared. He makes the
bold announcement that he is be-
holden to no party nor creed in the
execution of his duties, as the secretary
of state fills the bill. He breads an en-
counter with the Newport giant, Captain
Waters, but braced up by the conscious
ness of his rectitude and sharp-shooting
skill he will bid defiance to the
pugilistic champion of the "lost cause"
Joe intends to tackle that chamber
next week. He has consulted the
statutes and the calendar, and he
has figured that the house
won't get down to straight business
until the senate assemblies and conse-
quently there are plenty of ante-rooms in
things. Joe wasn't translated to
Newport, and he has only slight
conception of vexation OF spirit and gigan-
tic studies upon his powers OF self
restraint. However, he is girded for the
fray, and Is awaiting developments with
ill-concealed anxiety and nervous specu-
lation. And he is getting some valuable
pointers from the crafty secretary and
deputy who direct and control his career.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
THE CREW AFFLICTED.
Twenty Sailors on Ward Liner Down
With Smallpox.
Bu nm Awociated Press.

New YORK, Jan. 1S.-Messrs. James f..
Ward d Co., agents OF the New York and
Cuba mail steamship company, has
received telegram from Vera Cruz
stating that the smallpox cases on the
Seguranca, are confined entirely to 20 of
the crew. The Ward line steamship
Seguranca is IL quarantine OFF this
port, with % cases of smallpox on
board. She sailed from New York with a
full complement of passengers and is
held at Sacrificios island, 10 miles down
the coast.
Among the people on board are James
T.. Ward and Joseph o. Ward of the
Ward Steamship company of New
York and Aaron Vanderbilt, the mil
lionaire, who accompanies them. Several
leading Catholic clergymen of the
United States are on board. The party
includes the Rev. Fathers James Il. Quig-
ley, NJ. p. Connery, and j. MacNichols.
Another party well known in church
circles is composed of Bishop Fitz-
gerald OF New York, the Rev. j..
Thompson, Methodist missionary in
South America; the Rev. s. p. Carver and
wife, and DIR. q. Il. Mcdonald, all of
whom are en- route TO the General Mexi-
can Methodist Conference, which opens at
Orizaba today.
Other prominent people aboard are
Charles T.. Potter, William Andrews, Miss
May Andrews and Miss Anna X. Linn
berger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
LAST EDITION
BIG EXPRESS DEAL.
Tom PIatt Makes Successful Cap
ture in the West.
Drives the Adams Express Company
from the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul Road.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. IS. = The most
important express company deal of recent
years was consummated in Chicago yester-
day by ex-senator Platt, president of the
United States Express company and that
company will occupy the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul railroad and all it's
branches. This practically shuts out the
Adams Express company which has hith-
erto had the st. Paul from the Northwest.
The Adams Express company's Office here
will be closed. The agreement goes into
effect about March 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
A Brutnl Proceeding.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. 1s.-Paul
Grosman, Hungarian, who was chopping
wood on Fox island. was set upon by five
roughs who deliberately took a razor and
cut out bis vital parts. Grosman was dis
covered several hours after the act had
been committed and Is now in n critical
condition In the hospital here. His assail
ants have not been found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
SHE Is INNOCENT.
A Convicted Murdercss Declares She
Never Committed the Crime.

By the associated Press.
LANCASTER, Wis.,, Jan. 1S.-Rose +. Eel
derki, who Is now serving life sentence
for poisoning Miss Ella Mally her friend,
has asked for a pardon of Gov
ernor Peck. She declares that
she never committed the crime,
that she was convicted only because the
jury thought her guilty for the reason
that she did not take the stand herself.
She says she wanted to testify but her
lawyer would not allow her, saying there
was no possible chance OF her conviction.
The crime and trial caused great sensa-
tion in Wisconsin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
WANT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Other Papers that Have Applied and
Have Received It's Service.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 1s.-At a meeting OF the
executive COMMITTEES of the Northwestern
Associated Press in this city today the
following Wisconsin papers were admitted
to membership The State Journal and The
Democrat, Madison; the Northwestern
and the Times, Oshkosh, and The Chron-
icle at La Crosse.
The membership is TO date from Jan. 1,
1884,
one Of the most influential allies OF the
Associated Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
Mnx neutrality-suspicious..

Large audiences enjoying The fine perform
ance Of CONDEMNED to DEATH" az Lothrop's Opera
house this week, by the popular young star, Max
Freeman, and his excellent company. frankie st.
John, the new soubret, the Journal says, Dances
like fairy" She's the liveliest dancer seen
upon Lothrop's stage at all events.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
THE WEATHER.
BIZ The Associated Press.

BOSTON, Jan. d.
For New England
until Friday night:
Fair, followed by
light rain or snow
during the afternoon
or night; warmer,
generally fair, clear
ing Friday, colder
evening and night;
winds shifting to
South and West and
increasing in force.
The storm is GEN.
trail i'm the northern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
THE CREW ALL SAFE.
Good News Received from the Wrecked
Maggie II. Wells.
Bu tho Associated Pres,

BD Uo AtsOcidted Press.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. 1S.-A dispatch
from Halifax announces the fact that the
crew of the wrecked schooner Maggie T..
Wells was saved by schooner Magnolia of
Halifax and brought here.
1t was in the attempt to rescue this that
the Amsterdam lostlsix of her men. The
information was sent to Captain w. N.
Wells, the owner of the lost schooner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
The Fuse Went Out.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. ls-An attempt
was made 70 blow mp big four-story
brick building belonging to John w.
Holman. A fuse projected from the
foundation, and TO IL was attached a
dynamite bomb. A nitro-glycerine cap
connected IL with piece Of fuse four feet
long, which had been ignited, but had
gone out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
Attempted Murder at Fall River.
Bu The Associated, Pres

BY The Associated Press.
FALL RIVER, Jan. 1S.-At the Ferry
Lane evening school last evening,
Antonio Madiro,a Portuguese, aged 16,
stabbed Alphonso Francois, French
Cans dian, aged IS. Francois wound is
serious; Madiro is under arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18

raror IN the hands of bad man becomes
fearful weapon and menace 10 life and limb, but
handled by good barber IL II en- article Of great
Joy and peace. None but good BARRIERS can be
found al Charlie Paxksr's shop, % Eddy strse4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
Furniture Company Assigns.

By The Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Jan. Is. = The Royal
Furniture company has assigned with
assets of SS1 900 and liabilities of $50 1000.
The numerous slaughter sales Of furniture
and general depression of business are
given as the cause Of the failure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
WILL HOLD A FIGHT.
Duval Club Has Made Preparation
For Fight In the Woods.
BY The Associated Press.

By TIE Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 1S.-Despite
the evident preparation on the part of
the governor to bring the militia
here on the 2ith, the statement is
sued by the Duval Athletic club last
nigt to the effect that il could easily
convey 5000 persons TO place where a
fight might be witnessed in safety has re-
assured those who were beginning to
Wayer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
NEWS FROM THE FAR EAST.
Streets of Toxic are Stiil Unsafe for
Foreigners TO Travel.
BIZ Tho Associdicd Press.


LONDON, Jan. 1S.-A dispatch to The
Times from Yokohoma, dated January 8,
says that the government will resist all
anti-foreign bills.
The streets of Toxic are still unsafe for
foreigners.
The police have closed the headquarters
OF all the political and foreign societies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
ONLY SIN MILLIONS.
The Missing Stanford Securities Said to
Reach this Figure.
Bu The Associated Press

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1s.-The filing last
evening of an inventory and appraise-
ment Of the estate OF the late Leland
Stanford brings to light some further in
formation of the reported debt between
the Stanford and the Huntington inter-
ests in the Southern Pacific.
The estimated value of these missing
stocks is sc, 10000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18

lake region moving East; precipitation
light. Higher temperatures prevail I'm
the East, decidedly colder West.
Temperature OF the air in the shade from
o a. m. Jan. IL to Q a. m. Jan IS, 1894: high
est, 2S.5; lowest, 21.5; mean, 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
MILLER PERJURED HIMSELF.
The Meyer Case Recalled n Statement
of Prosecutions Perjury.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Dr. W. J. O'Sulli-
van and Charles w. Brooks, counsel for DIR.
Henry G. v. Meyer, who was recently tried
for the murder Of poisoning OF Gustave
Brandt, report that the principal witness
for the prosecution, Carl Miller, has con-
fessed that he had committed perjury
when on the stand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
THE MEYER MURDER.
Government Not Believed to Have Good
Case Against Prawda.
Bv The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 1S.-Augustus M.
Prawda, the alleged murderer o. Mrs.
Myer, pleaded not guilty today, and
Judge Bonney assigned Hon. George M.
Seiders and George ii. Allen as his coun-
sci. The government has not very good
case against Prawda.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18

Collection % Hymns, Nos. and 8. In one volume,
as used In the revival services.
TEACHERS BIBLES, POCKET BIBLES, FAM.
lily BIBLES, for sale by
ALBERT y. DAVIS, 400 Westminster street.
janls-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
Unemployed Not Allowed to Meet.
BIZ The Associated Press.

BERLIN, Jan. 1s.-A meeting of the un-
employed, which had been advertised to
take place near Frjedrichshain park, has
been abandoned and the organizer OF the
meeting has been arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
NINE. MAPLESON VERY ILL.
She is at the Everett House, New York,
in a Critical Condition.
Bv INC Associated PreSs.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The condition OF
Mrs. Laura Scbirmer-Mapleson, who is
lying dangerously i'll at the Everett house,
with muscular rheumatism and grip Is
not improved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
WILL POWERS SAY NAY9
Russia Makes n Request Of Greece and
Is Referred 10 the Powers.

By The Associated Press.
BERLIN, Jan. 1S.--The Cologne Gazette
confirms the report that the Russian goy-
ernment has applied to the government OF
Greece for the keys OF tho extensive naval
magazine on the island of Porosat, i'm the
Grccian Archipelago.
IL is also understood that the govern
ment Of Greece IL consulting with the
powers as TO what action 10 be taken in
the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
LET OFF WITH A FINE.

Ex-Prcmier Mercier's Son Pays for
Attempting to Blow mp Nelson Statue.
Bv the Associated Press
MONTREAL, Jan. 1s.-Today fine OF
s25 was imposed on Henry Mercier,
son OF ex-Premier Mercier OF Quebec,
Paul DeMartigny nephew Of the
manager of the Bank OF Hochelga, j. +.
Holland, brother OF well-known
lawyer, who pleaded guilty TO the charge
OF attempting to blow up the Nelson
last Novembers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18
BAD FIRE IN DRESDEN.
A Midnight Blaze That Destroyed
Business Section.
Bv The Assoctdtod Press.

BD Inc 1ssOctdtCd iTtS%
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. ia special TO
the Ohio State Journal from Zanesville,
says that Dresden, a town OF 10 hundred
inhabitants about ten miles north of that
city, was visited by destructive fire last
night, which started in the hardware
store OF o. ID. VanDenbark. The total
loss Is about $50, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18

Have you ever dined ., Fresmsn,. % weyboss.t
street. Why net1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-18

The 1000 loaves with which
THE News starts its bread
fund will be distributed at the
business office, No. 7 Wey-
bosset street, tomorrow.
(Friday) between the hours
of 9 and 10 a. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-22
FIRE AT POLAND SPRINGS.
The Large Livery Stable Burned
With Twenty five Horses.
Mansion House and Cottage Narrowly Escape
Loss. SIS 900; Partially Insured.

POLAND SPRINGS, Aug. PA $4,000
five, this evening, destroyed the large livery
stable connected with the houses here, and
it was only by the hardest kind Of work
that the Mansion house and Mr.. II. w.
Ricker's cottage were saved from the de-
vouring element The fire was first dis
covered at 8 O'Clock, by one Of the stable
men, in the hay loft, and while he was rous-
ing the men aslee p in the second story, the
60 tons of hay stored there was all ablaze.
With such rapidity did the flames spread
that it was impossible to save all the horses,
25 being burned. 1t was pitiful sight to
see the animals break their halters and then
fall just inside the threshold.
How the fire caught is mystery, the
only solution being that one of the stable
hands must have disobeyed orders and
smoked in the loft. The carriages were
saved but the harnesses, robes and furnish
ing of the rooms was total loss. A num-
Der of the hostlers who roomed in the
building lost all their clothing and other
personal effects.
The building was valued at $4,000,
which is covered by the insurance. The
loss on horses, etc., is estimated at $1,000,
and is about half covered by blanket in
surance. :...-.:-.->~ >@
Good work was done by the guests, to
whose endeavors the Mansion house owes
its salvation. Teams have been wired for
from the surrounding towns and conse-
quently little delay will be experienced in
transportation. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-22
ALlX THE WONDER.
Goes in 2.O5l-4 at Chicago, Lower.
ing Nancy Hanks 2.06 IA.
Believed That She will Go in 2 O3 or Better
:#s-: This Season.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-Alx created a SEN
sation at Washington park, today, by turn
ing the track in 2.05 IA in an attempt to
beat the record for the course, FOG IA,
made by Nancy Hanks in 1892. The con-
census of opinion among horsemen is that
the performance is the greatest ever accom-
plished by a trotter, as the track was fully
two seconds slow and the day hardly well
adapted for record smashing.
The weather was bright and clear, and a
chilly wind was blowing. although it died
away almost entirely before the mare was
brought out. The mare made the first
quarter in 81 1-2, half in l.03 IA, and
tnished out, see mipgly well within herself,
Mcdowell is certain that Allx will do 2 03
Or better before the season is over. ~
This special attraction brought out $500
people, the biggest crowd of the meeting so
far. Three regular events were not de
cided until after 6, on account of the long
delay in reaching verdict in the opening
race, the 80 trot. In it good deal of
crooked work was developed, which the
Judges will sift to the bottom.
Parse $500, 2 40 trot, Major Ewing,
b. s., by Strsthmore, won in seven heats
best time, 2 IL IA, by V!zant; winners
best, 2.20.
Purse $1,000, 2. pace, Fodal, b. s., by
Idol, won in three heats; Two Strike, sec
ond best time, 3 10 II.
Calumet stake, guaranteed $1,000, for
2.l5 trotters; Trevillion, b. s., by Young
Jim (Thayer), won in three heats; best
time, 2. IL IA. T. 49,