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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
OUR FLEET IN THE ORIENT.
The Yorktown Arrived at YOkOhn mu
Today and Will Go to China.

~
Today and Will Go to China.
The United States naval fleet in the orient
was reinforced today by the arrival at
Yokohama of the gunboat Yorktown,
twenty days from Honolulu, where she
stoppedf or coal. She will remain at Yoko-
hama only long enough to take on coal
and fresh provisions, and will then continue
her cruise 10 the Chinese coast, reporting
first to Admiral Carpenter, commanding,
who is at Chefoo with the flagship Balti-
more. The Yorktown will probably be sent
to the assistance of the Monocacy at TIen
Tsin. Owing to her draught she Will prob
ably not be able to ascend the Pei-Ho river
to that point, in which event she will
anchor in the nearest available harbor.
The recent scare in regard to the safety
of the United States legation at Pekin has
almost entirely subsidized. Prompt steps
have been taken to afford protection to the
American residents of the Chinese capital
and reinforcements are held in readiness
for instant service in case of necessity.
This action has been taken simply as a
precautionary measure and almost without
any apprehension of serious trouble. The
report that Admiral Carpenter has been in
force of marines to the Monocacy is de-
MED at the Navy Department, although,
If true, it would indicate merely that the
men were needed to take the places of the
regular force withdrawn for other service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
WIDOWS WITH INCOMES.
Such Fortunate individuals VIII Not
Hereafter BE Granted Pensions.

Such Fortunate individuals Will Not
Hereafter BE Granted PensfOns.
The pension bureau will hereafter refuse
pensions to widows whose income from
other sources, added to the proceeds of
reasonable effort on their part, affords
them comfortable support. This policy is
provided for in a ruling of Assistant Sec
retary Reynolds, based on the June q,
$780," act. In his decision the assistant
secretary says: 1T was evidently the in
tentior of Congress to supplement the
widows means of support from her own
labor and all other sources by the pension,
only when such means were insufficient
for her comfortable support. Under or
dinary circumstances, without intending to
lay down an arbitrary and inhexible rule,
when widow is shown to have an income
considerably in excess Of the pension pro-
vided by the third section of the act from
sources independent of her daily labor, she
does not occupy pensionable status there
under"
Judge Reynolds has also held in the case
of James Keating of the fifteenth regi-
ment United States infantry, that where
a soldier died before final action by the
bureau of pensions. and his claim had been
subsequently rejected, the attorney of
record has no legal right to appeal from
such rejection without first obtaining from
the widow of the soldier a power Of at
torney to continue it's prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
A SLIM ATTENDANCE.
Mr.. Clark Speaks Against the Revenue
Cutter Bill.

Less than twenty-five members were
present when the House was called to or
der at noon today. In the morning hour
Mr.. Mallory Uem.), Florida, from the COM
mittee on interstate commerce. called up
the bill to promote the efficiency of the
revenue cutter service. The bill was con-
sidered several times at the last session
1t provides for the retirement of officers OF
the service incapacitated by reason of the
infirmities of age or physical or mental
disability.
Mr. Mallory, Mr.. English CN.J) and Mr..
Covert (N.Y) supported the bill, but IT was
antagonized by Mr.. Clark of Missouri who
delibera tely avowed his intention OF talking
II to death. Mr.. Clarks speech was a
characteristic one-humorous and audacious
to the point of sensationalism, and ii kept
the House in a confusion of laughter,
cheers and jeers.
The morning hour expired without ac-
tion and Mr.. Brown of Indiana gave notice
that on Thursday next he would call up the
contested election case of Williams agt.
Settle.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton of the railroad pooling DILL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
A NEW POLITICAL ORDER
Organization of the American Knights Of
Protection.
It's Objects Set Forth by It's National
President, Ex-Assistant Secretary
of the Interior Bussey.

Gen. Cyrus Bussey of this city. late as
sistant secretary of the interior under tfle
Harrison administration, who a has been
elected national president of the American
knights of Protection, gives the following
interview to the Associated Press relative
to this new political order, which has just
been Incorporated under the laws of Mary
land:
THE ORDER" said Gen. Bussey, ''is a nom
sectarian, non-secret, patriotic organization,
founded upon broad American principles,
and in order to make IL more cohesive and
permanent it's constitution and charter pro-
vide for a financial beneficial feature to its
members.
Its declaration of principles includes ad-
herence to the doctrine of protection OF
American interests industries and homes.
1t will seek, through its lodges it's litera-
ture, the courses OF educational discussions
cooperation of its members, to organize all
believers In Its creed throughout the United
States into permanent organization"
What 1t VIII Advocate.
1T will advocate and support the con-
tinuance CT a tariff, adjusted to the ncces-
stiles of protection to American interests"
continued Gen. Bussey, restriction upon
foreign immigration, so that neither pau
per labor nor its products shall come un-
taxed to cur country, purity of elections
through Intelligent exercise of franchise and
the prosecution of all fraudulent practices
defense of the integrity of the public chool
system, the study of the Constitution and
OF constitutional and American history. 1t
will seek in various ways to revive and ex-
tend the true spirit OF American patriot
ism, and finally, will provide a system of
practical financial benefits to the families
OF its members in case of sickness, acci-
dent or death. r.
General Orga N ixnt tiOn in PrOgress.
Assemblies or lodges are already being
organized throughout the several states
upon the fraternal order plan," said the
president of the new order, in conclusion
state jurisdictions will be organized, and
an annual congress of the order will repre-
sent all the membership and select officers
of the national cabinet. An uniformed rank
will shortly be organized and will partici-
pate In public demonstrations, in military
style OF equipment"
The Offices of the national secretary, Mr.
Charles l.. Wilson, are the Fidelity build
ing in Baltimore, from which point the
Col. VIM. T. Henderson, the national or
ganizer. is travelling throughout the coun-
try instituting local branches Of the order.
Hon. John b. Robinson. member of Con-
gress from Media, Pa, and late president
Of the Republican League of Clubs is q
member of the national cabinet and Is
general counsel of the order.
A number of prominent public men of
national reputation are Interested and were
among the original movers in organizing
this association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS.
The Question Discussed by the Re-
publican Congregational Committee.

The republican national congressional
committee met today for the purpose of
reviewing the campaign and considering
the question of permanent headquarters in
Washington. About two-thirds of all the
members were present, and the session
lasted fer two hours. 1t is understood that
reports of the finances Of the committee
were made, showing the committee to be
in good condition in that respect. The
question of a permanent Washington Of
fee was not decided definitely. The opin-
ion o. those who were present was found
to he generally favorable, and it is believed
that it will be affirma lively settled at the
meeting of the committee to be held next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
The First Bill Approved.

The first law enacted by Congress at its
present session is the act granting the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Ver-
ron Electric Railway Company right Of
way through the lower and eastern por-
ton of the Arlington reservation. The act
also provides that the tracks OF this COM
pany may BIZ freely used for the passage
of cars of the Falls Church and Potomac
Railway Company. 1t was approved by
the President this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
GRIM DETERMINATION.
Despite the Rain Ten Men at City
Post Office.


Post Office.
1t is unfortunate that the tenth week
of The Stars scrutiny of the post office
work should end with a rainy day, but
with that fierce determination and ener-
getic spirit that characterize the work the
contractors have put ten men on the site
this morning, and SO save the averages
from total destruction. This is most en-
couraging sign of the times. The average
for the present week is Al 1-6 men per day.
made up in this way: Monday, AS; Tues
day, A; Wednesday. 40; Thursday. AZ; FRI
day, 50; Saturday, 10. total for the week
of DAT, or little more than half as many
men in one week as work on the library
building lin one day.. ..-, .T4- a,1 -ro,-
The general average for the ten weeks
closing today Is Al and a very small frac-
ton. 1t comes thus: First week, 80 1-6;
second, 36 1-2; third 43 1-3; fourth, 50 1-3;
fifth, "a 5-6; sixth, AZ %; eighth, 81 3-6;
ninth, 40 3-5, and tenth, Al 1-6; total of
the averages for the entire period Of 40
%. -~'-- --.---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
A Big Associated Press SCOOP

The announcement of the death Of Count
Ferdinand de Lesseps was published in all
the regular editions of the afternoon news
papers of the Associated Press throughout
the country yesterday, and was exclusive
in those papers, no other press service re-
ceivng or handling the news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
Competitive Examinations.

The President has approved the recent
recommendation CT Secretary Hoke Smith
providing for the withdrawal of about 13O
scientific and technical positions from the
list of those in the geological survey ex-
cepted from the requirement of civil serv-
ice examinations. These places will here
after be subject to competitive examina-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
Received by the President.

The President accorded a special recep-
tion to a large party of school children
from Lynchburg, Va, at the White House
at noon today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
Treasury Receipts.

National bank notes received for redemp-
ton today, s255, ,439. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s46I,Sll; customs,
S43S 3O2; miscellaneous, Sl5,U23.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
Acting Secretary SchOfcld.

Gen. Schofield Is acting as Secretary of
War today in the temporary absence of
Secretary Lamont and Assistant Secretary
Doe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-08
The Cruiser Detroit.

The cruiser Detroit, carrying the Vatican
Columbian exhibits, sailed from Gibraltar
yesterday for Naples.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08
A PRIEST HONORED.
Rev. Father Mahoney Of Central Falls Gets
the Woonsocket Appointment.

The appointment of Rev. George L.
Mahonsy OF Central Falls to the past crate
of St. Charles Church, Woonsocket, sue
ceeding the late Very Rev. NJ. McCabe,
was announced by Bishop Harkins AT
late hour yesterday afternoon.
Rev. Father Mshoney is the pastor OF
the Church OF Our Lady OF the Sacred
Heart and one of the best known clergy
men in the Providence diocese.
He was born juno 26, 1851, in 1t. Joseph's
parish, Providence, and was the Oldest OF
ten children.
lie was ordained to the priesthood on
his birt hday, June 26, 1875, by the late
Bishop Hendricken in the old Cathedral.
Since his ordination he has been as
sistant at the Church OF the Precious
Blood, Woonsockei; St. Mary's, Olney-
Vile; Sacred Heart, Taunton, and 81.
Mary's, Fall River. During the absence
OF Father Sprayt he took charge OF the
French parish, Centreville. He was APP
pointed pastor at Central Falls In June,
1880.
In many ways he has demonstrated his
remarkable executive and administrative
ability,
While his removal Is greatly regretted
by the parishioners to whom he has be-
come endeared, they join In wishing him
unbounded success in larger field OF
labor.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral affords relief in
pneumOnia brOn chitis and con SUMPTION.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
ro,rrop's Grand Opera House.

.Tne wido' 'arn still entertains large au-
dienees at 10th ops Opera House. Harry
La Msrras the w., der is a very amusing
old critter. He talks dkea patent wind
mill and his mannerism. are true TO ne
In the first act the scene II the country
kitchen is very realistic, one Gun
almost imagine that he has been croppeu
down into a New England farm houso'
The specialties OF Fred and Alice 'F'h
are productive OF encore after en-, orc
"The Widder" is certainly laugh -
cyclone as 1t IL termed OH the bill.
Last night Fred Warren made big hit
and kept apace with the great chameleon
craze by wearing huge artificial alligator
chained across his breast which nearly hid
his broad expanse OF front.
Providence Opera House.
"a Temperance Town." Hoyt's best
play will begin IN engagement of three
nights and Saturday matinee, tbis even
ing With the original company. Thls ~
the second time this season the play hoe
been presented in Providence, bot ;le
production is so irrestibA attractive "lta
blending OF pathos humor ana trutoiu,
ness, that It VIII undoubtedly pT's, a.
strong a drawing card as previously.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08
PREACHER ARRESTED
Because He Wouldn't Allow a
Public Supper.
Police Officers Called and Compelled 10
Garry Him TO Jail.

CALAIS, Ne. Feb. s.-The1s vas gseas
excitement in Methodist easoiss lass
night ever the arrest of Rev. Mr.. ra1lsk.
1t appears that Fuller II q stsonG ~
lever In old Methodist dsctEins a ~
feet holiness and has steadily pyssshsd "a
It. He contends that no pesson VINO h .
church member can belong p sny ssseeb
society. He also objected to ehureh mp
pers and festivals, on the ground 40
they were not moral or religious, sn@
could not be supported by ssripturA svS
dence as a means Of carrying ca church
work.
He was notified that the Ladies' Aid ~
ciety would occupy the vestry last even
ing for public supper. Rev. Mr.. Fuller
notified the janitor not to open the vsstSy
for the supper. The trustees were notl
fled and put In an appearance, ana the
minister attempted to prevent tie tYus-
tees from entering the building, but -
lice officers were called in and carried
Fuller Off to Jail.
Last August the trustees asked him -
resign, but he contended that having bsan
appointed to the Calais circuit bS shs
East Maine conference, and having ~
sumed charge Of a church, be proposed -
stand by the appointment of the confss-
ence.
Rev. Mr.. Fuller was afterward ad-
mitted to bail and removed to his home.
One of the trustees claims that the rev.
erend gentleman is insane.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08
COMMON COUNCIL.

An adjourned meeting OF tie Common
Council was held last evenin L, President
Pierce in the chair and all I he members
present.
Joint resolution presented by the Com
mittee on City Property in re- Iard to lay
Ing out streets on Smithffeld venue by re-
moving gravel in order To m axe way Io
streets in the future was passe d.
Mr.. Delany of the Committee ON
Finance presented joint resolution can
ceiling the bonds of the Pawtucket Street
Railway Company in regard to the con-
struction of tracks on Central avenue;
passed.
Mr.. Arnold OF the Committee on High
ways and Bridges presented report on the
matter of establishing Board OF Public
Works requesting indefinite postponement
OF the old ordinance and presenting sub
stitute ordinance establishing a board To
consist of one person and fixing the sal
ary at 5000 per annum and term OF office
at three years.
II also provides for an assistant at
81 800 per annum, and both commits
sioner and assistant may be removed by
the Board oil Aldermen at any time for
cause.
The commissioner will take charge of
the highways, sewer department and
water works and the City Engineer be-
comes a subordinate officer of the Board
OF Public Works.
Mr.. Delany moved the passage Of the
| ordinance.
Mr.. O'Brien asked for an explanation
| as to certain clauses that were In the first
| ordinance and were left out of the second
one.
! One clause was that I'm regard to not
placing the Inspector OF Plumbing under
the Board OF Public Works. MIR. Arnold
| said that the Inspector of Plumbing was
an adjunct To the Health Department.
| Mr.. O'Brien said he was also an adjunct
OF the Sewer Department and II would be
a great saving to the city to have that Of
flee abolished. He also objected TO the
| abolishing OF clauses and 8 which pre-
vents anyone from digging up a street for
sewer connections or anything else with
out consent OF the Board OF Public Works.
He moved the ordinance be recommitted
and the clauses he spoke of reinserted.
The motion was lost on roll-call vote of
II TOD.
Mr.. O'Brien said that the salary list was
fixed at q, 500 and thats'the officers that
were thrown out by the ordinance only
get salaries amounting to 5000. He
thought the policy OF the oity was econ
omy, but that did not LOOK like it.
IL might be small saving OF clerk hire
and Office rent, but not great deal. He
moved that the salary Of the commission
er be made s2,500 instead OF $1,000 and
that Of his assistant at $1,000 instead of
fi 500. The amendment was lost and the
ordinance passed.
A communication from His Honor the
Mayor stating that a mem her OF ieorpe H.
Webb's family received an electrical
shock, Jan. 26th, while attempting to use
telephone. lie ordered w. j. Daggett,
superintendent OF wires, to investigate
the matter and the latter found 1t was
caused by the wire becoming crossed with
q trolley wire. He also reported that on
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08
ANOTHER SHAKE-UP.
More Moves on the Police
Checker Board.
Mayor Maps Out plan Which May Be Un.
popular.

Within few short days there will be
another shake-up among the police force
OF this city, probably greater than any
that has taken place heretofore this wear
OF our Tiepke, 1894. The city is now
divided into twenty beats that are covered
day and night by forty officers. IL is re-
ported, and on very good authority, that
two night beats are TO be abolished and
those are the beats OF Officers Callahan
and James Smith. In their place three
new day beats are to be created, namely,
one at Fairlawn, one at Darlington and
one on Bean Hill. There are four officers
for these beats, James Smith, George
Sweet, James Callahan aud Alexander
Black. Officer William Rockford is also
spoken of favorably tor a Gay beat, but it
Is said his chances are slim. This change
may be proper and necessary, but there !
are people who think we have not got too
many night officers aud more think we
need more officers for such a change.
That shift Is coming is certain fact
for the whole matter has been mapped
out and only the order is necessary to
cause the chahge.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08

he 26tb a dead wire from the Spencer
building 10 the Paper Mill building broke
and crossed a trolley wire causing trouble.
He recon nended guard wires and the
removal OF certain "dead" wires OF the
Pawtucket District Messenger Company.
Joint resolution providing for the same
was concurred in.
Mr. Delany presented an ordinance
amending section /, chapter ii OF the or
dinances, in regard TO the assessment and
collection OF taxes, providing that the
Board of Assessors shall organize March
lst by electing a chairman and shall elect
a clerk to be known as held clerk, not
to be member OF the Board
who shall keep record OF all taxable
property and providing for meeting OF
be Board once week. The ordinance
wa = referred to the committee on ordin-
sncas with power to I'LL blanks, with the
,mou,,t OF salaries. Ordinance In re-
GARD IN the abatement OF taxes by the
Roard a, Aldermen was read and MIR.
O'Brien safe the change IN section was
too radical a n would work hardship lie
referred To the ,7oard venting its soleen on
Ed. Darling in 'dS by raising the valuation
ot his nroperty 20, per cent, although he
had sold quite a large portion OF his prop
ertv in 1872. IL the ordinance passed he and
others in the same position would have no
redress. He knew of Others whom the
Board refused to Assess In order TO pre-
vent them from voting. A motion TO lay
on the table was lost and the ordinance
concurred In.
All business requiring concurrent sc-
| tion was sent to- the Board.
Ordinance in amendment OF chapter 80
| OF the ordinances OF the Pubic Healt b
providing tor a police surgeon, health OF
| ficer and city physician fixing the salary
at Fl, 900 was concurred In.
/ Ordinance in regard to the care or the
bo,sal lot OF Simon w. Dexter, accepting
200 In trust for the same, was concurred
! In.
Joint resolution providing for the pay
msnt OF the bills of Wilmarth & McKilloE
an James l.. Bryant was concurred in
Mr.. O'Brien presented Joint resolution
| providing for the adjustment OF al
telephones in the residences OF city OH
n ers. IL was referred to the COMMITTEES on
C.ty Property. A. f. Davis presented
io,'nt resolution ordering the Committe'
ON Finance to inquire into the matter
ssls ries of city officers and 1t was Passe
Mr.. Arnold prose pted an ordinance pr
yidine that the CITY clerk shall heresftei
oe paid a salary and "sye an rn" r.
both tp be elected by The NY W O.,
was reaerred to the Comm w -"
nances. Adjourned.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-08

Father Beland has been pastor Of ST.
James Church Of ManvillG 'r the past
two years aud was formerly located in
Fall Rivor. He was or dained,i. me Cothe-
dral at Three Rivers, Conn, in iaal.
Interesi ing Item.
There was no session OF the Probate
Court yesterday afternoon.
Rev. William B. Meennn Of Natick was
visiting in town this afternoon.
There was a large attendance at the
Lenten service at the Sacred Heart Church
last evening.
Daniel Lawton, carpenter and builder,
made an assignment this morning to
Samuel w. X. Allen.
The regular meeting OF the Veteran
Firemen's Association was held last even
ing. After the routine business was
transacted delicious chowder was served
The following marriage intentions have
been recorded Josepb,Ashley and Matilda
harotte, John Billngton and Ell,n
Daley, Ernest Il Rswiey and Lizzie Black
Edward Ainsworth has severed MS con
Nvciion with the Ferwoll Worgted Co.
iIe bad been an oversecr in the mill ever
since IL was started in 1871, and f. tho last
ono n, ,'bs overseprs thar remained under
the new Management.
At,ne re. tdence OF Charles ID. Wood on
Cross street II. ~ evening a cake ann apron
sale was held. zoe proceeds OF the aiillr,
which was 9onduu I'd ~ Misses caroline
". Mood and Nellie :" Weuhorhona, VIII
pu voted 20 charity u l1e town i'nt
nag Jnc evening an exec e"t"i'Ih'
."a.. w1s given.